If this thread exists somewhere, I apologize, I'm on mobile and couldn't find anything. I can really use any and all advice and/or tips you can provide. Allison is breech, the doctor tried to turn her yesterday and we were unsuccessful. Tomorrow morning I'm scheduling a cesarean which will be in less than 2 weeks. This is baby # 3 for me and I have to admit I'm really sad over this. Yes, ultimately I will be thankful for a happy and healthy baby, but a cesarean is not anything I've ever thought about. So I'm sad and I'm scared and incredibly unprepared and uninformed. I'm also really nervous about getting an epidural. My main concerns are (this is what I've come up with this morning) Breastfeeding- -how will affect the production of milk having her via scheduled surgery instead of a vaginal birth. -Pain meds and antibiotics getting into the breast milk. -How do you nurse? With my other 2 I was able to sit up, but it doesn't seem like I'll be able to that right away. Bonding -Will this make it harder to bond with her? The Aftermath- -How long will it take to get back to a normal routine? -the dreaded post birth bowel movement is it as scary as it is after a vaginal delivery? -Can you use tampons sooner than 6 weeks? (Not so much a concern, just curious) Is there anything you wish you would have been told prior to having your c-section?
Well as you probably know by now I'm a FTM but I'll give you two tips from my SIL who has had 2 c-sections. 2st. Get night dresses and undies that will not rub on your incision. Also, get an abdominal binder.
I wish I had more, but I'm sure these ladies can help you out.
Well as you probably know by now I'm a FTM but I'll give you two tips from my SIL who has had 2 c-sections. 2st. Get night dresses and undies that will not rub on your incision. Also, get an abdominal binder.
I wish I had more, but I'm sure these ladies can help you out.
Good luck sweetie!
Thanks Hun! I wish I would have shopped a bit differently for my post birth undies and nursing jammies, I'll need to get more stuff this week. I will be ordering an abdominal binder today. Thanks for the tip, I didn't know what it was or that I was going to need it.
mrspiatt, it does not effect bonding or breastfeeding, at least in my experience. Also you can bf sitting up - for immediate bf'ing sitting up you can put a pillow over the incision site. Also put a pillow with some pressure over site when coughing, laughing, or sneezing - it relieves some of the pressure.
You will be given pain meds and any meds at that, that are safe for baby too. I was on ibuprofen and Percocet.
I can't remember my first bm - but you still have a bloody mess that you deal with just like a vaginal birth. So that bottle comes in handy when going to the bathroom.
It was not hard to bond with baby. I fell in love immediately and she always wanted to be near me.
It is a 2 week recovery time where you can't lift anything heavier than baby. No stairs and no driving. It takes around 8 weeks to completely heal - like no exercising for the first 6-8 weeks. You will be numb around incision site for awhile - AWHILE. They cut thru nerves.
Like pp said, loose fitting clothes around incision site.
I was scared of the epidural last time, which I had for vaginal birth, and I am scared of epidural/spinal this time. But I don't remember it being horrible when it was administered.
I am trying to hit all your questions - sorry if I missed any. If you have more just ask. The good thing about a C-section (at least I tell myself this) you know when you are going in for it and 45 mins after procedure starts, your baby is here. Sometimes it's the not knowing that is scariest for me.
edit - tampons - No I didn't use them any sooner. And to help speed getting back to "normal routine" - start walking as soon as possible, even if you are hunched over. Walking helps you heal quicker.
@janetheconquerer thank you! Not knowing is terrifying to me. I started to google stuff before writing this post, but that's never a good idea and that was definitely confirmed for me this morning. I appreciate all your info and advice and it does make me a little more hopeful that this can and will be a positive experience.
I never had any issue with bonding with baby. As for breast feeding, look up natural breast feeding. The gist is you lay down and place baby on your chest. Baby will instinctually start rooting and wiggle itself to the breast. It's a lot more comfortable for the first few hours. I don't know if it's just my body or not but it took at least 5 days for my milk to come in. If you're having issues and need to supplement ask for an sns so baby is still at breast stimulating milk production.
Yes you will be numb for a while. My scar is actually still numb from my 2nd c section. Any meds they give you are safe for baby. After the first day I only took Percocet when I really needed it, mostly night time.
