I am scheduled to have a D & C done in the next couple of weeks. I know that there is pretty much nothing to it, but I do have a question. Even though it is outpatient surgery, would anyone recommend taking the day after off from work as well?? I am thinking it may be a good idea. Has anyone else had a D & C?? How long did you take off from work?? Any advice is greatly appreciated.
Thank you
2006-09-28 13:52:04 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Women's Health
I had a D&C in my doctors office. No antisecea or anything. It was VERY PAINFUL. I suggest you take a few days off. I was sick for a few days because of the pain. I didn't know that was suppost to be done in the hospital. I was young and stupid. The doc. was a quack. I hope you feel better soon after. Take care!!
2006-09-29 05:05:17 · answer #1 · answered by Angel G 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I had a D&C done about two years ago. After the surgery I was as sick as a dog. What they don't tell you is that having an empty stomach and anetheisia don't mix. When I woke up I had hard cramps like menstral cramps that went away with a few tylenol. The nurses offered me crackers and cookies both of which made me sick to my stomach because I was full of anesthesia and didn't have any food on my stomach to sustain it. The next day was Christmas eve, and although I felt fine physically, my throat hurt from the breathing tube.I was back to myself on Christmas day. You may want to take the next day off.
2006-09-28 20:58:23 · answer #2 · answered by Special K 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
You will be under anesthesia for this procedure. You should take a day off from work because of the side effects from anesthesia. It can make you sleepy, or sometimes even give you a headache. Take a day to rest. It is a fairly simple procedure and probably the only effects you have will be caused from the anesthesia.
2006-09-28 22:06:11 · answer #3 · answered by melinda_rn2006 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, I would recommend you take off of work. I had a D & C on a thursday, and took off friday and monday. I didn't feel like getting out of bed the next day let alone going back to work.
2006-09-28 20:56:59 · answer #4 · answered by easterbaby1975 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I had a D & C several years ago, in 1970 and was off work a week. Things have certainly changed since then and the precedure is simpler but go with your doctors advice and how you feel. Bleeding can occur if you are too active.
2006-09-28 20:59:18 · answer #5 · answered by Patsy C 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I did not take any time off of work
2006-09-28 20:54:49 · answer #6 · answered by allferak 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it would be advisable to take a day off after the operation, to make sure that you have enough rest.
2006-09-28 20:56:19 · answer #7 · answered by worrygirl 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