Collarspace Discussion Forums


Home  Login  Search 

RE: c-section recovery


View related threads: (in this forum | in all forums)

Logged in as: Guest
 
All Forums >> [Community Discussions] >> Health and Safety >> RE: c-section recovery Page: <<   < prev  1 [2]
Login
Message << Older Topic   Newer Topic >>
RE: c-section recovery - 7/20/2008 3:33:20 PM   
XaviersXian


Posts: 525
Joined: 9/8/2007
From: Australia
Status: offline 		greetings to all,

Thank you all so much! (and PM, will do!)

well wishes,

(in reply to lapgirl)
Profile   Post #: 21
RE: c-section recovery - 7/21/2008 6:10:22 PM   
beltainefaerie


Posts: 610
Joined: 4/15/2006
Status: offline 		I feel like I am nearly better after only 11 days, though I am sure my body has plenty of healing left to do.

I couldn't feel anything but a bit of tugging during the c-section.  I had never had any surgery other than my wisdom teeth out.  The anesthesiologist sat right behind me and talked to me during the procedure, letting me know what was going on and answering questions for me.  It really wasn't that bad.

(in reply to XaviersXian)
Profile   Post #: 22
RE: c-section recovery - 7/21/2008 6:24:26 PM   
sirsholly


Posts: 42360
Joined: 9/7/2007
From: Quietville
Status: offline
quote:

ORIGINAL: XaviersXian

greetings to all,

Forgive me for slightly de-railing the thread.   

I am due to have a (medically necessary) c-section in August and this thread has been very helpful (so far).  It will be my first experience of a c-section (my first baby) and I'm a little edgy about it.  I've had lots of other surgeries over the years, but this one scares the life out of me (I think it has to do with being semi conscious throughout, when in the past, i've always been under general anaesthetic).  Has anyone got any tips on how to handle the actual surgery as it's going on? deep breathing, meditation, anything like that?.  The women I've spoken with who have had it done say it's "nothing" and that I'll be fine, but I can't get myself over the fact that this is a huge thing, that will take days of painful recovery.

anyway, thank you!

well wishes,


Please relax!!! I can honestly tell you the c-section was one of the best experiences i have ever had. You will not have time to be scared or to meditate. Your entire focus is on what is occuring....this awesome creature that has been kicking the heck out of you is being born!! Wait until you hear him/her cry for the first time!! Wait until they allow you a quick peek before they hustle him/her away for the weight and measurement stuff!!
You have an amazing experience ahead of you.....


_____________________________

PICKED UPON
TECHNO-DOLT
MEMBER OF THE SUBBIE MAFIA
GRACEFULLY CHALLENGED :::::splat:::::
BOOT WHORE
VAA/S FAN

GIVES GOOD HEART (Lushy)

CREATOR OF MAYHEM (practice)


(in reply to XaviersXian)
Profile   Post #: 23
RE: c-section recovery - 7/21/2008 6:55:49 PM   
msprudence


Posts: 112
Joined: 7/3/2008
Status: offline 		It's not the true answer, but the first thing I thought of :  "when my son went off to college."

(in reply to beltainefaerie)
Profile   Post #: 24
RE: c-section recovery - 7/21/2008 7:07:01 PM   
apiercedkitty


Posts: 569
Joined: 2/22/2007
From: Michigan
Status: offline
quote:

ORIGINAL: CalifChick

And bleeding can be no indicator at all.  If you have psycho-nurses who mash on you like crazy (yes, even with a c-section), your bleeding may stop within a couple of days of leaving the hospital.  Trust me.
Cali



In defense of the "psycho-nurses"... the "mashing" is done to help make sure the uterus returns to it's normal size - otherwise, hemorrhaging is an issue. The more they "mash," the less chance you'll bleed to death.

_____________________________

normal is a setting on a washing machine...

(in reply to CalifChick)
Profile   Post #: 25
RE: c-section recovery - 7/21/2008 7:11:53 PM   
apiercedkitty


Posts: 569
Joined: 2/22/2007
From: Michigan
Status: offline
quote:

ORIGINAL: XaviersXian

greetings to all,

Forgive me for slightly de-railing the thread.   

