Guest guest Posted June 22, 2005 Report Share Posted June 22, 2005 Acutally, I don't remember being asked for a urine sample... Maybe i've just forgotten. Only suggestion I have, if you do have to provide one, is to be sure you've had plenty of liquids before you go. As for the matter of a period: you can use birth control pills to regulate your period. It's not unusual to do so, and in some cases they are prescribed to help with irregular cycles. Ask either your surgeon or your gynecologist about this. (Believe me, you can't ask either one a question he or she hasn't had before! But do start dealing with this asap. It's not something you can handle at the last minute, I think - but don't know. Your docs will.) Cammie > For those of you who have had upper/lower surgery and can offer some > words of advice: > 1. The pre-op lab testing. I know part of it involves a urinalysis. I > got so nervous when I went to a lab before (plus I had gone to the > bathroom before I left my house) that I couldn't go and I had to take > the tube home and fill it there. Pretty embarrassing. Any advice on how > to make this easier? It seems like it would be an easier thing for men > to do, but for me (a woman) it was really awkward and difficult. > 2. How would it be best to schedule my surgery around that which > inevitably comes every month (my period)? I have difficult periods as > it is, and I'm hoping surgery won't worsen the experience. > Any thoughts? > ~Joanne Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 22, 2005 Report Share Posted June 22, 2005 Hi, i'm not sure where you are from (usa as a guess) but here in the uk some doctors can prescribe tablets that stop your monthly visits (periods) for about 2-3 weeks, which is ideal for holidays or in your case hopstial stays, but you'll have to speak to your own doctor for more infomation on it,hope this information helps! luv sarah Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 22, 2005 Report Share Posted June 22, 2005 Hi Cammie, I guess it would be a good idea to ask the OS if the urinalysis will be part of the pre-op testing. I've recently gotten off birth control pills because I was getting ovarian cysts so don't know about those. Then there are the pills that can delay a period several weeks. I know I wouldn't be able to take the Pills while wired. Something else to ask about. Thanks! ~Joanne > Acutally, I don't remember being asked for a urine sample... Maybe i've > just forgotten. Only suggestion I have, if you do have to provide one, > is to be sure you've had plenty of liquids before you go. > > As for the matter of a period: you can use birth control pills to > regulate your period. It's not unusual to do so, and in some cases they > are prescribed to help with irregular cycles. Ask either your surgeon > or your gynecologist about this. (Believe me, you can't ask either one > a question he or she hasn't had before! But do start dealing with this > asap. It's not something you can handle at the last minute, I think - > but don't know. Your docs will.) cammie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 22, 2005 Report Share Posted June 22, 2005 Hi Cammie, I guess it would be a good idea to ask the OS if the urinalysis will be part of the pre-op testing. I've recently gotten off birth control pills because I was getting ovarian cysts so don't know about those. Then there are the pills that can delay a period several weeks. I know I wouldn't be able to take the Pills while wired. Something else to ask about. Thanks! ~Joanne > Acutally, I don't remember being asked for a urine sample... Maybe i've > just forgotten. Only suggestion I have, if you do have to provide one, > is to be sure you've had plenty of liquids before you go. > > As for the matter of a period: you can use birth control pills to > regulate your period. It's not unusual to do so, and in some cases they > are prescribed to help with irregular cycles. Ask either your surgeon > or your gynecologist about this. (Believe me, you can't ask either one > a question he or she hasn't had before! But do start dealing with this > asap. It's not something you can handle at the last minute, I think - > but don't know. Your docs will.) cammie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 22, 2005 Report Share Posted June 22, 2005 Hi , Yes I am in the USA. NJ to be more specific . I've actually been on those pills before, but then again I wasn't wired shut then and don't know how that would affect things. Something else to ask about I guess Thanks! ~Joanne > Hi, i'm not sure where you are from (usa as a guess) but here in the > uk some doctors can prescribe tablets that stop your monthly visits > (periods) for about 2-3 weeks, which is ideal for holidays or in your > case hopstial stays, but you'll have to speak to your own doctor for > more infomation on it,hope this information helps! > > luv sarah Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 22, 2005 Report Share Posted June 22, 2005 Lucky me, my Aunt Flo visited the day after surgery. Talk about getting anemic! But it wasn't so bad, actually, because I was already taking strong pain meds for the surgery, so if I had cramps I didn't feel them at all. Also, because I was pretty much bed ridden for that first week after surgery, it wasn't a big deal to have a period as well. Willa > For those of you who have had upper/lower surgery and can offer some > words of advice: > 1. The pre-op lab testing. I know part of it involves a urinalysis. I > got so nervous when I went to a lab before (plus I had gone to the > bathroom before I left my house) that I couldn't go and I had to take > the tube home and fill it there. Pretty embarrassing. Any advice on how > to make this easier? It seems like it would be an easier thing for men > to do, but for me (a woman) it was really awkward and difficult. > 2. How would it be best to schedule my surgery around that which > inevitably comes every month (my period)? I have difficult periods as > it is, and I'm hoping surgery won't worsen the experience. > Any thoughts? > ~Joanne Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 22, 2005 Report Share Posted June 22, 2005 Do you know that you'll be wired, first... Second, many people do manage to take pills while wired, either through whatever spaces they can find, or by crushing the pills and dissolving them in liquid. But be certain that it's ok to crush any pill you