Hi everyone, just a quick enquiry. I'm having a TURBT tomorrow morning and as if nature planned it, I've starting my period today. Just wondering if it makes a difference to my appointment and if I should inform the hospital beforehand.
Thanks cindy
Hi Cindy. Sorry I can't help but just giving your post a bump and hopefully someone with experience will be along. If not, you could phone early in the morning or just turn up for your appointment and find out then. Please let us know how it goes as it may help others in the future. If it goes ahead, I hope all goes smoothly. Best wishes.
Hi Cindy
what terrible timing for you but a situation I’m sure the hospital Staff will of encountered before as Rily says a phone call or raise it with them in person and I’m sure you’ll be met with a understanding and appropriate response or solution best of luck to you tomorrow
Ste
Hi Cindy, bad luck x I would ring hospital and see what they say. It will definitely be something they have known before and I'm sure they will have an answer. Hx
Hi Cinders73
When reading the pre-op info I remember it saying you can use a towel only and no tampons, so I assume it is ok
But as the other have said best to just ask
Good luck with the TURBT
Much love, Tina x
Hi again and thank you for your responses.
As Tina said, it was absolutely fine but tampons must be removed.
The procedure went well I'm told. I did have a horrible 24 hours with a catheter. Much larger than I've previously had and extremely uncomfortable. But in the bigger picture, I'm happy to be going home today.
X cindy
Hi Cindy
Glad it is over for you and went as well as can be expected
Now the agonising wait for the results
Good luck and keep us updated
Much love Tina x
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