QuestionHey Danielle,
This is a long one.lol. I just finished taking my second dose of cytotec on the first after taking the first dose on the 31st of aug. in which i suffered toe numbing cramps and passed several very large clots ( i was 6 wks). it has been two days since and i was wondering, how exactly do i know when its finished? I have been bleeding normally since then, with a few cramps thrown in throughout the day. I noted that on the instructions they gave me it advises against leafy vegetables and foods and vitamins containing folic acid. how long after the procedure do i have to wait until i can eat foods with folic acid? my follow up appt, isn't until the third week of this month and i work out alot, ,so eating alot of fatty foods, is kind of counter productive...i know its trivial, but i want to get this weight off that I've rapidly accumulated during this 6 wk period. I gained like almost 15 pounds...is that to normal of pregnancy? ( i know its like three questions in there, but your response would be greatly appreciated! thanks so much!)
AnswerHi Daysia :)
It sounds like you're 'finished' so to speak. As long as the big clots don't start up again, it seems like your uterus has passed most if not all of the tissue.
Well the folic acid they want you stay away from because it can interfere with the medication working. But you'll probably want to wait until the checkup-or call your doctor's office and check and tell them about your situation, to make sure the abortion is complete. I think you'll be ok as long as you don't take a supplement of it-but if it's found in foods you're fine. You can check just to be sure if you're worried.
Some women gain more than others-it only becomes an issue if she's becomes overweight and a cesarean is required, or other complications ensue (like diabetes). It could have been stress. Different women gain different amounts of weight.
Hope I helped, if not, always feel free to let me know :)