I'm not going to lie, that first shower is hard. Really hard. Standing in General is hard the first couple of days, but the sooner you can get out of bed, the better. Don't be afraid to call for a nurse for help. They will also check your incision a lot. Steal all the mesh panties. I would take a bunch out of the pack they gave me and ask for more. Those things are amazing when recovering from a c section because they are so light.
I never use a belly binder because I didn't even know my hospital had them. But carry a pillow with you everywhere. Sneezing or coughing will hurt but a pillow pressed on the incision takes most of the pain away.
I don't remember your other concerns but this will be cs #3 for me so I can answer most questions. ETA: they will give you stool softener. Don't be a champ. Take them. It really does help. You also have a certain amount of time to pee once they take out the catheter. As soon as they take it out start chugging water. I didn't use tampons again until I was through being sore at my incision site. But now I'm allergic to them so I won't be using them at all.
If this thread exists somewhere, I apologize, I'm on mobile and couldn't find anything. I can really use any and all advice and/or tips you can provide. Allison is breech, the doctor tried to turn her yesterday and we were unsuccessful. Tomorrow morning I'm scheduling a cesarean which will be in less than 2 weeks. This is baby # 3 for me and I have to admit I'm really sad over this. Yes, ultimately I will be thankful for a happy and healthy baby, but a cesarean is not anything I've ever thought about. So I'm sad and I'm scared and incredibly unprepared and uninformed. I'm also really nervous about getting an epidural. My main concerns are (this is what I've come up with this morning) Breastfeeding- -how will affect the production of milk having her via scheduled surgery instead of a vaginal birth. It doesn't. I asked my doctor about this a few months ago and she said the removal of the baby/placenta triggers your body to produce milk. She had a much more sophisticated explanation than that, but there you go -Pain meds and antibiotics getting into the breast milk. Not sure, but I don't think it's an issue. I was on a ton of pain meds and was able to nurse right away. -How do you nurse? With my other 2 I was able to sit up, but it doesn't seem like I'll be able to that right away. I nursed sitting up and had the best luck with the football hold in the beginning. Bonding -Will this make it harder to bond with her? I didn't think so but I've only had a CS and can't compare the two methods. I was in love with him from the beginning and still am. The Aftermath- -How long will it take to get back to a normal routine? This depends on a variety of factors. With DS I was a bit overweight but was able to bounce back to a basic routine in a few weeks, then gradually adding more difficult tasks (ie carrying laundry baskets, more intense activities like that)... whatever you do listen to your body and DON'T push yourself too hard. You can tear open incisions/cause infections, etc. Keep in mind it's a major surgery and you body will require time to heal. -the dreaded post birth bowel movement is it as scary as it is after a vaginal delivery? I honestly have no idea what this is about... I'm guessing it's more of an issue with women who deliver vaginally? -Can you use tampons sooner than 6 weeks? (Not so much a concern, just curious) No idea. Is there anything you wish you would have been told prior to having your c-section? I went into my C-section pretty ignorant to the whole process. I should have prepared myself for it being a possibility, so it's a good thing that you're preparing and asking questions. Agree with @janetheconquerer, the walking (even though it SUCKS in the beginning) can be very helpful. The nurses had me walking within about 10 hours of my c/s. I moved incredibly slow but it's important to help the healing process. And YES abvintage, the abdominal binder is KEY! KEY I SAY! I asked my doctor about it and she said my hospital will provide it. If yours doesn't definitely get one. Good luck!
Post by elvenqueen on Jul 14, 2015 12:52:16 GMT -5
((I'm lurking any and all answers as although I'm scheduled for induction, I think anything could happen in my situation and I haven't entirely prepared myself for the alternative...))
I agree with what others have said. I did not get the binder and think it led to some of my issues. I was up walking hours after (going back and forth to the NICU) and walking for short walks in the neighborhood after a week or so. The first PP poop was terrifying and I recommend stool softeners. I am still numb 3 years later in some spots. Good luck!
I would not worry about bonding with a c-section. I think most bonding issues come from the fact that many c-sections are traumatic in themselves or because of some other problem. DS is very bonded and so was I within the first day.
