D&C Question........?

Question

My Dr just called and after reading my results of my most recent ultrasound (no fetal pole) he wants to schedule me for a D&C next week on Sept 3rd (which is also my wedding anniversary) because I will be past my 8week mark then...He asked if I wanted to be awake and have a spinal or be asleep during the D&C. I had a previous D&C and was given a spinal and was awake through it because Im afraid to be put under (stupid phobia) but after wards I had a severe spinal headache, this time Im thinking of be knocked out. If you had a D&C were you awake or asleep? What was it like to be knocked out...Im so afraid

Answer 1

you dont remember anything when your knocked out and it seems that you where alseep for 10 mins. You dont feel much pain after awards put u want to sleep everything off right afterwards.

Answer 2

I have had 2 D&Cs (the first one they did not manage to take everything out - but this is VERY RARE)

I wasnt given the option to be awake - they just told me that I would be asleep and that was that.

I have to tell you though that I am so glad I was put to sleep and I would recommend it.

All they do is put a catheta in your arm or hand ready. They sometimes insert a little tablet up into you (no pain whatsoever) to loosen the neck of your womb, just to make it easier for them.

I was with my husband until they took me to the operating room. I remember being wheeled down and I was petrified but I had 2 porters wheeling me that were cracking jokes the whole way which helped.

Inside the little room I had 3 people - the anaesthetist, the person who performs it and a nurse. The anaesthetist talked me through it all and the nurse held my hand the whole time and stroked my head while they injected into the catheta.

I felt a warm fuzzy feeling (it was actually a nice feeling, I know that sounds weird!) Then I remember them telling me to close my eyes - and then- nothing.

The next thing I know is I was awake in a different room with a nurse beside me who handed me some air. After about 5 minutes they took me straight back to my Husband who was allowed straight in.

I had no pain after whatsover which shocked me, only a little bit of bleeding and I felt a bit wobbly for about an hour.

Obviously it was a terrible experience but the actual "procedure" was done so sympathetically, the nurses were amazing and were constantly holding my hand as I was petrified of being put under as well.

Thats all I can say - I am pleased I was put under as I slept through it all and didnt have to see anything that was going on around me (as I get scared when I see doctors with their masks on etc.)

I wish you all the best. I feel for you having it on your anniversary. Mine was done 2 days before Xmas so I know how it feels to have a special day ruined like that.

But the future I am sure will be happy for you and you WILL get that bundle of joy.

Answer 3

The best person to ask is your doctor. Don't be afraid to explain your fears to him and ask about all the options available. If you have previously reacted badly to an epidural, and a general anaesthetic concerns you, ask if there's any alternatives.

Answer 4

When I had a D&C done I was knocked out. All I could remember was being brought to the sugery room, put on the table, then feeling this burning sensation in my head. It was a very quick blackout. Next thing I know I heard the nurse calling my name and I was waking up in the recovery room. I was able to stand up and walk to the bathroom and change clothes. That was the first time I ever been put under and I was so scared! But over all it wasnt that bad.

Afterwards I was aching all over my body, I was perscribed hydrocodone for the pain.

Answer 5

KNOCK OUT!

It saved me from such emotional pain.

as for me - had no pains, no problems after.