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Originally Posted by amanda6035
It just flat out sucked. I know I'm going to seem like a wimpy baby to the other women on here who've had it done, and without trying to be gross or give TMI, I understand now why when they first came out, they were only given to women who had kids already - because your junk stretches easier.
I had EVER intention of going back to work after the appt. Yeah right. I was thisclose to passing out when it was over. I was wearing a sweatshirt, and I got flush while I was waiting to check out. The lady in front of me was taking forever. Before i could get my sweatshirt off because I realized I was about to roast in it, I slowly slid down the wall I was leaning against. They brought me a glass of water. I thought I was going to throw up. I dont get nautious easily, so it really took me by surprise that I reacted this way.
I am NOT a wimp. It was super embarrassing, and I was trying so hard to just....have it done and be over with. It hurt like hell two little times, but when they were finished actually getting it in, it just felt like regular period cramps. It sucked REAL BAD when they were doing it, but as quickly as it hurt, it was overwith too... I wouldnt discourage anyone from getting one, just caution them that it will hurt. I dont think I was properly prepared for what it was going to be like.
I ended up taking the rest of the day off from work and piled up on the couch with Motrin, M&Ms and Coke. I've had some lower back pain this week, but they said that was normal.
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Congratulations on your Mirena! No you are not a whimp! Everything you described is pretty normal for women who have not had a baby first. Like you, I had the idea that I would go to my second job (I taught at a community college at the time) right afterwards...wrong!
I advise anyone else on here who is thinking of getting one to follow the instructions your doctor gives you before hand and definitely STOCK UP on Advil (I prefer the liquid gels).
I will warn you that your first few cycles with the Mirena will remind you of the insertion because your body is getting used to a foreign object and it is also not uncommon to have sporadic shooting pains...Make sure you carry your Advil in your purse