It did take my milk a little while to come in (3 days), but since he was my first I might just be like that. Either way we got over it and he fed like a champ, exclusive breast feeding for 6 months and then with solids for the first year. Also, I could be reclined pretty soon after my c-section (within an hour or two) so I wouldn't worry too much about sitting up to feed.
Meds will be safe for baby, but small amounts might pass over. It just makes baby a little calmer/sleepier and is nothing to worry about. Take the meds.
Again, no comparison, but my first BM hurt like hell. I felt like I was going to pop stitches.
Worst part was no driving for a while and now that I'm a mom no lifting toddler would suck, otherwise recovery is fine. On the plus side you will likely bleed less since they will scrape your uterus during the procedure so there is less blood/tissue to come out.
Post birth your milk comes in on average on day 3-5, with a csection, esp depending on the reason for the csection like emergency C, milk may take til day 7 to come in. In the meantime baby gets colostrum only, and they should be fine. If you are separated from baby for some reason, or if milk is delayed coming in, then ask for a pump and pump very regularly, and also try hand expressing--you should be fine.
Positions, you can do laid back nursing, the "natural" nursing of laying all the way flat, or side lying nursing or football hold with a csection. Nurses can help you with positions as can the hospital LC.
I agree with prettyuch everything PPs said. I'll just reiterate a few things from my own experience.
I had issues bonding with DS, but I don't think it was because of the C section. I think it was just my general reaction to a long labor and C section/exhaustion/issues breast feeding. Really, most people I talk with have not had the same bonding issues after a C section. And it's not that I didn't feel a connection with him - he was mine and I wanted to take care of him. But it took a couple weeks for that overwhelming love to really take over. Si I felt a bond, just not tge incredible one I have with him now. I'm not sure I'm explaining that well. I think @mamazbo had a really great explanation in another thread fairly recently.
The epidural/spinal was NBD to me. Same with the sensations I felt (pulling and pressure) during the C section. My doctor was pretty good about telling me when she was about to do something so I wasn't surprised by the sensations. I experienced some significant shaking afterward thanks to the anesthesia meds. H had to help me hold DS for an hour or two after the procedure; I was worried about dropping him otherwise.
I had issues with supply generally, but my milk did come in when the doctors expected it to. I also asked about it again this time since I won't t have labor first - they told me I shouldn't have a problem with the milk coming in this time either since it's removing the baby/placenta that will trigger it. Also, they didn't give me any pain meds that weren't safe for breastfeeding. Sitting up to breastfeed also wasn't a problem. I put a pillow over my incision and kept the bed propped pretty high so it wasn't an issue. I was feeling well enough that I didn't even need the pillow over my incision by the time I got home.
The first poo was also NBD. I was all prepared for serious pain - didn't happen. But I will say that I had some transferred pain in my right shoulder thanks to trapped gas the day after my section. It was relieved with a heating pad and didn't come back once I started having regular bowel activity again.
The one thing I wish I had known to do after my first section was ask for drugs BEFORE they had me stand up and walk the first time. That may be the only time I've ever cried from pain as an adult. But again, that was after a long labor with no sleep, so those things plus the hormones probably contributed to my reaction. But walking really does help with recovery - I woukd highly recmomend walking as much as possible in the hospital and once you get home.
Lurking here too. I'm mainly worried about recovering from my CSection and managing having a NICU baby at the same time. So no immediate nursing and I won't be around her 24/7 for a few days, which is already killing me and it's a month out. I'd love to BF so hopefully a hospital pump will help get what I can until she's recovered enough that we can hold her and try nursing.
Q: How quickly can you typically get up after the CSection? I promise to take it easy but I know I'll be dying to see her ASAP.
I agree with almost everything said here. I had a planned c section and none of the issues you're concerned with.
I bonded with DS as soon as I heard his cry and was craning my neck to get a view. I couldn't wait to hold him!
My milk supply did not suffer and my good friend who had two c sections exclusively pumped over 30oz a day for 16 months. Your supply is going to be what its going to be if you try to nurse/pump shortly after birth. It's triggered by the hormones from birth (placenta removal I believe) and a csection shouldn't affect it based on delivery method alone.
