Sad :(

Twizzle · July 2011

Well, I had my D&C on Friday. Hopefully I won't ever have to do that again as it was not a pleasant experience. I had only local anesthesia so I was fully conscious, plus the anesthesia didn't really do much other than make my mouth numb. It was extremely painful and then right afterwards I went into some kind of shock or something. My legs would not stop shaking and my teeth were chattering although I was not cold. My blood pressure shot way up and my pulse dropped. After awhile, I was finally able to get close to normal again when the lights were dimmed and I focused on deep breathing. Not sure if it was a reaction to the anesthetic, or some kind of emotional anxiety/panic attack.

The medications I'm on make me sick to my stomach, so yesterday I spent the morning throwing up. I'm having a few cramps, but hardly any bleeding so that's good.

The emotional recovery is going to take so much longer. I feel so sad all the time, especially when I see a pregnant belly or a newborn, and they're hard to avoid when taking your toddler to the park. The doctor did say that there's no need to wait to TTC once I have fully recovered from the D&C, but not sure if I'm emotionally ready.

eaconstantineslp · July 2011

I am so sorry.

lena0210 · July 2011

How awful, I am so sorry.

MySweetBaboo · July 2011

I am so very sorry Twizzle. (((hugs)))

JMay · July 2011

I'm so sorry for all you are going through. And your D&C sounds like it was a horrid experience, to add insult to injury. You're in my T&Ps, for a speedy recovery on all levels, and a success in the near future. Take care Sweetie (HUGS)

akabride30 · July 2011

So sorry to hear of this horrible experience. I've never heard of D&C without being knocked all the way out. Being knocked out is really the only somewhat pleasant part about the whole procedure. Feel better soon!

Stacy092306 · July 2011

(((hugs))) So sorry you are having to go through all of this.

racampbell1 · July 2011

I'm so sorry. I've been through the procedure with local anesthetic myself and it is not pleasant. It sounds like you might have had a reaction to the anesthetic, but I am not a medical person. Best wishes and prayers that your heart will heal.