5 days post op...Help!

transcriber87

Hi ladies! I had my RCS on Wed morning. I don't remember being in so much pain with DD 4 years ago! I woke up this AM in a lot of pain, even though I am on the combo Percoset & prescription ibuprofin. My Mom thinks it may be gas trapped on that side or I overdid it yesterday..I had a shower at home and of course had to lift my legs to get in and out. THen I had a houseful of company in the evening. I just don't  remember this with DD. With her I had staples, the OB who did my op used stitches and glue this time..WTH? So has anyone had more pain as the days go on. I actually felt OK yesterday

EmR22

I definitely had more pain after a few days with my second c section because I think I overdid it thinking I knew what I was doing since this was the second time around. Plus I had two other kids to take care of. I experienced a lot more muscle/ligament pain with my second one too. It really took me by surprise.  I never had staples with either. 

I think it's like with pregnancy where you do things like clean the house and everything seems great no pain and then the next day your body is like what the hell were you thinking. I would try to lounge for a day and see if it helps. 

transcriber87

Thank you for responding EmR22! Good thought about the overdoing it in pregnancy! I spent a day nesting like a nut then the next day, was in bed literally the whole day. I think I am comparing this recovery with the last recovery 4 yrs ago..things are so overwhelming right now LOL..Thanks, I am not doing much today! 

LittleFish1

If thought that could be gas, can take GasX (or similar product). Also, are you taking your meds on time? If too much time is lapsing, will definitly cause problem (and so will over doing it). Contact your doc though because they'd be the best person to help you trouble shoot.

Jenniferinspain

Sigh. I am in the same boat but 16 days out. I know I have overdone it and am mad at myself for being so stubborn. The problem is life goes in and I have two other ones to take care of. So, take it easy as much as you can. I have had glue and staples and liked the glue better. gL

knottie3c0525a8a3c64eaa

Sounds like gas pain. Have some peppermint tea and walk around. The nurses helped me so much by teaching this trick last time : recovery was a breeze because of that I think