Sitting up but kinda lounged back was actually the only way I was comfortable for a few weeks after so breastfeeding wasn't an issue.
Get the binder and try it if your hospital offers one. You don't have to use it if you find you don't like it but I loved it. And walk. Walk walk walk walk.
Medication did not affect DS. He has been a highly alert baby since arrival
I had no issues with a bm afterward...
Tampons I don't know about. I didn't get my period for almost a year and honestly I didn't want anything "up on there" post partum until well after bleeding stopped anyway.
I got home and immediately walked up stairs without thinking about it. It was slow and painful but nothing too bad. STAY ON TOP OF YOUR MEDS!! The best advice i can give you is keep yourself ahead of the pain vs waiting for pain and then taking MEDS. It's harder to catch up than if you just stick to the every 4-6 hour schedule the first few days home.
My biggest issue is my large dogs and their tails which aligned perfectly with my incision and would repeatedly hit me.
If I think of more I'll return. Oh maybe a week after I went to target with my SIL who insisted I needed to go out by myself for an hour. Just cruising target on the hard floor and pushing a cart was tough after maybe 20 minutes. But it was also winter so I was housebound so my walking was just around the house and target is bigger than my house ?
Thank you ladies! After yesterday I was feeling an overwhelming sadness and just plain defeated. I appreciate you all sharing your experiences with me so I can be better prepared and not let my own fear and lack of knowledge impact this experience. I'm also learning stuff I knew nothing about, so I really appreciate that too! When htuzzi324 mentioned a catheter I freaked a little, but better now then the day of.
When they took my catheter out I was like "so I have to get up to pee now?" There's an upside to being bedridden for a few hours because then you lay there and hold your new baby
Lurking here too. I'm mainly worried about recovering from my CSection and managing having a NICU baby at the same time. So no immediate nursing and I won't be around her 24/7 for a few days, which is already killing me and it's a month out. I'd love to BF so hopefully a hospital pump will help get what I can until she's recovered enough that we can hold her and try nursing.
Q: How quickly can you typically get up after the CSection? I promise to take it easy but I know I'll be dying to see her ASAP.
Everyone else has already given great advice but I wanted to touch on @wildermom's question because i can relate to that because we had a NICU stay.
I feel like my recovery went really really really well. I didn't try nursing with DS until he was a few days old. I held him once then didn't see him for a few days. I started pumping right away… but how soon after is hazy. I was 35 weeks 1 day when he arrived so nothing was coming out for the first 48 hours. I probably got a few drops… maybe more. I think this had to do with the fact that he was early and my body hadn't started preparing for labor. But my supply quickly picked up. I pumped every 2 hours during the day and every 4 at night. Waiting to nurse didn't hurt our nursing relationship at all. It took him some time to learn to nurse and due to his size he'd tucker out. But once he got it he got it…. We nursed until he self weaned at 15 or 16 months old. I wouldn't worry about not being able to nurse her right away effecting things. Do you know if they will bottle feed or give her a food tube?
I honestly feel like my recovery went so well because i was in the NICU with him. I mean I was doing mostly sitting by his bedside not running around trying to manage a household. It didn't effect me holding him and i don't remember any pain or discomfort. I was also walking a lot afterwards and going up and down the stairs. I couldn't drive and my husband was working so i'd walk about a 1/2 mile to the hospital (we were at the Ronald McDonald House).
For me… I can't remember when i got up and was walking around. Probably within a day. My guess is that you'll be able to get in a wheel chair that same day and be able to go see her.
When they took my catheter out I was like "so I have to get up to pee now?" There's an upside to being bedridden for a few hours because then you lay there and hold your new baby
This is so true… I remember asking for it to come out and they said, "are you sure? you'll have to get up to pee"
To clarify… there was a lot of fluid coming out of me because of the the meds they were giving me for my pre-e. So I think they kept it in longer than normal.
runningmommy519 thanks for the fantastic advice! I think I'm mostly bothered because she'll be having surgery day one and I won't be able to be there every second. I plan to pump as much as I can and hopefully be wheelchaired over to the NICU so I can be around her as much as possible. She should be full term so I would anticipate normal bottle feeds but I'm not sure if a tube would be put in because of the surgery? It's on my list to ask at our surgical appt next week. We'll be stay in something similar to a RMH so hopefully I'll be doing lots of sitting around and resting too? We'll see. Did the walking to and from help? Or was it miserable? Or both, haha! I think if we can just get through the first couple of days with both of our surgeries, it should all be downhill from there for recovery for both of us.
