This is a question for the ladies only

[MrsParris]

This may seem like a dumb question, but, I am paranoid that it is going to be my time of the month on my surgery date. I have only had a C-section and a Tubal Ligation so I don't have much experience in surgeries. Are tampons allowed when you go into surgery?

[CottonwoodAZ]

I Believe they are and surgery takes about 15 min and they have you walking in the next 1/2 hour so you should be good to go. Bathroom is right there.

[HopefulFuture]

I had surgery once for endometriosis and they only allowed pads. There was a post I read were the nurse gave the woman who was in her cycle a pill to help with the cramps..

[Kittycat]

From what I understand you are given paper panties at the OCC and would have to wear a pad. No tampons.

Good Luck!!!

[MrsParris]

Thanks for the replies. Pads just seem so yucky!!!!!! Now I get to worry that I will leak all over the table.

[Kittycat]

Don't worry your bodily functions slow down during surgery and I am sure as doctors they've seen it all, don't worry!!

Enjoy this exciting time in your life!!! Best of Luck!!

[Iluvmyboyz]

Hello, I was also worried about the whole thing because it was my wonderful time of month during surgery. They actually did give me the paper thong and a pad to go with it. It was lovely but not the end of the world. I heard them tell the girl next to me, "no tampons." They also said that it is good to know beforehand that it is your time because they give you extra anti-nausea medications in your i.v. For some reason that time of the month seems to make you more likely to get nauseated. So, look on the bright side...You get more drugs:-) LOL Does that make you feel any better??? I sure hope so. You will find when its over, it happens so fast that it is all just a blurr anyways. A paper thong and yucky pad are a small sacrifice for the great step you are taking in your life. GOOD LUCK!!!!! Natalie

[MrsParris]

You guys are the best! Thanks for the replies.