Okay so after my procedure, I totally panicked when I saw brown stains two weeks later. Thought something was terribly wrong, you know? Here’s exactly what I did step by step.
First Things First
I grabbed my discharge papers and read the tiny print about aftercare. Called the clinic hotline listed there. The nurse asked me:
- Was there heavy red blood or clots?
- Did I have fever or awful cramps?
- Was the brown stuff soaked through pads super fast?
Since I answered “no” to all, she said it was probably old blood working its way out.
What My Routine Looked Like
Next few days I took it dead serious:
- I kept my pad changes regular – like every 3 hours – to track flow
- Stopped lifting anything heavier than my cat
- Set alarms to drink water & take iron pills religiously
- Basically camped on my couch watching Netflix marathons
Still did slow walks around the apartment though – nurse said light movement prevents clotting issues.
Messing Up Once
Got overconfident day 5. Helped my cousin move some chairs… big mistake. Brown spotting turned into red streaks next morning. Freaked out and went straight to urgent care. Doc gave me antibiotics just in case and scolded me: “Recovery isn’t a race. Sit the hell down.”
What I Learned
Took 18 days total for all spotting to vanish. Key takeaways:
- Brown bleeding can be totally normal – your uterus doing deep cleaning
- Call provider immediately if color changes or you feel sick
- Seriously, NO exercise or bending for two full weeks
- Your calendar doesn’t matter – your body’s schedule does
Sharing this because I wish someone had spelled out these details for me. Listen to your body, track changes, and call your clinic at any worry. Saved my sanity.
