Had a not so fun morning in the ER. **updated**

EIsieMae

I woke up this morning to blood clots the size of my fist and severe cramping. I call my OB, and they tell me to head to the ER (I'm 5 days out from my d&c).

According to the lovely vaginal u/s, I still have quite a bit of tissue leftover from the procedure. And my cervix is dilated. So they prescribed me methergine to take every 8 hours for 3 day.

I'm pretty upset, because I had the d&c to avoid doing this at home. I'm feeling pretty hopeless about this. I just really wanted to put the physical part of this behind me.

Has anyone else a similar experience? I just really thought this was over with after the d&c.

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I finally started bleeding heavily and passing clots on Friday afternoon. About 10 hours after my last methergine tablet (go figure). And I had another episode of heavy bleeding and blood clots on Saturday. And virtually no bleeding and cramps since.

I had my post op appointment today, but my OB was at an emergency delivery. They tried to get me to reschedule, but I told them that I wanted to have my u/s done today, at the very least. The u/s tech (who has been amazing through this entire ordeal) said that it looks like I've finally passed everything! I still have to get confirmation from my OB, but I'm feeling very hopeful that this horrible experience is coming to an end (at least the physical part of it).

Thanks again, to all of you, for being wonderful, supportive, and genuinely awesome!

PinkCamino

Oh fuck (((((((((((((hugs)))))))))

This is so scary. I had a hemorrhage after giving birth and the clots scared me so much. Please take it easy and rest. If the bleeding picks up please call your doc. I know they are giving you meds to help you pass the tissue but did they tell you what to expect? I had a D&C to stop the bleeding.

FutureMrsWright2012

I am so sorry to hear that Elsie... I haven't had a D&C, but I am continuing to bleed from my loss on October 3rd. I am right there with you on wanting the physical part of this to be over with, so I can start to move forward emotionally. I hope the methergine does what it's supposed to do over the next couple of days and that your discomfort improves. Hugs to you.

TheAerialist

Suuuuccckss! So so so sorry!!

I had basically the opposite situation, I wanted to avoid the D&C, so I took the medication and then ended up having a D&E anyway (I think it was a D&E, they aren't very good about explaining these things).  

The only advice I have for you is that it will be over before you know it.  It sucks super bad, so take care of yourself in whatever way that means to you!  I suggest wine, brownies and thai food.

xxxooo

renegadewhit

No advice just ((HUGS)) I'm sorry you're going through this. I hope you have a quick and smooth recovery.

welly01

@ElsieMae, I'm so, so sorry.  I'm mad for you that the D&C didn't get everything.    Although I haven't had a similar complication, I totally understand the feeling of just wanting this to be over.  These things seem to drag on forever.

I'm hoping the medicine will take care of everything.  When are you supposed to go back for a check-up?

rmpar29

I'm so sorry that you are going through this.  I have no advice, just ((((((HUGS))))))

raelynn71109

I'm so sorry you have to deal with this. I had retained tissue too after my D&C. Tried Cytotec but that didn't work so I had a second D&C. Hopefully the meds work for you and you pass everything quickly. ((Hugs))

Nikolie93

Damn it, I am so sorry I really, really, hope this ends for you soon. Giving you all the *hugs* you need.

MrsPhD83

Oh no!! That is really scary. I bled quite a bit and passed large clots about 5 days after my D&C too, but a tv/us revealed only a small area of "suspected tissue." They weren't sure if it was tissue or an area of "blood vessel involvement," so I just had repeat ultrasounds once a week and they monitored my hcg until it was under 5. My bleeding  incident only lasted about 12 hours but it took 3 weeks after that incident for my tv/us to come up clean. So, I don't have any other advice about having to take the meds. But do make sure they monitor you weekly until an ultrasound is clear of suspected retained tissue and your hcg is under 5. Take care of yourself and don't overexert. Big ((hugs)). I'm sorry this is happening to you.

TashaCN

Oh my. So sorry that happened. I can only imagine how frustrated and exhausted you must be from all of this!! Ugh. 

LittleMrsW

I'm sorry you have to go through this Elsie. Keeping you in my thoughts. Big ((hugs))

EIsieMae

I'm supposed to take it easy, and let the medicine do it's thing, until my post-op appointment on the 17th. I'm supposed to head back to the ER if I start filling a pad in less than an hour, or if I have blood clots larger than my palm.
They didn't really tell me why it was happening. Just that there was a lot of tissue left over. I assume it was just missed tissue left over from the d&c.

reginaphilangee

I'm so sorry @ElsieMae. I don't have any advice, except to take care of yourself and know that we are all sending hugs your way!

PinkCamino

EIsieMae said:

I'm supposed to take it easy, and let the medicine do it's thing, until my post-op appointment on the 17th. I'm supposed to head back to the ER if I start filling a pad in less than an hour, or if I have blood clots larger than my palm. They didn't really tell me why it was happening. Just that there was a lot of tissue left over. I assume it was just missed tissue left over from the d&c.

