I'm having my retrieval on Monday - it's my 2nd cycle. After last cycle's retrieval I was exhausted. I got home and slept for at least 4 hours. Has this happened to others? should I ask for a lower dose of anesthesia? I don't mind taking it easy, but to sleep the whole day...what a waste! (I don't often get a weekday at home)
I have had similiar experiences, after my 1st retrieval I slept for approx. four hours once I got home and also after the 2nd and the 3rd - which was last week, the same thing, feeling quite exhausted and couldn't keep my eyes open. Although did only sleep for around 2 1/2 hrs this time.
I usually get home and put myself to bed to rest or sleep. This helps me get over any pain or discomfort. I usually sleep for a few hours. I just except it as part of the process as it is an aneasthetic which needs to work itself out of your system.
Oh yeah if you call 7 hours of sleep Exhaustion.
My First EPU would be something I never want to re visit again.
After the procedure in recovery I felt so tired I could hardly keep my eyes open...DH drove me home and I went straight to bed and slept for 7 hours!!! What a joke.
My last EPU I had NOTHING no sedation or any other drugs...I was wide awake and loved every minute of it.
Don't get me wrong it was painful but it was all over in 15 min and an hour or it ended I was at home on the lounge resting...no pain at all.
Maybe have a chat with the anaesthetist before you go in and ask for a lower dose, or what other options he/she suggests.
It is quite common to sleep, or at least feel exhausted after having any type of anesthetic. I wouldn't worry too much about the amount of time you sleep when you get home. Enjoy the rest! Good luck for your EPU on Monday.
thanks everyone - I really thought it was just me!
I might talk to them to go easy on the anesthesia... and I guess look forward to a long afternoon nap
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Exhaustion after follicle retrieval
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