The main things I remember about my d&c is signing the medical admission and consent form and the question - do you think you may be pregnant. That just devestated me as I was still in a semi-denial state and shocked. I was just going through the motions. I'm not sure if you've already done that yet?
As RoryRory said, the procedure is fairly painless, although if you haven't been in hospital before you may find it all a little daunting - I know I did. They'll first go through your paperwork, check your BP etc and confirm you know what you are there for. I then got a quick chat to the anethetist who checks if you are on any medication, have allergies etc. You may then have to wait until it's your turn. For me, I waited a little while in a waiting room, then went to a pre-admission room where I was given a bed and a nice warm blanket.
As for the pants/pad, I wasn't bleeding but I was provided a pant that was paper like that tied up on the side, so that may be an option. They obviously remove it once you are under.
I do recall feeling really lonely and sad when I was in recovery, until DH came and got me and took me home. In recovery, in my experiences, they will offer food and drink to see that you can handle it as part of the recovery process.
I hope this information helps you to understand the process as it's new to you. Good luck. Take care afterwards with your emotions. Again as RoryRory said, it can hit hard afterwards as your hormones re-balance.
I am really sorry to hear of you loss lissy . I would agree the procedure itself was not too bad - I felt the same way as you - I knew it was what I wanted etc. I wish you comfort in your recovery and time to grieve the loss of your little one.
Rach xx
I'm so sorry, I had a d&c 3 weeks ago. They'll let you go home from hosital when you can go to the bathroom and eat something after the procedure. It's the days after that it hits you, remember to be kind to yourself then.
Lissy I am so so very sorry that you are going through this it is just the most heartbreaking thing I can think of. I just had my D&C today after finding out on Thursday that our bubby had no heartbeat. I was also terrified, but completely confident in my decision that I wanted the D&C instead of waiting. I hadn't had a surgery under general before either.
I won't lie to you it is very scary, but the actual procedure isn't too bad. I am 6 hours post op now & I have no pain at all. The worst part for me was that they ask you over & over what procedure you're having & getting all of the details. It was hard for me to have to keep saying the same things over & over. Also when I woke up I was a bit confused, due to the anesthetic I think, but otherwise came out the other end sad but physically ok.
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. I would agree the procedure itself was not too bad - I felt the same way as you - I knew it was what I wanted etc. I wish you comfort in your recovery and time to grieve the loss of your little one.
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