Retained tissue *updated*

[vivela]

Good news today. I have a thick lining left, 10-11 when 10 is the top of normal, but my dr thinks it will probably take care of itself with my next period. So it is unlikely that I'll have to have a D&C. She implied that my next period might be kind of an elevator in The Shining situation, but I'll take that over surgery and missing work. AND she said it would be ok to use tampons instead of pads, joy!

Went for a follow up u/s and it looks like I'm retaining some tissue. My miscarriage did seem a little anti-climactic after reading some of the other experiences in the miscarriage thread. Not surprised, but I was hoping that maybe because it was early, it was just going to be a (relatively) easy process. 
The tech assured me that the doctor's office would want to talk to me ASAP, but they haven't called me. I should have called them today, but I lost track of time. It is frustrating that after having to wait for the natural miscarriage and going through it, I will probably have a D&C anyway. 
I hate wearing pads. I miss sex. I really was hoping I wouldn't have to miss any work. Etc., etc. 

[nikolie93]

The waiting is the worst and it's normal to be frustrated until it's finally over so I don't have much advice there *hug*

I hope the Dr calls you back soon!

[mrsb22]

I'm so sorry if you have to go through the D&C as well. I took off extra days from work but mostly for mental health, physically I just took it easy for a couple of days. Depending on your job, you may not have to take more than the day of off, but like @sarahwithah said try not to think about work and take care of yourself (((hugs)))

[vivela]

Thanks everyone, I still don't know what the result will be. But I've gotten past the idea of this being over easily. Complications happen, and they happen often to most people.
I have a wonderful job that I love, I find being there comforting, and my students take my mind off of things. That alone makes me such a lucky person. Day to day, I have a good life, regardless of what might be happening now.

[chiapet]

vivela, I am so so so sorry. I was in your position, somewhat, waiting for it to naturally happen but I just knew my body wasn't going to get rid of it all and I asked for a D&C. After it was over, my doctor told me there was a lot left and it was good she did it.

If you need the procedure, you will feel a huge relief, at least I did. Just knowing everything was gone felt sad, but good.

HUGE ((HUGS)) and if you want to chat further, feel free to PM me. XO

[followthesun]

Feb 19, 2015 3:25:23 GMT -5 vivela said:

Thanks everyone, I still don't know what the result will be. But I've gotten past the idea of this being over easily. Complications happen, and they happen often to most people.
I have a wonderful job that I love, I find being there comforting, and my students take my mind off of things. That alone makes me such a lucky person. Day to day, I have a good life, regardless of what might be happening now.

You are amazing. Look at your positive attitude shining through! Way to go!