Retrieval in 2 days..... Any useful tips?

plumeria05

Hi everyone. Going through my first IVF and I have my retrieval in 2 days. Any tips on what to do after, the right food to eat etc? Any tips and advice will be appreciated. Thanks ladies and good luck to everyone

MKLEWIS2010

I had a lot of discomfort after and was really tired even though it was a light anesthesia I couldn't help but sleep a lot. After the procedure I ate and pretty much slept on and off until the next day. I have heard on the morning of transfer its good to eat eggs for the protein and pineapple for help with implantation. The pineapple I heard you should eat often after the transfer. Good luck!

bookworm40

The build up to the retrieval was worse than the actual procedure!  I was so nervous but it was over and done with pretty quickly.  I felt fine after, we stopped for lunch and than I came home and was very tired.  Slept on and off all afternoon.  Keep in mind that you may be crampy  as well as feeling bloated for a few days after.  Drink a lot of water to help flush everything out.  Good luck! 

plumeria05

Thank you ladies. That helps a lot. Baby blessings to all

Wicked4589

I didn't have any discomfort afterward. We stopped for lunch on the way home. Even ran some errands with light shopping. Not even a slight cramp.

jnissa

Honestly? I had a beer after It helped destress me, and that's the most important thing! So you should do what will help you relax - watch TV in bed all day or light activity. Whichever is better for *you*. 

If your RE says bedrest only, I would do some research, btw. That's old school thinking and most current studies say light activity is better!

welovehawaii

I felt that a heating pad and Gatorade really helped me after the retrievals. Also, my nurse told me to eat salty foods. I opted for salt and vinegar potato chips! Good luck!!

kwozniak330

I slept a couple hours after my retrieval. It started at 530 am so it was probably a combination of tiredness and anesthia. Felt fine the rest of the day other than a little crampiness, bloating, and some fatigue. What I would caution you on is that you need to use the restroom at your Dr's office after the procedure and before you leave. The nurses at my Dr's office did not have me do this and it caused clotting which kept me from using the restroom the majority of the day. When I was FINALLY able to go... it wasn't pretty. I was totally fine and nothing dramatic but I read about it afterwards and that is when I found out that they should have had me use the restroom before I left. Weird but it's the one thing I would have changed about my retrieval. 

Best of luck to you. Try not to stress too much. Remember "Even miracles take a little time"

Me: 29

TTC since 1/14

Husband low count and motility

IVF (ICSI) #1 slight positive that ended with BFN  

susykat77

I was crampy and tired after my retrieval. I slept off and on the rest of the day. I definitely felt bloated and gassy. I agree with @jnissa that the best thing you can do is whatever feels right for you. Good luck!!

dvg716

My egg retrieval was last week, and honestly, I felt so much better when I walked out!  Walking in I was bloated and so uncomfortable.  My back hurt, I had trouble sleeping so I was exhausted!   When I woke up, I felt great, but a little sleepy.   I do have a touch of OHSS, and two days after was having stomach pains, so if you start feeling bad a couple of days after, let you doctors know!  I spent the weekend in bed resting and drinking lots of gatorade.  Good Luck!

gkamerman78

@kwozniak330 I just want to say that your info was a lifesaver for me this am. Although I forgot it when leaving and left without peeing as we were driving I was thinking there was no way I was going to make it home with an hour and 30 min drive so we stopped so I could go. Unfortunately a little late the pain was super intense and I got sick. But that's ok cause after the remainder of the cramps subsided I felt great. Awesome info. Thanks so much

gkamerman78

@plumeria05 How did your retrieval go? How are you feeling?

kwozniak330

I'm glad it went well and I hope you have a good outcome. Baby dust to you!