Amazing experience
I was 8 weeks pregnant when I went in for my procedure today. I knew It was the right decision for me at this time, however was very nervous and scared after reading the reviews online. I went in around 10am and was greeted by the security guard, a lovely, kind and caring man who gave me some forms to fill out while in the waiting room. These forms went over what to expect in the procedure and had a section to voice any concerns you may have. The counsellor then gets this form and reads it over with you, answering any questions you have. The counsellor takes her time when explaining everything and does not pressure, or rush you in any way. You then meet with a nurse who will do the ultrasound, they do not show you the ultrasound or tell you how far a long you are. They will ask if you want to know how far along you are but you can say no. You then meet with another nurse who takes you into the operating room. She gets you comfortable and will have conversation with you to calm your nerves. I told them I had a high tolerance to most drugs so she administered an extra dose of the fentanyl which kicked in right away. The doctor then comes in and will start the procedure. Being 18 I have never had a Pap smear or any physical exam done before, so was a little worried about the pressure, however I barely noticed that she had already started. It was done in less than 4 minutes, and the pain was extremely mild. Uncomfortable, yes but painful, no. It felt as though I was having my period and a few cramps. After it was done the nurse helped me put on a pad and underwear. They then bring you to a room where you lay down in a chair with a heating pad on your stomach. You can eat crackers and have gingerale. You sit here for about 20 minutes, the first 5 minutes felt as though I had period cramps, nothing to major. But after that they subsided and I barely felt any cramping. You then go to the bathroom to check the pad, mine had very little blood on it, which is good. If you're not bleeding heavily you're allowed to leave. They will send you home with a care package explaining what to expect after, with pills to take that day when you return home and eat, these will stop any infection. Its been about 8 hours since the procedure and I feel completely fine. It simply feels like another period. I was able to go home, eat, walk my dogs and do my work. The only thing that I don't like is the fact that you can't wear tampons (understandable) but being someone who only ever used tampons, using pads is weird for me, and I often feel as though Im bleeding more than I really am. Other than that I have no complaints about this clinic. Everything was clean, professional, fast and not painful at all. I usually don't write reviews but I noticed a lot of bad ones so I thought id share my experience for anyone who read these too and were scared. Im surprised but I left feeling happy and relieved my life can go back to normal now.
I was 8 weeks pregnant when I went in for my procedure today. I knew It was the right decision for me at this time, however was very nervous and scared after reading the reviews online. I went in around 10am and was greeted by the security guard, a lovely, kind and caring man who gave me some forms to fill out while in the waiting room. These forms went over what to expect in the procedure and had a section to voice any concerns you may have. The counsellor then gets this form and reads it over with you, answering any questions you have. The counsellor takes her time when explaining everything and does not pressure, or rush you in any way. You then meet with a nurse who will do the ultrasound, they do not show you the ultrasound or tell you how far a long you are. They will ask if you want to know how far along you are but you can say no. You then meet with another nurse who takes you into the operating room. She gets you comfortable and will have conversation with you to calm your...