I had the surgical one, but i thought you could only have the surgical one if you were past 7 weeks as they might not clear everything or be able to spot it, maybe you are a little further gone?

i have put a thread on here about my experience and it was a positive one, the staff at colchester general were very reassuring and cooperative with me, but again that depends where you have the abortion, as you are going to Marie Stopes i think they will be superb as they are just abortion places aren't they?

As for work, i was back at work the next day, they said not too drive for 48 hours because of the anesthetic, but i honestly felt fine. I think it depends on each person though.

Yes it is very normal for hormones to be everywhere because your body will be adjusting and prepaing a 'home' in your womb.

Honestly take it from a total wimp who had to have 2 attempts at a blood test, i was that scared but the anesthetic was a little less painfull ... its really not that bad at all.

I hope it goes ok x

Hey,

I am a 21 year student, and i got a positive test on monday. I told my mum immediately, and went to the doctors on the tuesday. She referred me to Marie Stopes. I have been booked in for a surgical termination next tuesday. I have asked for a general anaesthetic, although I am in the early stages (4 1/2 weeks). The thing is, I am sooo nervous. What do I expect? Will the staff be supportive? Will I be able to go back to work the next day? My decision is 100%, and I know the biggest thing I wil feel is relief. My boyfriend is unaware of what is going on, cos I don't want him to feel guilty. Also, is it normal to be up and down emotionally prior to this procedure? I feel very comfortable in my decision, as I have so much planned in my life, and it wouldnt be fair on the baby or me if I bought it into the world.
I am just looking for a little peace of mind about the procedure itself.
Thank you very much x x

I had the surgical one, but i thought you could only have the surgical one if you were past 7 weeks as they might not clear everything or be able to spot it, maybe you are a little further gone?

i have put a thread on here about my experience and it was a positive one, the staff at colchester general were very reassuring and cooperative with me, but again that depends where you have the abortion, as you are going to Marie Stopes i think they will be superb as they are just abortion places aren't they?

As for work, i was back at work the next day, they said not too drive for 48 hours because of the anesthetic, but i honestly felt fine. I think it depends on each person though.

Yes it is very normal for hormones to be everywhere because your body will be adjusting and prepaing a 'home' in your womb.

Honestly take it from a total wimp who had to have 2 attempts at a blood test, i was that scared but the anesthetic was a little less painfull ... its really not that bad at all.

I hope it goes ok x

Well I started a thread called "my experience" which goes through how mine went, it wasn't at Marie Stopes though so may be a little different. Its how you feel whether you go back to work the next day but I had mine on a wednesday and moved house on the friday and was fine.

Yes the staff are sooo nice. I was crying so hard when it was about to happen but I had the nicest nurse holding my hand and just talking to me, it really helped. No-one there is judgemental or rude.

You will be bound to be very emotional, part of it hormones. I was constantly crying but as soon as i woke up I felt fine, normal, the next few days were emotional but thats expected I think.

Good Luck! x

just read your message and wanted to say that i'm due to have the medical one next tuesday and i'm terrified too. If you read some of the other threads - they are quite helpful and say that the staff are extremely friendly etc.

hope it goes well xx

Just to you three, it has really helped. Im glad I have found this website, as really put my mind at ease. Im having good and bad days. Today has been good, going out tonight. Trying to lead my life normally, and think of tuesday as a simple prodedure. Im being fairly positive! x x