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to D&C or not to D&C????

mlwinklemlwinkle
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My doc just called to follow up with me to confirm that I did mc. She said that she would not medically recommend a D&C because I passed such a large piece of tissue on Monday that it probably contained most of the pregnancy. I am still having occassional cramps and passing marble sized clots every now and then. Would the D&C help move this along, or should I wait and see??? She said this could continue for weeks. I cannot do this for weeks! My next appt. to follow up will be in about two weeks. Any advice?
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Re: to D&C or not to D&C????

  • lax15bsulax15bsu member

    My opinion, I would say no to a d&c.  You've already started bleeding and passing things, so the hard part's already started.  Yes, it could take weeks to finish, but chances are it wouldn't.  My first m/c at 9wks, I bled for a little over a week, but passed all the clots and tissue within three days.  My most recent m/c, I was 5wks and bled for about 5 days but passed most everything in one morning.  So really, how long and how much will depend on how far along you were.

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  • 3ltlones3ltlones member
    I probably wouldn't do it right now either.  Since you have already started to do it on your own I would let it go for a little while.  Hopefully everything will happen quickly and you won't need it.  If not in a couple of weeks you could always do it then if you are ready for that part to be over.  So sorry for your loss.  Hugs.
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  • Kel&JayKel&Jay
    I'm so sorry for your loss.  At this point I would just let things happen.  Even with a D&C there's a good chance you'll bleed for at least a week and spot for longer.  I hope it happens quickly for you.  HUGS
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  • hbkiseshbkises member

    I'm so sorry for your loss. I have to agree with others, at this point, I'd probably just let it happen on its own.  I hope it goes quick for you.

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  • samm1983samm1983 member
    Sorry for your loss.  I agree with the other ladies.  I would not suggest a D&C at this point.  You are already going through it and I wouldn't put your body through the extra trauma.  With a D&C it's not like you would automatically stop bleeding.  Good luck.
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  • brunette mac brunette mac

    I was scheduled for a d/e this morning.  Yesterday afternoon I started to m/c on my own. I made several calls to my ob and got different responses from various nurses. I asked,"what do I do, should I let this happen or get my d/e!?" 

    I like what one nurse said... you can let this happen naturally. In the morning we'll squeeze you in for an quick u/s to make sure you passed most of the tissue and confirm the m/c was successful.

    So this morning I told the surgeon I started to m/c already and they did an u/s to see if the tissue was mostly out.  It wasn't so they went forward with the d/e. 

    Maybe you can call your ob and they can do an u/s for you. It might help you move forward with a decision.

    PS I am so sorry, god bless.

     

     

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  • mlwinklemlwinkle

    Decided to let this happen naturally, and so far I am 'ok'. The bleeding is very light right now, and no cramping at all today. DH and I are feeling very optimistic and are ready to begin TTC as soon as I get my first AF.

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