plan to take that way. You can't do it with time-release things, e.g. and those cysts are yet another good reason to talk with your gynecologist about your options. Good luck. Cammie > > Acutally, I don't remember being asked for a urine sample... Maybe > i've > > just forgotten. Only suggestion I have, if you do have to provide > one, > > is to be sure you've had plenty of liquids before you go. > > > > As for the matter of a period: you can use birth control pills to > > regulate your period. It's not unusual to do so, and in some cases > they > > are prescribed to help with irregular cycles. Ask either your > surgeon > > or your gynecologist about this. (Believe me, you can't ask either > one > > a question he or she hasn't had before! But do start dealing with > this > > asap. It's not something you can handle at the last minute, I > think - > > but don't know. Your docs will.) > cammie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 22, 2005 Report Share Posted June 22, 2005 Joanne, Womanly concerns stink when combined with this surgery! I had a raging post the other day over a post-antibiotic...well you can read it. But get some Diflucan As for peeing in the cup - I suggest drinking some water before you go. I only had that problem once (I was 16, just hired, getting tested for work) and it was because I was dehydrated. They made me drink almost a gallon of water...and I think it became worse because I was thinking about. Finally the gates opened. But then I was off for the road trip with my parents. Needless to say they stopped almost every 20 minutes ) Usually I think they give you a cup with a pretty big mouth. Just don't be afraid to pee on your hand - you can clean it up after and it's not _that_ terrible...maybe gross but not life threatening. I've always been more afraid of overfilling the cup I also would definitely try to schedule around your period. I've had one or two surgeries mid-period, and it just makes things more uncomfortable. I remember waking up once full of anxiety that I needed to check myself. You also don't want to be anemic during surgery...so if that's a problem for you I'd avoid it. I went mid-cycle this time and was fine. But if it ends up that it is during the inevitable...relax. It will be ok. -becky Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 22, 2005 Report Share Posted June 22, 2005 don't forget the patch! i read on one of these sites that using the patch while wired is the greatest thing since sliced bread ) the first time i went to swallow my little bugger...it managed to get stuck up and in the splint. i think it dissolved in my mouth. so gross! anyway - just wanted to add my two cents for everyone else. if you had cysts and don't want to use the pills then don't (or talk your doc). scheduling this dumb surgery can be tricky though - and sometimes there aren't a plethra of dates to choose from. it's not really a big deal either way. -becky Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 22, 2005 Report Share Posted June 22, 2005 Joanne I was all geared up to give a urine sample at my pre-admin testing and then they told me they didn't need one, only a blood sample so maybe you don't need to fret about that. They did ask me a zillion times if there was any risk I might be pregant to which I answered NO. Re: the monthly curse I wouldn't fret about it too much. If it comes, it comes and you won't be the first patient to get her period during surgery. The nurses are used to it and have ways to help you with it. Sara Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 22, 2005 Report Share Posted June 22, 2005 Joanne, I had ovarian cysts for 10 years and was prescribed the pill to get rid of the ovarian cysts. Mine were really bad. They thought that maybe they would have to operate on one of my ovaries if the cysts didn't go away. Anyway, part of the problem was that they were originally prescribing the wrong type of pill which made the cysts worse. Then I went to a new doctor and he prescribed me a new pill and voila' all my cysts were gone. Maybe you might want to investigate that and then see if you can get a new pill in time for the surgery. Just a thought. Sara > > Acutally, I don't remember being asked for a urine sample... Maybe > i've > > just forgotten. Only suggestion I have, if you do have to provide > one, > > is to be sure you've had plenty of liquids before you go. > > > > As for the matter of a period: you can use birth control pills to > > regulate your period. It's not unusual to do so, and in some cases > they > > are prescribed to help with irregular cycles. Ask either your > surgeon > > or your gynecologist about this. (Believe me, you can't ask either > one > > a question he or she hasn't had before! But do start dealing with > this > > asap. It's not something you can handle at the last minute, I > think - > > but don't know. Your docs will.) > cammie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 22, 2005 Report Share Posted June 22, 2005 Hi Sara, The cysts were bad when I was on the one type of Pill (Ortho Tricyclen) and so I was switched to Ovcon 35 and then Ovcon 50 (high dose estrogen). I was bleeding every two weeks and the cramps were awful, even in between. I have a hormonal imbalance which causes anovulation (not ovulating). It's an androgen excess, which means my body makes too much testosterone. After extensive conversation w/ my endocrinologist, I found out that the Pill was just treating the symptoms, not the underlying cause, so I discontinued the Pill. In the past I have gotten the tablets that postpone a period; maybe I'll try that. I'd have to find out more about crushing it up though, in case it's one of those time release things. ~Joanne > Joanne, > > I had ovarian cysts for 10 years and was prescribed the pill to get > rid of the ovarian cysts. Mine were really bad. They thought that > maybe they would have to operate on one of my ovaries if the cysts > didn't go away. Anyway, part of the problem was that they were > originally prescribing the wrong type of pill which made the cysts > worse. Then I went to a new doctor and he prescribed me a new pill > and voila' all my cysts were gone. Maybe you might want to > investigate that and then see if you can get a new pill in time for > the surgery. Just a thought. > > Sara Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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