I am due to have a (medically necessary) c-section in August and this thread has been very helpful (so far).  It will be my first experience of a c-section (my first baby) and I'm a little edgy about it.  I've had lots of other surgeries over the years, but this one scares the life out of me (I think it has to do with being semi conscious throughout, when in the past, i've always been under general anaesthetic).  Has anyone got any tips on how to handle the actual surgery as it's going on? deep breathing, meditation, anything like that?.  The women I've spoken with who have had it done say it's "nothing" and that I'll be fine, but I can't get myself over the fact that this is a huge thing, that will take days of painful recovery.

anyway, thank you!

well wishes,


Coming from a nurse... make sure you let your nurses know as soon as you get to the hospital how anxious you are - it can make all the difference in the world to how much explanation you might get. Having watched a few sections - all the mom's were anxious beforehand but seem to settle once they're on the table. Ask lots of questions of your doc beforehand... ask lots of questions of the nurses... that is, of course, if information will help you relax. Some people want to know - others don't - make sure your health care team knows which kind of person you are.

_____________________________

normal is a setting on a washing machine...

(in reply to XaviersXian)
Profile   Post #: 26
RE: c-section recovery - 7/22/2008 11:28:04 PM   
subinlife


Posts: 263
Joined: 5/20/2008
Status: offline 		Congrats to all the new Mommies, Kind of ironic, my adopted son and his girlfriend are having there first baby tomorrow via c-section. During my birth son's birth I remember thinking, hurry up wheres my baby. Good Luck to all. Enjoy.

(in reply to apiercedkitty)
Profile   Post #: 27
RE: c-section recovery - 7/23/2008 2:20:59 AM   
XaviersXian


Posts: 525
Joined: 9/8/2007
From: Australia
Status: offline 		greetings to all,

I am truly blessed.  Everyone who has posted here....being so willing (and comfortable) with sharing advice and experiences; it's blown me away.  Even though you all don't know me from Eve....you are willing to open up to me and share what you know (and help me to ease my worries and nerves).  When I first became pregnant, people would tell me that I've got myself a membership to a "club" and they were right.  The advice that other mothers are wiling to give me (and how open they are) truly amazes me.

All the advice and story sharing on this thread has really helped me to relax.  I finally feel in control.  You may get tired of this but, thank you all so much!.

(and for anyone reading this who is newly pregnant, I am more than willing to also share...just shoot me a cmail!)

well wishes,

(in reply to subinlife)
Profile   Post #: 28
RE: c-section recovery - 7/23/2008 10:21:30 PM   
monywildcat


Posts: 452
Joined: 2/26/2008
Status: offline 		Oh, this has been such an interesting read!

Great advice from the midwives and former midwives.   Ya'll rock!!

My last little one was a c-section.  The others were all natural.  Not planned, but discussed in the weeks prior due to his size and the fact that he was still transverse.  (9lb 11oz, laying straight across my belly) I am guessing that they cleaned me out really well, and the teeny tiny psycho nurse was awesome about mashing on me, she would get right up on that bed and go to town!  Yeah, it hurt and I almost bucked the poor little thing off into the wall once, but afterward I actually felt better.  Light bleeding for about a week, then nothing.  I was able to get back in the saddle after that week, and boy howdy was I ready.  That c-section was easier to recover from than the other vaginal deliveries, but that's just me.  Every woman is different.  I wish you well!  Enjoy that hospital stay! 

(in reply to lapgirl)
Profile   Post #: 29
RE: c-section recovery - 7/27/2008 1:44:48 AM   
PrincessJ77


Posts: 372
Joined: 7/25/2008
From: point A
Status: offline 		My section went very smoothly. After the epidural was administered, I even joked with the anesthesiologist.  Once the baby starts crying, you won't care about anything else.  I nursed him from the time I was in recovery till he was 18 months old.  (Btw, even if ya don't nurse...  your SO may like the lactation aspect... just sayin'  )

(in reply to lapgirl)
Profile   Post #: 30
RE: c-section recovery - 7/30/2008 10:15:22 PM   
lassnmo


Posts: 38
Joined: 6/17/2008
Status: offline 		Six to eight weeks the earliest, but call the doctor it will be on record and his nurse could tell You.  Meanwhile use your imagination and or read a good book!

