What to Expect After a D and C

hey,

i have been thru two d & c and its not like having surgery. you should be okay the next day just realy sore and very emotional. it will take you a few days to get over the soreness but other than that, you need someone to be with you the day of the d & c but thats it.

trust me i have been here and if you need someone to talk too i am here.

T. dempsey
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Hi A.,
I've had 2 due to pregnancy losses and it's really not that bad. I had an IV and was put out for the surgery, however I actually went for breakfast on my way home from the hospital. I was a little groggy that day, but went to work the very next day. The 2nd one was emotional for me, but the procedure was surprisingly easy. I did bleed for about a week afterward.

I had a D & C a few years ago. I agree it was only as bad as a rough peroid BUT...I took the pain pills as soon as I got home and took another dose as soon as it was time for the first day. It may have been worse had I not taken the pain pills. Just take it easy and you'll be fine.

I had a d and c about 5 years ago and it wasnt bad. No lifting any for awhile but i cramped for about2 days and i ws back to work that same week. Good luck and god bless.

Hi A.. I had a D & C several years ago and didn't have any real discomfort other than some cramping. I was extremely tired afterwards and slept for like 8 hours after I got home. My d&c was due to a miscarriage though. I hope everything works out for you and you recover well from yours. Good luck

I am sorry for your loss. I decided against (called expectant management) having a D&C after a miscarriage. My miscarriage was before 12 weeks and my body was starting to do what it needed to do on it's own. I do have friends who had D&C and they had cramping for the first 24 hours, bleeding for a week or so and just tired for a few days.