D&C with pain meds and local anesthesia only

[Birds71]

I thought I would post this as a separate question.  Misoprostol did not work to induce a miscarriage.  The fetus didn't make it past 6 - 6.5 weeks and after a call with my OBGYN, I found out that I had two options for the D&C.  Either day surgery (fully knocked out - which I have had done) or as an in-office visit.  She will give me Valium and two other pain meds to take prior to coming in and then a local is given prior to the procedure.  She said the procedure itself shouldn't last more than 5-6 minutes and might be like very heavy menstrual cramps.

Now I'm a little nervous and just wanted to hear if anyone has gone through the same procedure.

Thank you!

[adgal]

I am so glad it's over and the procedure done this way was easy on you physically.  BTW, I always get sick with meds like that as well.  Combined with the stress you must have been under, not a big surprise you got sick, but I am glad to hear your feeling better.

Thanks for sharing the info.  Its so good to know what other options are available.  Hopefully I never need another D&C, but if I do i am going to ask about this option.  I think it would be my preference.  To be honest, the noises where the part I would have been most worried about, so glad to hear that wasn't an  issue.

Take care honey, and I am glad this whole ordeal is over for you.  

[Birds71]

If anyone is given this option for an early miscarriage - take it!  The procedure itself was a piece of cake.  The worst part was the two shots of local anesthesia to the cervix.  Actually, just the first one was pretty bad because I wasn't prepared.  prior to the appt, I took Valium, Vicodin and phenagran (sp?) for nausea.  Right when we got to my dr's office, I felt this gush and went to the bathroom.  lots of bright red blood and some tissue in the toilet.  I told my dr and we all kind of had a laugh - like, really?  Now my body is deciding to do it on it's own?  They did an U/S and there was still plenty left so we proceded.  The procedure itself felt like a little plunger going in and out of my lower-abdomen.  No vacuum sound which was nice not to have to hear.  She said the drugs would wear off around 3 that afternoon and then I could take more pain meds if I needed them.

She was right on target...but it wasn't really pain I felt.  I felt like a million bucks until about 4 that afternoon.  Then, possibly the worst diarrhea I have ever had set in for hours.  I'm not sure if it was just a reaction to all the drugs in my system, or maybe specifically to the Valium?  Finally got a piece of toast down that night and then more bathroom issues the next morning, followed by dry heaving.  Sorry for the TMI.  :)  Took three naps yesterday and finally had enough energy to take a shower.  Feel MUCH better today, just not 100%, still a little weak feeling but overall pretty good.

But again, the procedure itself was a breeze and I'm so glad I opted for that way vs. full surgery and being knocked out.

[Birds71]

I had no idea either!  Hopefully I will be so loopy from all the pain meds that it really won't be much worse than really bad cramps.  I can handle that.  

I agree about being knocked out...there is a positive and a negative to it for sure.  My husband will be there with me and I'll take at least tomorrow off work and possibly Wednesday.  

I will for sure post an update as soon as this is all over.  many, many thanks for your positive thoughts!  :)

[adgal]

I had no idea that was an option.  It has never been offered to me that way.  I think I probably would have tried it as I am not crazy about being knocked out.  I know it's safe, but like most, don't like not knowing what is going on.  

Whatever you decide, I will keep you in my thoughts all day tomorrow.  I am glad the whole ordeal will be over physically so that you can move forward with the emotional healing.  xoxo