< Message edited by lassnmo -- 7/30/2008 10:16:45 PM >

(in reply to beltainefaerie)
Profile   Post #: 31
RE: c-section recovery - 8/3/2008 7:27:42 PM   
lovelylucy


Posts: 37
Joined: 3/7/2008
Status: offline 		3 months... 6 weeks of bleeding (and the alarming kind, not the kind you have once a month, lol), followed by a weeks break, and then another few weeks of alarming bleeding.

I've had two sections though. With my first I was in bed for the first week, didn't feel myself for months, couldn't stand upright, etc, in quite a lot of pain.

With my second though I was out of bed in 5 hours, had a shower that night, got my own dinner. The nurses were all quite surprised when they came to check on me and I'd put my PJs on and opened the window... and I had a 3 year old to look after on my own, so from when I got home on day 3 I went on as I usually would - maybe a little bit slower. But within 2-3 weeks I just felt fine. The only thing I've felt since is if I try to bend backwards (doesn't happen too often!), and then it feel likes I'm pulling at my scar, which I didn't have after the first. I also got some supportive pants which helped kinda hold everything in - you know how it feels like there's nothing holding your intestines in?

The thing with the pillow is good - stops you feeling like your insides are going to drop out when you sneeze!

I have to say though, I didn't sleep for a good 4 months after my second, really wasn't interested in having sex ever, ever again after all the trouble it had already caused!

(in reply to lapgirl)
Profile   Post #: 32
RE: c-section recovery - 8/6/2008 11:43:35 PM   
candystripper


Posts: 3486
Joined: 11/1/2005
Status: offline 		Laffs...I was married when I had my c-sections (congrats on te new baby btw) and I hated him so I kept him as far away as possible for as long as possible....so can't help you with resuming sex...but I do remember my MD emphasizing I should be careful about putting any strain on my tummy as I had both inside and outside stitches that needed to heal.
 
candystripper

(in reply to beltainefaerie)
Profile   Post #: 33
RE: c-section recovery - 9/1/2008 7:25:30 PM   
XaviersXian


Posts: 525
Joined: 9/8/2007
From: Australia
Status: offline 		greetings to all,

Just an update: the C-Section was an amazing experience, both medically, and spiritually.  I left the theatre thinking "yep, would definitely do this again".  All the concern I had was for nothing (though, not that I knew that at the time). 

I do have a couple of questions though: how long does it take (on average) for the incision to heal? is there anything special I should be doing for it? and are there ways to alleviate the "tummy overhang" to help it heal? (I've noticed my stretched out skin and "flabbiness" is rubbing on it quite a bit).  I also have a longer than usual incision (apparently during the birthing process, she got stuck, so it runs from hipbone to hipbone).  Does that influence the healing in any way?. 

well wishes,

(in reply to candystripper)
Profile   Post #: 34
RE: c-section recovery - 9/1/2008 7:33:12 PM   
CalifChick


Posts: 10717
Joined: 10/28/2007
From: California
Status: offline 		Your surgeon should have given you care instructions when she met with you the day after surgery (or whatever is standard where you are).  I had to keep a pad on the incision, changing it as necessary to keep it clean and dry, until I saw my midwife for the one week followup (the c-section was not planned, and they had to call in a surgeon, and my midwife assisted).  Your panties and the belly overhang will keep it in place.

There were two red spots or "hot" spots along the incision line, and I was instructed to clean those areas with hydrogen peroxide, then lay on my back on the bed until it dried (or help it with a hairdryer set on cool).

They took out the exterior staples at the one week followup.  Oh, that was one-week after discharge, and I was in the hospital for 5 days.


Cali


_____________________________

AKA "The Undisputed Goddess of Sarcasm", "Big Bad Cali" and "Yum Bum". Advisor to the Subbie Mafia, founding member of the W.A.C. and the Judgmental Bitches Brigade, member of the Clan of the Scarlet O'Hair-a's and Team Troll

(in reply to XaviersXian)
Profile   Post #: 35
RE: c-section recovery - 9/1/2008 8:19:04 PM   
lusciouslips19


Posts: 9792
Joined: 9/8/2007
Status: offline 		10 years later I still have the overhang. Blah. Luckily my Master says he see nothing but perfection. Good thing he's blind.

