Scheduled for a D

[Holly70]

Hi!
I'm scheduled for a D&C and a hysteroscopy on Friday to remove some "tissue" in my uterus that has caused abnormal bleeding.  This procedure is to be performed under local anesthesia, and I was wondering what I can expect as for as pain/discomfort during/from the procedure.  I'm a big baby when it comes to any type of surgery!

[Holly70]

Hi!  Thanks for all of your comments.  Well, I had the procedure this morning and am already home.  I honestly don't remember anything at all.  Right now I just have some cramping..just going to take it easy today and see how I feel in the am.  The pathology results will come back on Thursday, so I'll know more about whats going on then.

[lmroswell]

Hi all.  FYI...I had a D & C years ago for a miscarriage.  It was performed in the doctor's office, with a 'local'.  I have a high tolerance for pain, but the pain I experienced with THAT procedure was excruciating.  Everyone else that I have personally known to have had a D & C, was done in the hospital, with more than a local anesthetic.  Because my procedure was done in the doc's office, they were prohibited from using anesthesia that would put me out.  I would highly recommend you speak with your doctor and ask exactly what they are going to give you during the procedure, and ask if it is done differently in a surgical facility.  I am not saying it is as painful for others that had it done the way I had it done, everyone is different.  But, ask lots of questions.  I also have a tipped uterus, so that made it a little difficult to get in there, and I am sure that was a factor in the pain aspect part of it.  After the procedure, there was minimal discomfort.  Good luck.  It's done a thousand times each day all over the country, no big deal, but ask specific questions!

[cjacob28]

Hello,
I am also scheduled for a D & C on Aug 13.My Dr recommended it because my monthly period is really heavy ( i have to use diapers instead of sanitary napkins!)
I'm really scared.Not of the surgery but the result of the procedure. I hope they will not find abnormalities.
I hope everything will turn out fine with you.
Take care...

[tnt406]

HI HOLLY WHEN YOU WAKE UP,FROM SURGERY YOU WILL FEEL LIKE YOUR ON YOUR PERIOD.YOU WILL ALL SO HAVE SOME SORENESS IN AND AROUND YOUR CERVIX ALL OF THIS IS NORMAL.I'M SURE THE DOCTOR THAT PERFORMS THE SURGERY WILL GIVE YOU A PRESCRIPTION FOR PAIN PILLS ALL SO.YOU WILL NOT BE ALLOWED TO SEXUAL INTERCOURSE FOR 6 WEEKS.NO BENDING OR LIFTING ANY THING OVER 10 POUNDS EITHER.YOU WILL BE ABLE TO TAKE SHOWERS,BUT NO SITTING IN THE BATH TUB.I HOPE I HAVE HELPED WITH YOUR QUESTION.GOOD LUCK ON FRIDAY AND REST UP REAL GOOD TOMORROW.TAKE CARE OF YOUR SELF TNT406.