which would you recommend - medical or surgical?

I would recomend surgical because you would have less emotional and physical trauma and pain.

I would also recomend that you find a new gyno but that is just me

Surgical is actually slightly safer since they know for sure all of the pregnancy tissue is gone. If you do it at home via medical there is no way for them to know for sure.

The instruments are safe; and the procedure is safe You'll recover so much more quickly and won't experience the pain of the induced miscarriage which I've heard can be very painful.

This is a silly question, i guess. How much will it cost at your country for surgical abortion? On my experience (6-7 weeks pregnant) costs me 100,000 yen which is 900 US dollar. It's the most cheapest depending on the hospital and the weeks of the fetus. I didn't say that the cheapest way is medical abortion. It still depend on your decision. Eiri is right, surgical is slightly safer than medical which you'll never know if the tissue is gone unless you'll had an ultrasound afterwards.

I would recommend the surgical. When I had mine done, I bounced back from the anesthesia (iv sedation? I was knocked out entirely, not awake at all) literally right when I woke up. No nausea from the sedation either. I had mild-moderate cramping at the clinic for less than 30 mins, and bled so lightly I didn't really need a pad for about 2 hours, then stopped bleeding until I got my next birth control induced period.
I was only at the clinic for 2 hours and 15 minutes (my poor boyfriend kept looking at his clock and waiting for me, he was so anxious to make sure I was ok).

I was able to go back to school and go on a field trip the very next day and felt absolutely no ill effects from the procedure.

If it is the instruments you are apprehensive about, you can always asked to be put to sleep, if that clinic offers that option. And remember, the people performing the procedures are doctors that specialize in this type of care and have been doing it for a long time, you will be in good hands.

And I'm sorry your ob/gyn wasn't more understanding, it sounds like she wasn't helpful at all, perhaps you might consider changing practitioners. Hopefully your ob/gyn won't behave inappropriately after your procedure.

oh oopps, didn't realized this was an old post. I was duped O_O

Not that old - the op was only on the 4th of this month and all information helps others that may read it

Update.

Sorry it took me so long to get back. I've been super busy as I'm sure everyone else has been as well.

The clinic I WAS going to go to apparently over-booked themselves. They said over the phone that this was a busy time of year for them. Actually, she said that their busiest time of year would be 3-4 weeks after christmas but I digress, so we decided to go with another clinic, still two hours away. Because I've had to wait, longer, my only option now is the surgical method and I'm going to a clinic with full iv sedation (thanks for the suggestion Amino65). The soonest I could make an appointment for was December 29th. Since we'll be seeing family in the same town as this clinic, it won't be a long drive for us anymore.

So, I'm nervous, slightly, but all in all very ready to not be pregnant anymore. The "morning" sickness, which I have no idea why they call it that when I am sick 24 hours a day, is driving me crazy. I can hardly put a bra on my breasts and nipples hurt so bad. And it will be nice not having to get up to go to the bathroom every 10 minutes.

I am upset that I had to wait longer, though. I'm kind of super-pissed at the first clinic. And I am up against a deadline because the second trimester procedures all jump in price and I don't think we would be able to afford one. As it is, if we get this done on the 29th I'll be at 10 weeks, just shy of the 11th. It's almost surreal that I have to wait and remain pregnant even longer. But there's hope that this will be over with soon. Thanks to everyone who replied.

Good luck; you'll be JUST fine. I'm glad to hear you're getting surgical with full sedation, it seems to be the most comfortable option from what I have learned.

It is annoying the clinic over-booked themselves!! But 10 weeks isn't uncommon at all for an abortion. 90% of all abortions happen between 6 and 12 weeks

Raja Rex-

Eiri is TOTALLY right on..

I work in an abortion clinic pt..

MOST women are between 7-12 weeks..

Think about it.. Not all women have 400$ to shell out 'NOW', so they may wait until the next pay check. Some women cannot find a sitter, or do not have support, so it takes them longer to get situated.

Being 10 weeks is early

We're back home now.

Just wanted to drop everyone a note and say thanks for your help and support.

We went into the clinic on the 29th, did a lot of waiting to be called back to the back but not too much. The staff was very caring and supportive. It seemed to be over in no time at all. I was kind of surprised by that.

I didn't really experience any pain. Just had some cramping later on but the pregnancy symptoms went away almost instantaneously which was an enormous relief. I'm very glad that the whole thing is over, very relieved.

Cari, since you said you work at a clinic, are you guys ever allowed to accept cookies or baked goods? Just something that I've been thinking about, to say thanks.

I thought I would feel different than I did. I thought that I would be super emotional or even sad and depressed, but I haven't been. If anything I think my moods have really leveled off and gone back to normal. Overall I'm very glad that I'm not pregnant anymore and if no one has ever said that they were glad to get their period, well I'll be the first because I am very glad to have had the abortion and have a slight period and I can't wait for the next one. I think I'll throw a little party for my periods from now on which may make me weird but oh well.

Thank you to everyone who replied.

Heh! I think I threw a little party in my head every time my period came after a scare. I'm so glad it went well for you! Sounds like that's a great clinic to go to.