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Donna
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Name: Donna
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did you go to work after your HSG?
I have one scheduled next week at 9am and am debating if I should go to work after it. The test is in Lake Success and I'll have to drive to Shea and catch the 7 to Grand Central. What do you think? I'm only even considering it because I just started at a new job
p.s. Can I drive? probably a silly question but I was curious since I won't have DH with me
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Posted 6/22/05 10:53 AM |
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MrsJ
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Name: Kathy
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Re: did you go to work after your HSG?
Donna,
first off - i take the 7 to Grand Central every day - where do you work? I'm Lex & 42nd (Chrysler Bldg).
Second - take the day - really. I am so glad I did. I should have taken 2 days. If you dont have any blockage then the HSG wont be too bad (from what I hear) but I had a blocked tube and it was really painful. The whole procedure and after too. I was cramping a lot and spotting, plus the contract leaks out of you too (bring a pad with you).
I could have driven myself home but DH was with me so I didnt have to. Bring Advil/Motrin with you too - and take some before the HSG as well.
Good luck! Dont let me scare you with my HSG...I had a bad time but its not the norm, especially if your tubes are not blocked.
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Posted 6/22/05 11:05 AM |
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Donna
1 year already!!
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Name: Donna
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Re: did you go to work after your HSG?
Thanks Kathy!
I think I will take the day, I have a low tolerance for pain so I'll probably find it uncomfortable. They told me about the Motrin plus I have to go on antibiotics for a few days before & after the test.
I had no idea you worked around here (we're close neighbors - I'm at 40th & Park) - maybe one day the TTC crew can have a NYC happy hour GTG.
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Posted 6/22/05 11:58 AM |
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rose825
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Re: did you go to work after your HSG?
I had no blocked tubes and the test was HORRIBLE. I have a high tolerance for pain, had my first baby with no pain meds. I am not trying to scare you but I would take the day off. I wish someone would have prepared me better.
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Posted 6/22/05 12:01 PM |
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FeliciaDP
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Re: did you go to work after your HSG?
I don't know about the HSG .. BUT I just wanted to wish you Good Luck, Donna! And based on what I've heard from quite a few ladies, I'd cut yourself some slack and just take the day off..
PS: Kathy I didn't konw you worked in the Chrysler Building... I cross your path everyday, since I come into work via Grand Central
I'm right in midtown also ... 7th/51st .. a NYC /Happy Hour GTG would be cool
Message edited 6/22/2005 12:03:50 PM.
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Posted 6/22/05 12:03 PM |
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MrsJ
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Name: Kathy
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Re: did you go to work after your HSG?
Wow I didnt know there were so many of us in this area!!
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Posted 6/22/05 12:09 PM |
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Susan
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Name: Susan
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Re: did you go to work after your HSG?
I actually was OK right after the HSG. I drove myself home and i have two blocked tubes. It didn't start to really bother me until the day after, and my pain lasted for a week which is unusual. I think it was as soon as my painkillers wore off. I took prescription strength Motrin before and after the procedure. My advice is the same as the otehr ladies, take the day off just incase. I know of many women who have returned to work though, and were fine. Actually, I had to babysit for my sister's two kids immediately following the procedure and I was nervous about it, but I did fine. GL!
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Posted 6/22/05 12:31 PM |
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Donna
1 year already!!
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Name: Donna
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Re: did you go to work after your HSG?
Thanks for your responses ladies - I really appreciate them
We should work on a NYC GTG, maybe late July/August after the LI one that's next week
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Posted 6/22/05 12:43 PM |
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Diane
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Name: D
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Re: did you go to work after your HSG?
I took the day off because it was smack in the middle of the day. DH took me out to lunch. I was a bit crampy afterwards.
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Posted 6/22/05 3:55 PM |
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