Thread: C- Section Whine And Baby Pic :)

Congrats on that precious baby!

Hon, you just had major surgery, it's going to hurt some.
But, it should be within your tolerable range.
Don't eat gasy type of foods at time.
Drink plenty of water,
eat healthy foods (veggies, fruits, meat, milk, some potatoes/rice),
do some walking to get those bowels moving & the gas pains resolving.

Doesn't matter if you are big or small,
male or female,
after most abdominal surgeries,
you'll have some gas pains,
but they should be tolerable.

If you are hurting so much you can not sleep
or get comfortable,
call your doctor.

Keep us posted!
Hugs!

Your son is beautiful! Didn't have sections with my boys so I don't have any experience there but hang in. Hug on that precious little guy! I just love babies

I am over 300 lbs had Sophie Jan 9 2004 by c-section and then a tubal at the same time. I had wicked gas for MONTHS. I was convinced I had other problems, but it did go away. The pain wasnt too bad, but I had my gall bladder out 16 years ago with the old fashioned surgery so I knew what to expect with the pulling muscles. I went to WalMart the day I was released from the hospital to get my pain meds. I had a prescription for Percocet and 800 mg Ibuprofin. I took 3 or 4 of the Percocets (flushed them a few months later) and still have plenty of Ibuprofin left. I did sleep in the recliner for a few weeks though.

The best thing you can do is to move, move, move. The more you do(gently) the better off you will be. Not only does it help the soreness, it also helps the gas work its way out.


And, he is a GORGEOUS baby. Congratulations!

i had both ends of the spectrum. severe pain with first section...third...no pain at all. different each time hun and yes being overweight does make it worse but there is nothing that can be done about that. cute bebet btw.

What an adorable baby boy! Congrats! I have no advice for the pain you are in. I hope it heals soon.

Ohhhh, what a cute boy!! He looks so alert and sweet!.... I had 2 C-sections and with the 1st I wouldn't move at all and had a miserable time, the second one I forced myself to get up and move, it was hard at first but it went so much better and faster, I was running around in a few days, the more you are active the faster you heal and move that gas out... I also used oil of peppermint and sucked on alot of peppermint candies & mints, it really helped with the gas.. I hope you feel better soon and Congrats on that beautiful baby boy!!

The little baby is so cute! Congradulations, mama!

I was wondering the same thing............I am overweight and want to become a mother. I was concerned if there would be major worries attached. I am about 200 and am 5'6". I am even framed (hourglass) and my legs are my problem. Any suggestions my way for planning?

Also, Gwens29, if you need someone to talk to feel free to PM or email me anytime!