I got an Implanon implant today

[~Raven~]

My implanon hurt like the blazers for a couple of days. Did you see the size of the needle on it?
I think your GP told you that so you wouldn't be scared

I had it put in before the return of AF and I didn't get one till it was removed about 12mths later.

[2CheekyMonkeys]

LOL, no i didnt even look at it. my DD1 was in the room with us though and she started freaking out when she saw it.!

[alioops]

Depends. Some women bleed constantly on it (like me) others don't bleed at all (like Sam) I had the most massive bruise for ages when mine went in. The needle is a couple of mm diameter and was almost enough to make me pass out when I saw it.

[amy_o]

I agree the sight of the needle was enough to make me nearly faint!! I got mine from the chemist and opened it at home so I could check it out (left everything in wrappers) The insertion thingy was in a clear wrapper and oh boy I thought I was going to faint!!! Anyway I have survived two now. Yeah it hurts for a few days. Mine even bleed for a bit but once the bruising goes it should be all good.

[SugarDust]

Which is 1 reason why I won't be getting it!!!

I hate hate hate needles!

[2CheekyMonkeys]

hey guys, what does it actually feel like? i am meant to be able to feel it or i have to go back in 24hours! i couldnt really feel it at doctors cause my arm was all numb and spongy. but i just had a feel now and i still cant really feel it. also it is more on the underside of my inner arm i thought it was mean to be more in the middle of inner arm. cause i didnt look at it, i dont really know what shape, how big or thick or pronounced i am meant to be feeling. any help?

[ubba82]

You will still have a bit of swelling there so that may be why you cant feel it. It is about 5 cm long. Make sure you leave the pressure bandage on probably for the rest of the night to reduce swelling too.

[alioops]

When you can see the scar it should be pretty close to the scar. If it feels way off from the scar then you need to visit the dr.

[amy_o]

pretty much what the others said. It should feel like a thin rod, oh and it should be a little moveable too as you rub it.

[danniellabella]

I didn't watch mine go in, I looked away when the doctor was getting it out as I has already had a peak at the size of the thing when I bought it. My arm hurt for a few days from memory. If you keep it tightly bandaged for 48 hours you shouldn't get a big bruise though

[2CheekyMonkeys]

well, day 2.. it still hurts a bit. i *think* i can feel it. i can feel a bit of it anyway, cant feel a whole 5cm long thing. is the problem with not being able to feel it just aht you arent protected or is there another reason that they worry about it not bieng in the right spot for some other health reason?