TLH: Where do I put my patch

Hello: I am due for my TLH on March 20, 2014. I am wondering where do I put my patch. I alternate wearing it on either side of my stomach but since I am having my tubes removed, I imagine I am going to have incisions on both sides of my stomach. I guess I should have asked my doctor or the nurse, but it slipped my mind. Should I just keep it in place and have the pre-op nurse move it? I'm afraid the nurse might just take it off and throw it away. Or should I put it on my butt the morning of my surgery. I'm afraid it will slip my mind the day of my surgery since I am pretty apprehensive and nervous about it all.

Thank you to anyone who can answer my question.

Joanne

My surgeon told me to change the patch from abdomen to the butt before surgery. Hoping you have a speedy recovery. HUGS!

I'm not sure what kind of patch you're referencing. I would go with whatever the doctor told you though.

Put it on your butt. This is what I did when I had surgery on my ureter. The patches can be hard to see. And they don't usually stick well if you try to move them.

Its my Climara Pro patch for hot flashes, etc. Thank you for your help.