Fed up with bleeding (rant)

[dan-o]

I need a bit of a whine today, sorry in advance

I'm just so fed up with bleeding & feeling crap.

It's been 2 weeks since my ERPC & I'm still walking around with these flipping sanitary pads strapped to my arse.
I mean, don't get me wrong, it's not heavy now, but still there every time I wipe, reminding me of the damage the surgeon did & still making me wonder if something more sinister is going on in there.

The longer it goes on, the angrier I get.
I've never even met the surgeon who cocked me up, just his underlings, makes me wonder if he's avoiding me?
No one has apologised for what I'm going through either, surely I deserve that at least?
It's been the worst 2 weeks of my life & it's not over yet.

Not to mention the HPT's, which haven't got any lighter since last weekend

I found out my baby was struggling at 8 weeks weeks & had died by 10.
So It's not as if I was very far gone or anything.
I was only 12 1/2 weeks by the time of the ERPC, a fortnight ago.

When I found out back then, never even dreamed it woud still be dragging on now. How can a simple MC become so complicated?

And why, why, why, is it taking so long?

Phew! That feels better getting it all off my chest!

 

[nnn84]

I am so sorry for your loss hun!

Hopefully things won't take too long now to return to how they should be for you.

Thinking of you xxx

 

[redball]

I'm really sorry Dan-o. I can sympathize with you. I felt the same way after my d&c and the bleeding went on for what seemed an eternity. Every time you think you're done, there's more. Totally annoying and it's very understandable that you're frustrated. I really hope you feel better soon.

 

[RobenR]

Dan-O I'm so sorry you're going through this. Rant all you want, you're certainly entitled to after all this cock-up!

 

[chella]

Hey

Im feeling the same and its been 2 weeks since m/c , some days the bleeds have gone then their back , gets me worried that i should go back to hospital to check all ok, its hard to get urself back on track when ur still going through this; Not sure what happened with u and hospital but the person responsible should give u a written apopolgy' So sorry fo rwhat happened there and hope things get easier for u , i cant wait to stop wear these pads!!!! So uncomfatable and ive had to wear them for 3mths now really as was havin irregular bleeds in pregnancy aswell sending

rachy xxx

 

[Nicki2202]

Awwwww hun This is really dragging on for you. It has gotten very complicated. I really really hope they can get to the bottom of this soon and get you back to normal

 

[Csunshine013]

So sorry for your loss. I myself am going through the whole procedure Mar. 9 and yes I did bleed for about two weeks, now though finished. I hope you get a speedy recovery. It will get better. I know everyday I wake up and can see some improvement I feel better. Please feel free to contact me as I am fresh off m/c and procedure as I didn't pass everything once induced.

 

[moonmama]

Hi rant allowed! I feel the same, i'm still bleeding 28 days after my first erpc and 17 days since my second one - costing me a fortune in pads and I dont know why!

I travelled 50 miles yesterday to be scanned- but could not see a doctor! Before my second erpc for retained products I was told I had blocked damaged tubes due to the infection. Yesterday the sonographer said they cant see my tubes but I have an enormous haemarrhagic cyst on my ovaries- but need to speak to the gynae dr's. Any one know anymore about this?! I'm very very confused what this means!

xxx

 

[dan-o]

I tried a different GP for a whinge thisavo
She was actually lovely & has ordered me some tests for next week so we can rule out thyroid etc for next time. Well pleased about that!! Given the circumstances, she thinks I'm actually doing quite well physically!

Moonmama- I wonder, could they have damaged you during the procedure like they did me? I still have my pregnancy cyst on my right ovary, I saw it on mondays scan, but it's a bit deflated now & measures under 3cm, it wasn't hemorrhaged tho, not sure what would cause that. My hemorrhages are between the muscle & the endometrium, where the surgeon stabbed right through the womb lining & into my muscles a few times.
When can you get to see someone? Your story is even more drawn out than mine, you poor thing

Csunshine- I've PM'd you

Chella - I would certainly get yourself checked over if you are even slightly worried. Even if there's nothing wrong, it's no harm done, better safe than sorry & it will put your mind at rest

nnn84, redball, roben & nicky, huge for you, thanks for listening to me wail on.. AGAIN!! xxxxxx

 

[becky77]

Oh dan o you sure have been through the wringer and if anybody is entitled to rant its you, i actually think your handling things very well .
After an erpc all you want is your body back and its just horrible waiting for it to happen.
Its good that your getting some tests though .
hope you get your body back soon .
xxx

 

[moonmama]

Hi - if they have damaged me - they aren't admitting it! The sonographer said my uterus looked 'normal' now with no more retained products. So its just a question of whether my tubes are ok and what this 'thing' on my ovary could be?! Am waiting for an appt to come in the post so I can speak to someone for some answers and to stop bleeding- doing my head in!!

hope yours settles soon! It is a comfort to know that others get through this too!xx

 

[dan-o]

Are you still on the antibiotics?
I finish mine on tuesday, I'll be quite glad, they make me feel sick, lol!

I had a lot of pain around my ovaries last night, still a bit twingy today not sure what that was all about? Perhaps an attempted ovulation or something.

Are you feeling OK in yourself moonmama?

 

[moonmama]

feel fine in myself now, for the first week I had pain in my left side but thats gone now! I finished my ABs yesterday

how do you feel now?

its just the not knowing and the bleeding thats driving me mad! The sonographer asked if it was a period!! How would I know? and surely it cant be?! can it?

 

[moonmama]

Have you got any ovulation sticks Don-o? Maybe you are ovulating?

 

[dan-o]

Not sure if this helps moonmama..
I've had a googling session on hemorrhagic ovarian cysts & it seems they can happen if a blood vessel breaks during ovulation, when the follicle ruptures.
They usually resolve on their own, but if they persist & cause prolonged pain can be removed via keyhole surgery

PS. My ov sticks are positive no matter what, as my HPT's are too. Bloody hormones, lol!

 

[moonmama]

Thanks for that, that doesn't sound as scary- considering they said I had a hydrosalpinx the week before!

Ah yes sorry I forgot about the pos preg tests! Mine are finally negative..after 29days! From reading what other people say on here- it seems that the more established the pregnancy- the longer the hcg loiters. My first erpc was at 13 weeks- but baby only measured 10 weeks. And the problem with having things left behind makes the hcg loiter even longer.

heres hoping we can all get out of limbo land soon!

 

[dan-o]

Yeah mine was very similar to yours in dates, so maybe my hormones will need a full month to go down as well.

The hydrosalpinx diagnosis must have been incredibly scarey, but it does sound like AB's have done their job in the nick of time. Thats why I made sure I went & got sorted, after you said how quick it can come on, I'm so glad you told me, thanks again for that BTW

 

[moonmama]

Really glad I helped!! Shame I didn't take my own advice sooner though! I should know better seeing as I'm a nurse!

Seriously though- I think the more people that are aware of the potential complications post m/c the better

 

[dan-o]

I totally agree moonmama, there is another lady who has posted in the TTC section who also seems to be having issues after recent surgical miscarriage! x