D&C tomorrow -- what to expect?

ladyluxe

I'm having my 2nd m/c -- both blighted ovums -- but I'm having my first D&C (I took misoprostal the first time). I'm a little nervous for the procedure -- my doc said the whole process would take less than an hour and I can do it in her office since she has an operating room, which is great. Anything you wish you knew before going into a D&C?

Scout05

Honestly, it is physically really easy to go through. I was "glad" we opted for the d&c with our two later losses. It was better, for me, to have it all over and done with and get to the grieving/healing without waiting to m/c naturally.

Expect some bleeding and discomfort afterwards, and some pain in the vag, but truly, the d&c was the easiest part of all of this.

Now paying for it, on the other hand, is hurting bad. But that may just be my crappy insurance.

Good luck, hon.

JuJuBe3

Honestly, it was harder for me emotionally than physically.  I was there for a total of 4 hours and most of that was pre-op - bloodwork, IV, medical history.  The surgery went great and I was not in pain when I woke up.  I ate fine afterwards and my bleeding tapered off within a day.  The process made me sad many times, but physically, it's pretty easy.  Good luck to you.

lenabeth

I also opted for meds first time and it was painful, the cramps and passing and all that icky stuff.  I had a d&c a week ago friday.  The beginning was good cause I got to spend it with DH.  The nurses were nice, except one who kept talking about her cute toddler (*gag*) and the nurses who brought me to the room were very rushy-rushy.  I woke up crying and the recovery nurse was very kind to me.  I talked absolute non-sense to her for about 10 minutes and then saw DH.  Ate some toast and juice fine and stood and pivoted 20 minutes post d&c.  I did have a little burning when I peed (I know-TMI) for the first couple days, but it went away fine.  I was crampy and somewhat sore, but able to slowly move about with out issues. 

I was just sad.  That was the definition of my emotions for a few days.  Don't feel guilty if you do feel that way, you are going through more than enough and have the right to feel how you need to.

Also, the hospital just sent me a letter of a baby remembrance service at the hospital chapel.  I am still debating if I will attend, as I used to work there and new the pastoral guy very well.  See if there is something like that, if you feel like you want to go.

Good luck and so sorry for your loss.  

pepomntpat

I had a D&E and physically it was really easy. I had very little pain and bleeding and I didn't have to wait and see what would happen...I got to have some control over when I was no longer pregnant and I think that helped me. I got some medication for my nerves beforehand, was wheeled to the operating room and put on a table.  A nurse took my glasses and said she'd take good care of them and the next thing I knew people were calling my name in recovery. Just a warning though. Shortly after recovery I felt fine, but when I tried to get out of the car when we got home I almost fell down. Let people help you stand up...once I was standing it was fine, but just be very gentle with yourself.

I am very sorry for your loss and I hope your procedure goes smoothly.  {{hugs}}