I had a surgical abortion two days ago. I'm 17 and my fetus was at 8 weeks and 5 days. I chose not to use pain medicine during or after in order to keep track of my symptoms and because I hate to feel tired. That said, here are my inquiries:

first of all, i'm wondering about hormones and body changes. I've read some stories about women experiencing pregnancy symptoms for their full "would-be" pregnancy terms. I've been working out like crazy (even though I know i'm supposed to wait two weeks) in order to lose the weight I gained from being exhausted and starving during the pregnancy. My face is crazy broken out and i'm hoping that will subside as well, if this is due to hormones which will even out soon.

Also, cramps and breathing. I'm not cramping too bad, but since the procedure, and I guess also before the abortion, I have this dull pain in my uterus and am wondering when that will wear off. My breathing has been really short too. I'm going to get some x-rays within the next few weeks if this doesn't go away, but hopefully someone can relate to that.

Finally, this is more about emotional health... I've been with my beautiful boyfriend, who got me pregnant, for a year and a half. We've always been very affectionate and sexual (yes, I realize i'm young and am not asking for advice). We're successful young adults, independent and monogamous. But since getting the abortion, I feel terrible when he touches me. The doctor was a man, who didn't really say anything to me or warn me at all as he shoved his instruments and chemicals into me. I felt it all. I am young... And trying not to let this traumatize me, but it kind of has? Makes me cry everytime I think about it.

Help, or any stories about effects of an abortion would be wonderful.

P.S. I do not regret this. I get upset, but I know that I made the right choice in every perspective.