Anyone had a D & C?
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Yes, I've had a couple of them. They are very simple, they will give you something that will let you relax to the point where you won't even remember what happened. I think I just fell asleep, not sure though. Then afterwards they say you may experience some cramping, I honestly never had much cramping at all. It was simple and I was back on my feet the next day.
Kathy
Kathy
It was years ago, they gave me a valium and the proceedure itself felt no worse than a routine pelvic exam. (at least in my hazy memory of the event) However, unlike Kathy, I had bad cramps later that night that lasted 4 or 5 hours. The next morning I was back to normal.
Diane
Diane
My mom had a D&C about 10 years ago. If I remember correctly, when she came home, she was a little bit dore and tired but was doing well the next day. Hopefully, Jackie (Firmnurse) will catch this thread. Since she's an OB/GYN nurse, she will probably be able to ease your mind.
Good luck!
Gina
Good luck!
Gina
purple_magada
Cathlete
I had an emergency one in November. I had a miscarriage at 8 weeks. I had gone home from work b/c I was bleeding badly, called my doc and I started hemmoraging in the doc's waiting area. Because I had eaten that day that couldn't give me anastesia. They gave me aspinal tap or epidural (I can't remember) and did the procedure. I didn't feel anything and they did give me some pain meds for afterwards. I didn't take them b/c I wasn't in any physical pain.
I once had a D&C about two months after I got pregnant the first time. The doctor could not get a heartbeat from the fetus and declared the pregnancy unviable. Anyway, it was a very simple procedure. They hooked me up to an IV, put me to sleep, and 30 minutes later, I woke up. No pain, no tough recovery, no nothing. I was bleeding lightly for about two weeks afterwards, and my activity was restricted for about a week thereafter. That was it. It seemed so strange... first I was pregnant, and then I wasn't. The nurses were so good at walking me through and explaining the whole thing, I'm sure your medical staff will do the same. Take care.
Pinky
Pinky
Donnysgirl
Cathlete
Hi Angela,
I had one back in 1986 and it was over and done with in about an hour I think. I was given general aesthetia (sp?). I didn't have a choice about it as I recall. Anyway I was a little bit shaky the rest of that day but the next day I was just fine, so don't be scared. If I can do it anyone can - good luck. Let us know how it goes, okay?
Sharon
I had one back in 1986 and it was over and done with in about an hour I think. I was given general aesthetia (sp?). I didn't have a choice about it as I recall. Anyway I was a little bit shaky the rest of that day but the next day I was just fine, so don't be scared. If I can do it anyone can - good luck. Let us know how it goes, okay?
Sharon
Hi Angela!
I just had one 2 wks ago for endometrial hyperplasia and I did have some polyps also. It was a piece of cake for me. Surgery at 7:00 home by 9:30. No pain at all, a bit of a sore throat from the anesthesia but after a full day of rest I was fine, even did a light work out.
Good luck, let us know how it goes.
Lorrie
I just had one 2 wks ago for endometrial hyperplasia and I did have some polyps also. It was a piece of cake for me. Surgery at 7:00 home by 9:30. No pain at all, a bit of a sore throat from the anesthesia but after a full day of rest I was fine, even did a light work out.
Good luck, let us know how it goes.
Lorrie