Anyone had a D&C? Don't know what to expect.

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I am having a D&C later today and am a bit scared. Truth is I don't know what it will be like, despite hearing about the procedure from the consultant. How long does it take to recover after? Will there be pain and a lot of bleeding?

Having D and C next week ladies,
Slightly odd/stupid question, but-
When you have a D and C do they let you see what was... removed? I want to see mine, no matter how small it is. Would it be wierd to ask?

Hi bump (waves from the other thread) - it's not a silly question at all. I can understand it would help you to see what they take out. I don't think they'd show you unless you specifically ask though. I was upset when they asked me to sign a consent form to cremate the remains but then afterwards I thought that at least they were treating the "remains" as a human being and with respect. I assume from that, that of course you have the right to make the request. After all it is your baby. Does anyone else have experience of this?

Thanks Fruitbowl- I hope the bleeding is not getting any worse for you. It's always a worry when you don't expect it, even if they say its normal.

I had a D and C on Monday and for once I had a positive experience in hospital (I have had 3 MMC's in 18 months followed by D and C's).
The main reason for this was that I knew one of the nurses and the registrar ( by sheer coincidence). so I am now working on the theory that it is not what you know but who you know in the NHS. I had my own room, was first on their list ( as opposed to waiting till midnight last time after being given a pessary 5 hours earlier and miscarrying everything on the floor when they made me walk to another ward cos the one I was on was closing for the night - I had to carry all my bags too through an empty operating theatre). They have aslo referred me for tests in 6 weeks once hormones have settled jumping the queue somewhat on that too. I have to say our EPU is brilliant I phoned them direct this time GP crap I had to make an app to speak to him on the phone. Had scan next morning. Staff in theatre are always lovely too.
I agree a positive thread for MC would be nice although it is good to read the experiences of others.
I too like you littleboyblue having felt hit so hard this time - was expecting it for the last fortnight which is not a nice way to spend your pg but then I think most of us feel like that.
I have a ds from my first pg but desperately want another. My DP is also gutted about the fact that his days as a housedaddy are soon to be over in Sept when ds goes full-time and was looking forward to looking after the new baby. Best laid plans and all that . . . .

Well I am booked in for ERPC tomorrow morning and have to say am relieved at this point in time, as I have found being in limbo (we found out the pregnancy was unlikely to be viable 10 days ago) really hard.

Our EPU is brilliant too, I was worried after conversation with GP that they would try and persuade me to wait and see what happened naturally, but they were very much 'what do you want to do' and sorted out ERPC with no hassles at all. Which I am glad about because scans have shown that my pregnancy sac is continuing to grow as it should despite embryo growth stopping at 6 weeks. I think my body is so chuffed to actually achieve pregnancy that it is hanging onto it with dogged determination!

Best laid plans indeed teachertalk I feel exactly the same.

Hope all goes well tomorrow and you don't have too long a wait. Will be thinking of you. x

Thank you...was quite a long day in the end, didn't get home till 7, but operation went very smoothly and so far so good - not too much bleeding and not too crampy either.

Onwards and upwards from here, hopefully.

Glad all went "well" with your ops teachertalk and amberflower and that you can start the healing process - physically n emotionally.

5 weeks on from my op I'm starting to feel like getting on with life again but got a blimmin low level infection from the op so still don't feel right there or feel like TTC again yet. Also haven't had AF yet but think I might have ovulated last few days. Feels like a funny limbo until your system gets rebooted I guess!

Thinking of you and popping in here from time to time so do keep us posted or say hi if you want a natter etc. Good luck x