So frustrating. It's likely because they do D&Cs "blind" so they don't really know if they get everything kwim?

I'm so sorry you're dealing with this.

EIsieMae

@Sterling13‌ I'm so sorry to hear that you went through something so similar. But I'm so happy to hear that the methergine worked for you. I'm terrified that I still won't pass all of the tissue, and end up having another d&c. Your post gave me a bit more hope.

uromys

I'm so sorry! I too had the same thing happen 6 days post d&e. Unfortunately I was down at the shore and refused to go to a hospital that wasn't my own. I guess that was stupid to an extent. The discomfort lasted almost 12hours all in all, and then almost immediately the pain subsided. When I brought it to my OBs attention on Monday (2days before my post op appt) she told me it wasn't possible I passed as much as I was discribing. It was completely possible! I was there! I ended up with retained tissue that did eventually pass on it's own. I also don't understand why it is a "blind" procedure. That's slightly terrifying.
Sending you may T&Ps for comfort and healing!

Km380

Oh hun that sucks and is so scary. I hope the medicine helps. I had kind of a similar situation. After My d&c I wasn't allowed to leave until I peed. Well when I went to the bathroom a huge clot came out and I literally hit the panic button in the bathroom. The dr came and gave me a shot and a prescription. I "think" it was the same meds, I know it was every 8 hrs for 3 days. I had to set alarms in the middle of the night to take it. The meds did work though

nikiswimr

Oh no! Crap, I'm so sorry you're dealing with this. I hope the methergine works for you.

lycih

Oh that's so horrible!! I'm so sorry that you're going through this... 

eliida

I am so sory that you are going through this. ((HUGS))

forevermyfenix

No advice, but gosh that must have been so scary and it must be so hard right now dealing with these after affects. (((Big Hugs)))

flyoffeve

I am so sorry you are going through this. (Hugs) T&P

AngieL610

ugh, this sucks so much. I'm so sorry. No advice, but keeping you in my thoughts! Take care of yourself and keep us updated!

EIsieMae

PetraStonegirl said:

PinkCamino said:

EIsieMae said:

I'm supposed to take it easy, and let the medicine do it's thing, until my post-op appointment on the 17th. I'm supposed to head back to the ER if I start filling a pad in less than an hour, or if I have blood clots larger than my palm.
They didn't really tell me why it was happening. Just that there was a lot of tissue left over. I assume it was just missed tissue left over from the d&c.

So frustrating. It's likely because they do D&Cs "blind" so they don't really know if they get everything kwim?

I'm so sorry you're dealing with this.

This. The blind aspect of the D&C is maddening. That and docs have to balance 'thoroughness' with not causing damage.

I am so very sorry you are dealing with this.

I guess I never really thought about the fact that they do the procedure "blind". That is a pretty frustrating thought. I could see where this could be somewhat common in that case.

MrsG80inTN

I'm so sorry you are having to go through this.  

JellicalParker

No advice here. I really hope your body does what it needs to quickly and as painlessly as possible. Sending you big HUGS!

MrsKush1014

I'm so sorry you're dealing with this. Take care of yourself.

jms627

No advice but thinking of you - huge hugs to you.

SunshineShades

I am so sorry, what a horrible situation. I hope the next few days go smoothly for you and the medication does it's job

schuebja

I'm so sorry you are going through this. Please take care of yourself

skategirl128

I'm so sorry you're dealing with this! So many hugs and all my love to you!

EIsieMae

Thanks again ladies! As shitty as this day has been, the support I've received on this board is amazing.

ellebelle2384

Big huge hugs.  I'm so sorry you're dealing with this after everything else.  I hope that the meds work quickly and you can rest up.  ((hugs))

meredithcarole

I am sorry you had such a frightening experience. I hope you are feeling better soon.

alm288

Oh no - how scary! I had a d&c because of the amount of blood in my uterus. I hope this passes quickly. Take care of yourself. (((((Hugs)))))

Rachaeleigh

I just wanted to offer ((hugs)). I havent really experienced this exact situation but I can understand the frustration.
During my last loss, I tried to avoid another d&c by using cytotec. Well, I ended up taking several doses, multiple u/s to check for tissue, and I ended up needing a d&c anyway.
I just wanted it be over and to move on. Well, start or try to move on. It seemed like the longest loss ever, which was a constant reminder.
Sorry you're going through this :-(

jms627

Sending lots of hugs your way - please rest and take care of yourself!

mkfish31

So sorry you are dealing with this. Thinking of you. Hugs!

ImJessesGirl

Oh my goodness, I am so sorry!!!

welly01

@ElsieMae, thinking of you today.  Hope your appt. goes/went well.