I had a surgical termination yesterday , after a couple of weeks of tears and agonising decision making. It was prob hardest decision ever made, but I believe the right one. Anyway, I read a lot online about different experiences, and just wanted to share mine. I opted for surgical over medical as I thought it would be less traumatic. I was admitted to a glasgow nhs hospital yesterday at 11 am, I had to fast from 7 am. I kinda had it in mind that op would happen at close to 11 but I actually didn't get taken till 4 pm. That is the bit they don't tell you about - hours of waiting in the ward and you are absolutely starving ! The nurses were lovely and very attentive. There were 7 other girls in for same procedure, but none of us chatted. At first they give you 2 tablets to dissolve und tongue. This softens cervix and causes period pain like cramps, but they do give you paracetamol.this is same as stage one of medical procedure. Can cause some bleeding. Surgeon and anaethiatist came and chatted, both men, were very nice and assured, so gave me confidence. When I got taken I was put to sleep, first time ever had an anaesthetic, woke up 30 mins later procedure complete, got a sandwich, some biscuits, coffee and juice, and was home within 2 hours. Went to work today fine, only side effect is hardly any bleeding, although they do advise to wear pads as you can bleed for 2 weeks, like a period. I hardly have any pain, just mild cramps, and have not needed any painkillers, which they did provide. I have an upset stomach, that's all. Feel so much better, I can now move on with my life as planned, no more nasea and morning sickness, tender swollen breasts returning to normal. I was advised not to drive so I arranged a lift today, and you must have someone to collect you and stay with you overnight after hospital. Really the worst bit was all the waiting and starving. I would advise to go surgical as you really know nothing about it, so if you have dealt with emotional side of it, then it's fine.
Hope that is helpful to some of you out there x
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