_____________________________

Original Pimpette,
Keeper of Original Home Flag and Fire of Mr. Lance Hughes
Charter member of Lance's Fag Hags,
Member of the Subbie Mafia
Princess of typos and it's my prerogative

(in reply to CalifChick)
Profile   Post #: 36
RE: c-section recovery - 9/1/2008 8:38:44 PM   
marieToo


Posts: 3595
Joined: 5/21/2006
From: Jersey
Status: offline
quote:

ORIGINAL: XaviersXian

greetings to all,

I am truly blessed.  Everyone who has posted here....being so willing (and comfortable) with sharing advice and experiences; it's blown me away.  Even though you all don't know me from Eve....you are willing to open up to me and share what you know (and help me to ease my worries and nerves).  When I first became pregnant, people would tell me that I've got myself a membership to a "club" and they were right.  The advice that other mothers are wiling to give me (and how open they are) truly amazes me.

All the advice and story sharing on this thread has really helped me to relax.  I finally feel in control.  You may get tired of this but, thank you all so much!.

(and for anyone reading this who is newly pregnant, I am more than willing to also share...just shoot me a cmail!)

well wishes,


Oh, don't worry, talking about labor experiences is something that mothers never get tired of.

I had an emergency c section.  But it was easy as pie.  Much MUCH easier than the previous 17 hours of labor.  I was actually relieved when they had to do the section.  As the others have said, you'll feel them working on you but it won't be painful in the least.  And believe it or not, it doesn't take them very long to do the procedure from start to finish. The recovery is longer than for a vaginal birth, but it's basically soreness and discomfort, it's not unbearable pain.  Oh, and you get some ass-kicking pain meds post-op.

:)

_____________________________

marie.


I give good agita.









(in reply to XaviersXian)
Profile   Post #: 37
RE: c-section recovery - 9/1/2008 8:43:26 PM   
marieToo


Posts: 3595
Joined: 5/21/2006
From: Jersey
Status: offline
quote:

ORIGINAL: XaviersXian

greetings to all,

Just an update: the C-Section was an amazing experience, both medically, and spiritually.  I left the theatre thinking "yep, would definitely do this again".  All the concern I had was for nothing (though, not that I knew that at the time). 

I do have a couple of questions though: how long does it take (on average) for the incision to heal? is there anything special I should be doing for it? and are there ways to alleviate the "tummy overhang" to help it heal? (I've noticed my stretched out skin and "flabbiness" is rubbing on it quite a bit).  I also have a longer than usual incision (apparently during the birthing process, she got stuck, so it runs from hipbone to hipbone).  Does that influence the healing in any way?. 

well wishes,


It was so long ago, I don't remember the procedure for how long to leave the gauze on etc.  Maybe put on some supportive panties for the overhang issue.

_____________________________

marie.


I give good agita.









(in reply to XaviersXian)
Profile   Post #: 38
RE: c-section recovery - 9/26/2008 4:19:17 PM   
tweedydaddy


Posts: 673
Joined: 9/1/2008
Status: offline 		I had my first C section 25 years ago and the second and third, thirteen and nine years ago. We talked it over with the Surgeon and he told us to go very easy for three months, we did and never regretted it. You only have one body and you've given it a lot to deal with.  Get him to milk you, it can be a very submissive activity for either party!

(in reply to beltainefaerie)
Profile   Post #: 39
RE: c-section recovery - 10/20/2008 12:56:34 PM   
novabunny


Posts: 57
Joined: 1/11/2008
Status: offline 		I had a nightmare with my c-section, was taken back in 3 days after being released from hospital with a massive infection :( so really didn't feel like doing anything and would panic if he went anywhere near my scar for ages.  Was fine after i managed to get my head round the fact it wasn't going to hurt. lol
 
x nova x

(in reply to lapgirl)
Profile   Post #: 40
Page:   <<   < prev  1 [2]
All Forums >> [Community Discussions] >> Health and Safety >> RE: c-section recovery Page: <<   < prev  1 [2]
Jump to:





New Messages No New Messages
Hot Topic w/ New Messages Hot Topic w/o New Messages
Locked w/ New Messages Locked w/o New Messages
 Post New Thread
 Reply to Message
 Post New Poll
 Submit Vote
 Delete My Own Post
 Delete My Own Thread
 Rate Posts




Collarchat.com © 2025
Terms of Service Privacy Policy Spam Policy

0.094