D & C Recovery time?

[Olive]

cant offer any advice but :hugs:

[jaspen]

oh Gabysmum I have no advice to offer but you are in my thoughts and prayers

[diva det]

i had a d/c at 12 weeks. I bled slightly for a day or so, but physical was Ok by the next day. Its the mental side of it that you can't put a time limit on
HTH and take care of yourself
odette

[*Ang*]

Thanks for all the :hugs: and support.

Oh darl, I am sorry to see this post.

Me too!

Odette - thats interesting cause my OB said to expect up to 10 days of bleeding cause as he said there was more tissue matter involved.

Nic - didnt think about the milk coming in. Am hoping cause it is only going to be 13 weeks that I wont have to experience that.

Everyones personal experiences are much appreciated and thank you so much for sharing ladies. Its good to know what I can possibly expect in advance altho I do understand that everyones bodies are different. I suppose, typical of me, I am trying to "plan" and organise as much as I can and make the best of the situation hence being practical about it. I did all my crying a few days ago now just have to get "down to business" so to speak.

[belfie]

Oh Gabysmum, i'm so sorry to hear your news.

I had a D&C at ~10 weeks, and bled (very lightly) for ~16 days. I actually stopped for the first 2 days after the D&C and then started. Passed some clots after ~15 days of bleeding (sorry if TMI). FYI the obs told me to expect 10-14 days of bleeding, so I checked in when it continued longer, but didn't turn out to be an issue. Otherwise felt physically quite ok.

Thinking of you and hope all goes well with the D&C

:hugs: Belfie

[nellsbells]

My first D& C was quite traumatic (was booked in, but passed at home and lost quite alot of blood pre surgery- also sleep deprived), so I felt exhausted for days. With my second, I had no symptoms and found out my baby had passed away when I had an U/S. My surgery was planned and I recovered in a day, minimal PV loss but be can't say the same for my boobs. I was leaking everywhere (sorry TMI) not a nice thing to cope with. I believe if all goes well you will be definitely be ok to go on holidays, will be a perfect pick me up I reckon Just don't forget to pack the nursing pads!! Good luck

[Katiegirl]

Hi Gabysmum - I am so sorry to hear that you have lost your baby. I will keep you in my thoughts.

I had a D&C at 20 weeks after we found out our baby had passed away at 15 weeks. In the recovery room I had quite severe cramps and had painkillers administered via a drip. I was then able to leave about 4 hours after the op. I had minimal bleeding for the first couple of days and I found any cramping was controlled by Nurofen (I had Panadeine Forte but did not use it). The bleeding recommenced about 6 days later, and I believe I passed a clot. The bleeding then stopped again for 11 days and then started again. I bled on and off for around 6 weeks. I was informed that the bleeding is not an issue so long as you don't have severe cramping or a fever. If you do develop either, than you need to speak to a dr as it may be an infection. You also can not use tampons for the bleeding.

I hope that helps.