Post by heavenwhip on Jul 14, 2015 20:47:21 GMT -5
I have not had a c-section but I can answer the tampon question. It's no, you still can't use a tampon until after your post partum bleeding is done. Once you are back to regular periods then you can but not during PP. (my cousin had two c-sections and she answered that for me)
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Post by skinandbones on Jul 15, 2015 8:25:00 GMT -5
My main concerns are (this is what I've come up with this morning) Breastfeeding- -how will affect the production of milk having her via scheduled surgery instead of a vaginal birth. My milk came in around day 3. I ended up needing to supplement with formula for 2 feedings because there was a question about his weight gain (though I should have asked that he be reweighed). -Pain meds and antibiotics getting into the breast milk. I took Advil and Perocet. Take the meds. Seriously. -How do you nurse? With my other 2 I was able to sit up, but it doesn't seem like I'll be able to that right away. I still sat up to nurse. I just used a pillow underneath to help suport and keep him away from my incision. Bonding -Will this make it harder to bond with her? I didn't have any issues with bonding. I felt a sad I wasn't able to do things like I had hoped but that didn't effect bonding. The Aftermath- -How long will it take to get back to a normal routine? First off as soon as you can, get up and start moving. I was up and moving as soon as they pulled the cath out. The nurses also encouraged me to push the bassinet up and down the hallway while I walked. The first day I was only able to go up and back but by the third day I was able to do a little more. Around the 2nd week, I felt like I was able to do more activity like light housecleaning and stuff and it gradually got better. But it seriously took about 8 weeks until I finally felt "normal." -the dreaded post birth bowel movement is it as scary as it is after a vaginal delivery? I had no issues with the first poop but I had been eating a lot of fiber leading up to his birth. -Can you use tampons sooner than 6 weeks? (Not so much a concern, just curious) No idea. Is there anything you wish you would have been told prior to having your c-section? I didn't know anything about belly binders. I was also surprised it took several weeks until my sensation of needing to pee came back. This is normal. I also wished I had done more research into c sections. I was so worried about prepping for a unmedicated birth that prepping for a c section didn't even enter my mind. I only knew one person who had a section like 6 years ago. I remember her going on about how it didn't really hurt and was no big deal. Meanwhile, I was just a few weeks out and still having pain trying to stand up straight. I've decided she just doesn't remember what is was like
Lurking here too. I'm mainly worried about recovering from my CSection and managing having a NICU baby at the same time. So no immediate nursing and I won't be around her 24/7 for a few days, which is already killing me and it's a month out. I'd love to BF so hopefully a hospital pump will help get what I can until she's recovered enough that we can hold her and try nursing.
Q: How quickly can you typically get up after the CSection? I promise to take it easy but I know I'll be dying to see her ASAP.
Everyone else has already given great advice but I wanted to touch on @wildermom's question because i can relate to that because we had a NICU stay.
I feel like my recovery went really really really well. I didn't try nursing with DS until he was a few days old. I held him once then didn't see him for a few days. I started pumping right away… but how soon after is hazy. I was 35 weeks 1 day when he arrived so nothing was coming out for the first 48 hours. I probably got a few drops… maybe more. I think this had to do with the fact that he was early and my body hadn't started preparing for labor. But my supply quickly picked up. I pumped every 2 hours during the day and every 4 at night. Waiting to nurse didn't hurt our nursing relationship at all. It took him some time to learn to nurse and due to his size he'd tucker out. But once he got it he got it…. We nursed until he self weaned at 15 or 16 months old. I wouldn't worry about not being able to nurse her right away effecting things. Do you know if they will bottle feed or give her a food tube?
