Fatigue after surgical abortion

[Cinnamonroll98]

Hi everyone,

please no judgement as I am really struggling with this.

unfortunately last week I had a surgical abortion. I would’ve loved to keep the pregnancy but financially it would have made me homeless. I have no regrets over the procedure but obviously it’s a very sad thing to go through. This is not how I wanted to experience pregnancy for the first time.

It has been exactly a week since the operation. I felt I was recovering well up until today. I have had some cramping but nothing crazy and some very light stop and start bleeding. I understand this is normal.

however, yesterday and this morning I have woken up exhausted. I can barely motivate myself to get out of bed I’m so physically tired. My aftercare line said to go to a GP but I’ve already been to the GPs twice in the last week for anxiety and then a repeat medication appointment so I feel guilty making an appointment when otherwise I feel okay. I’m thinking I might leave it til after the weekend and if I still feel exhausted then make an appointment.

I’m just wondering if anyone has experienced the same thing? Not sure if it’s down to fluctuating hormones as my body settles afterwards. Except for the fatigue, I feel okay. I am able to work from home still but my concentration is rubbish and anything other than walking the dog makes me feel like I could fall asleep instantly.

I’m also anorexic and slightly underweight so not sure if this is why it’s taking me longer to bounce back.

thanks in advance!

Hey @Cinnamonroll98, I had a surgical termination just over 2 weeks ago now and over the last few days I have felt exactly the same as you've described in your post. I've also been concerned about it. Well done for reaching out for support that you need from your GP and for making this post. Unfortunately, I can't offer any substantial advice but I want you to know you're not alone. I'm also assuming it's hormones settling but it does feel so exhausting and difficult because like you said, everyday tasks and errands now feel so hard. I've been taking vitamin D to keep me topped up vitamins wise. Take rest as much as you're able to, you've been through a lot and it will take your body time to catch up and that's ok. I'm here if you would like someone to talk to, I hope you've got some support irl, too :)

Hi,

Not sure if this is the right way to reply as I’ve never used mumsnet before so I hope you can see this!

Thankyou so so much for your kind words and support. I’m really sorry to hear you are experiencing the same thing and hope you feel better soon. Will definitely look into getting a multivitamin as I am anemic and stopped taking my tablets a while ago.

really can’t express how much I appreciate the support, it is such a tough thing to go through but we can get through this ❤️

You're so welcome. Thank you, I hope you feel better soon as well. If you are worried, keep going back to your GP. You know your body best. I hope some vitamin intake helps you 🤞🏼 this whole process really is unimaginably hard in so many different ways for us all. I'm so grateful for these forums especially at times like these, it really makes me feel less alone. Thank you for your lovely reply. Take care of yourself 💖

I am sorry to hear about your experience. You did the right thing reaching out to your GP. Be kind and gentle with yourself as you have been through a lot and will take some time to recover.

I am booked for a surgical abortion. I have been asked to take a Mifepristone tablet before the procedure to soften my cervix. Did you have to do this? If so, what was your experience? X