D&C- refresh my memory please

[Saffy]

I'm waiting for a scan on Friday to confirm a miscarriage and, barring a miracle, will be having a D&C next Monday. ( the first day of my annual leave- nice)

Its been nearly 3 years since my last D&C, so I can't remember what happens after, and as we are booked to go to Perth on the Thursday for a 10 day holiday, I just want to know what to expect-
-how long will I be bleeding for?
-I don't think I can swim can I?
-will I be in pain for a while?
-how long after a D&C do you have to wait to have sex?

We're staying with a friend for part of it so i will have to warn her that my emotional state will be terrible, she's a doctor at least, but I feel bad that it won't be the holiday we initally thought it would.

thanks for any experiences x

[Marley&Me]

No experiences here, but just wanted to give you some and hope you enjoy your trip xx

[Me+him+bub]

saffy don't give up hope just yet!
I had a D&C with my 13 week loss and I bled for a week, i don't know about swimming because I think they like you to wear a pad to prevent infection, I personally had mild pain, not enough to even take panadol, but everyone is different. I think it was about 2 weeks as we started trying again straight away.

fingers crossed you don't even need one.

[Razzberry]

Saffy, I am so sorry to read this. I really hope your scan on friday is positive.

When I had my D&C I bled for 2 weeks and had cramping/contraction pain for the first 3 days after.
Not sure bout swimming cause of infection and as for DTD I think I was told to wait till the bleeding stopped.

I am so sorry this is happening to you

[Butterfly Dawn]

My experiences were , afterwards some mild pain and bleeding for 7-10days. No swimming, no baths. and we were told wait til your 1st Af again before dtd. and to rest as much as possible. Take time to honour yourself and your angel.

But hoping you dont need need it

X X X

[Floweryfields]

I was told no baths for 2 weeks as the cervix will still be dilated and you can get infections. I had light bleeding for about 10 days.

PS I so hope that you won't need one anyway!

[Elocin]

Aww hun, I'm so sorry

I didn't actually bleed at all after my d&c. I was told to take it easy for a couple of weeks and that we could DTD when I felt comfortable, but to give it a few days.

I was in discomfort for a couple of days afterwards, but nothing worse than period pain.

Praying with everything I've got that you get some good news

[luna moth]

I was told no sexy times for 2 weeks, and to wear a pad. I didn't bleed much either.

I probably wouldn't swim (although I did go on a 50km fundraising bike ride)

Just ask...

I hope it all goes well for you.

[Bumperstump Cummerbund]

I had one this time last year, and was told no sex or swimming for a week. I had zero pain after the first night, and didn't bleed much at all, only for a couple of days. I was only 6 weeks gone though, and most of the stuff was already gone.

Hugs to you hun

[Rach75]

mine was at 10 weeks ... we left for a weeks holiday the next day I only had very light spotting, went for a swim on day 3 and DTD the deed day 4 we were told to just take it easy

[Yas]

I'm waiting for a scan on Friday to confirm a miscarriage and, barring a miracle, will be having a D&C next Monday. ( the first day of my annual leave- nice)

Its been nearly 3 years since my last D&C, so I can't remember what happens after, and as we are booked to go to Perth on the Thursday for a 10 day holiday, I just want to know what to expect-
-how long will I be bleeding for?
-I don't think I can swim can I?
-will I be in pain for a while?
-how long after a D&C do you have to wait to have sex?

We're staying with a friend for part of it so i will have to warn her that my emotional state will be terrible, she's a doctor at least, but I feel bad that it won't be the holiday we initally thought it would.

thanks for any experiences x

Massive hun, i hope you get a wonderful suprise on Friday..... I'm so so sorry this is happening! When i saw that you were pregnant again i was just praying for an easy pregnancy for you!!

Um, my last D&C was august last year. I was 12 weeks along and i had tiny amounts of spotting up until that morning when i had to take a drug that i can't remember the name of!!! Anyway, that made me bleed massive gushes of blood 15 mins after taking it.
I bleed after the D&C for 10-11 days. I'm not sure about the swimming thing. I was in pain for 4-5 days afterwards and i was told not to have sex for 2 weeks. I really hope you won't have to have one sweetheart!!!

Lots of love xxxxxxxxxx

[briggsy's girl]

i'm having a d&c tomorrow - i'll try and come back in with what "instructions" i'm given
mine is not for a loss - i have been bleeding excessively for several days (300ml+ each day) and was scheduled to have one late next month due to finding pre-cancerous cells in endometrium, so it's been brought forward to tomorrow arvo

[possum magic]

Saffy, I really hope you won't need this advice because your baby defies the dr's predictions.

But I wanted to respond anyway. I didn't have any significant pain after the day of my d & c's (i've had three). Didn't need to take any further pain relief after the day of the operation. I think the advice was: no sex or baths (and presumably swimming) for 2 weeks. In relation to the bleeding: I believe most people don't bleed too much or for too long. (My bleeding went on a long time but that isn't typical and related to issues with the pregnancy, not the d & c).

hugs x

[Yas]

Saffy babe i just wanted to wish you luck tomorrow sweetheart and i'll be thinking of you and your little bubba. Lots of love and the stickiest vibes xxxxxxxxxxx

[briggsy's girl]

Another good luck today from me







If you need the info. I was told I could bleed for 5-10 days, with it tapering off quickly. Not to use tampons, only pads, and to rest up for 24 hours. I was given panadol Before the procedure and have needed nothing since although my throat is sire today.

Keep in mind there us not just physical discomfort. The emotional aspect/grief can impact your recovery and your reactions to things. Everyone is different.

Hoping this is all just theory in your case

[Elocin]

Thinking of you today Saffy

[Diamond Girl]

Hoping all is ok Saffy.

[Yas]

Thinking of you Saffy xxx