I honestly feel like my recovery went so well because i was in the NICU with him. I mean I was doing mostly sitting by his bedside not running around trying to manage a household. It didn't effect me holding him and i don't remember any pain or discomfort. I was also walking a lot afterwards and going up and down the stairs. I couldn't drive and my husband was working so i'd walk about a 1/2 mile to the hospital (we were at the Ronald McDonald House).
For me… I can't remember when i got up and was walking around. Probably within a day. My guess is that you'll be able to get in a wheel chair that same day and be able to go see her.
Similar to runningmommy519 and this is more to help @wildermom with her question - I also think my recovery was a bit easier because I didn't have the household stuff to take care of, I was in the hospital for 4 days and then switched over to the RMH. I'm actually surprised at how well my milk came in considering how early DS was (27 weeks), they also had me pump right away but it's all a blur as I was still recovering from general anesthesia and the mag drip. Since DS was only taking a few ml's by feeding tube I was able to produce enough for him, and after my first kangaroo session / holding him my milk really came in. I was pumping every three hours during the day and took a five hour rest at night to try and get some sleep.
I walked to the RMH when I could and I agree with runningmommy that it probably helped.
I'm actually concerned this go around because I really don't know what to expect with recovery, I also have to be put under general anesthesia again so won't get the immediate skin to skin time, hoping it doesn't affect being able to breast feed this one!
If this thread exists somewhere, I apologize, I'm on mobile and couldn't find anything. I can really use any and all advice and/or tips you can provide. Allison is breech, the doctor tried to turn her yesterday and we were unsuccessful. Tomorrow morning I'm scheduling a cesarean which will be in less than 2 weeks. This is baby # 3 for me and I have to admit I'm really sad over this. Yes, ultimately I will be thankful for a happy and healthy baby, but a cesarean is not anything I've ever thought about. So I'm sad and I'm scared and incredibly unprepared and uninformed. I'm also really nervous about getting an epidural. My main concerns are (this is what I've come up with this morning) Breastfeeding- -how will affect the production of milk having her via scheduled surgery instead of a vaginal birth. -Pain meds and antibiotics getting into the breast milk. -How do you nurse? With my other 2 I was able to sit up, but it doesn't seem like I'll be able to that right away. Bonding -Will this make it harder to bond with her? The Aftermath- -How long will it take to get back to a normal routine? -the dreaded post birth bowel movement is it as scary as it is after a vaginal delivery? -Can you use tampons sooner than 6 weeks? (Not so much a concern, just curious) Is there anything you wish you would have been told prior to having your c-section?
yes! Thank you for this. I hadn't taken the time to write a post with all my questions (and they're pretty much the same) so this is useful. I'm terrified, as this will be my first c-section. And I have all the same concerns as you. I also visited the c-section forum on TCF and that was pretty helpful as well. www.goodbyecb.proboards.com/board/93/sections
Thanks for the link bebeglow3884. I'm glad you found the post helpful, but I only thought of it because you had mentioned it. So thank you! I just scheduled my cesarean for 7/27 at 5 pm.
Thanks for the link bebeglow3884. I'm glad you found the post helpful, but I only thought of it because you had mentioned it. So thank you! I just scheduled my cesarean for 7/27 at 5 pm.
mine is scheduled for 7/28! Lol good luck mama! I'll make sure to check in to see how you're doing! KIT ☺
Post by lawndog1216 on Jul 15, 2015 21:06:17 GMT -5
When they tell you not to eat after a certain time the night before, listen to them. Nausea is common, as they have to take your organs out and jostle them around and then put them back in, and the anesthesiologist administers and monitors anti-nausea meds. Twice during my section I said to him, "I'm going to throw up." Twice he said, "no, you won't-- I have meds running so you won't. I'll adjust them." Twice I threw up. In my mouth. Twice I swallowed said throw up. Because of the no food thing, it was only a small amount-- but just follow those directions: no food.
Also the post surgery poop was nothing. They want you to pass gas before you can eat (remember they just had your stomach and intestines sitting next to your body, so it's important to know that air - and therefore poop - are still moving through after they put the organs back. I went to pee, thought I had gas, and accidentally pooped. Totally NBD.
