The D&C post-surgery . . .

Well, before I went in for surgery the nurse explained all the post-op scenarios because I might not be coherent after surgery because of the anesthesia.  She explained that there might be some mild discomfort and pain and then some light bleeding that will taper off and stop.  So, Jay said we would just expect the opposite because that is how it is for me/us.

Surgery was Monday.  I came home, took a brief nap, and by the end of the evening I was not bleeding nor spotting.  I had no pain, cramping or discomfort.  The same day surgery nurse called and checked on me Tuesday afternoon and I was able to tell her there was no discomfort, no cramping, no pain, and no bleeding. 

Now remember, I am not the typical patient and like Jay said we know to always expect the opposite.

So, by Wednesday morning I was spotting.  Then by Thursday I was bleeding and having some discomfort. Not cramping. No burning sensation while urinating.  But where I would feel menstrual cramps, in the lower pelvic area, I was (still) having a burning sensation and discomfort.  By Friday morning, I had a really good flow going on, which didn't make any sense to me because isn't a D&C basically scraping the uterine lining out, so how could (can) I be bleeding.  Jay had recommended calling the doctor, but at first I was resistant, but after some gushing I decided to call later that afternoon to inquire.

Well, my doctor is out of the office till Monday, Feb. 15th, so the doctor that was in the office reviewed my file and had his nurse call me back.  Apparently, this is NOT normal, but since I'm not saturating a pad every hour there's no immediate concern and I can wait till my doctor returns.  The nurse said that bleeding after a D&C is usually an indication that the D&C didn't work.  Okay, what does that mean?