I did NOT have trapped air bubbles, but my sister did with her second-- she reported a shit ton of pain in her upper body and shoulder area.
I had the shakes pretty bad at one point, but can't remember when that was.
Fluid retention is AWFUL. For two days I couldn't identify my legs as my own, and it took WEEKS for the fluid to finally leave my body. All that water drinking and peeing you think stops when baby comes? Nope-- only way to get rid of the extra fluid is to drink and pee to flush it out.
Reporting live from her couch, Mary Sunshine.
(I tried to touch on things that I didn't see mentioned-- did not want to come off as such a downer. I swear it's not terrible. My recovery time was nothing-- by the time we got home on day four, I was good to go. Binder a must. Ice packs inside waist band a must. Easy, short walks a must.
When they tell you not to eat after a certain time the night before, listen to them. Nausea is common, as they have to take your organs out and jostle them around and then put them back in, and the anesthesiologist administers and monitors anti-nausea meds. Twice during my section I said to him, "I'm going to throw up." Twice he said, "no, you won't-- I have meds running so you won't. I'll adjust them." Twice I threw up. In my mouth. Twice I swallowed said throw up. Because of the no food thing, it was only a small amount-- but just follow those directions: no food.
Also the post surgery poop was nothing. They want you to pass gas before you can eat (remember they just had your stomach and intestines sitting next to your body, so it's important to know that air - and therefore poop - are still moving through after they put the organs back. I went to pee, thought I had gas, and accidentally pooped. Totally NBD.
I did NOT have trapped air bubbles, but my sister did with her second-- she reported a shit ton of pain in her upper body and shoulder area.
I had the shakes pretty bad at one point, but can't remember when that was.
Fluid retention is AWFUL. For two days I couldn't identify my legs as my own, and it took WEEKS for the fluid to finally leave my body. All that water drinking and peeing you think stops when baby comes? Nope-- only way to get rid of the extra fluid is to drink and pee to flush it out.
Reporting live from her couch, Mary Sunshine.
(I tried to touch on things that I didn't see mentioned-- did not want to come off as such a downer. I swear it's not terrible. My recovery time was nothing-- by the time we got home on day four, I was good to go. Binder a must. Ice packs inside waist band a must. Easy, short walks a must.
You all will be AWESOME.)
wait, what??? They take OUT your organs and then put them back in? Is that a standard procedure? Im running for the hills as I type this... does this happen to everyone?
When they tell you not to eat after a certain time the night before, listen to them. Nausea is common, as they have to take your organs out and jostle them around and then put them back in, and the anesthesiologist administers and monitors anti-nausea meds. Twice during my section I said to him, "I'm going to throw up." Twice he said, "no, you won't-- I have meds running so you won't. I'll adjust them." Twice I threw up. In my mouth. Twice I swallowed said throw up. Because of the no food thing, it was only a small amount-- but just follow those directions: no food.
Also the post surgery poop was nothing. They want you to pass gas before you can eat (remember they just had your stomach and intestines sitting next to your body, so it's important to know that air - and therefore poop - are still moving through after they put the organs back. I went to pee, thought I had gas, and accidentally pooped. Totally NBD.
I did NOT have trapped air bubbles, but my sister did with her second-- she reported a shit ton of pain in her upper body and shoulder area.
I had the shakes pretty bad at one point, but can't remember when that was.
Fluid retention is AWFUL. For two days I couldn't identify my legs as my own, and it took WEEKS for the fluid to finally leave my body. All that water drinking and peeing you think stops when baby comes? Nope-- only way to get rid of the extra fluid is to drink and pee to flush it out.
Reporting live from her couch, Mary Sunshine.
(I tried to touch on things that I didn't see mentioned-- did not want to come off as such a downer. I swear it's not terrible. My recovery time was nothing-- by the time we got home on day four, I was good to go. Binder a must. Ice packs inside waist band a must. Easy, short walks a must.
You all will be AWESOME.)
wait, what??? They take OUT your organs and then put them back in? Is that a standard procedure? Im running for the hills as I type this... does this happen to everyone?
Yes. They need to be properly inspected and cleaned. It's major surgery
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