Moms with 2 c-sections ?

soontobe05 · June 2011

Just wanting to get some insight on how the second c-section went. I was trying for VBAC but looks like that's not happening so tomorrow morning is my RCS. Just wondering how recovery was the second time around after opening the old scar back up and such. How did you do?

Raffes484 · June 2011

Overall, it was good. I would say that the recovery was a bit longer and I was more sore by the end of the day, but I think that had more to do with the fact that I was still picking up DD when she needed me to and in general not taking it as easy as I did after having DD.

Immediately after the s-section I wasn't nearly as tired as after my first. I think that not having to go through 12 hours of labor first made that part easier.

katie052409 · June 2011

I'm having a repeat C-section (less than 11 months after my first). I look forward to being able to schedule it, not be in labor, etc etc. I am nervous about the recovery but I heard it could be easier or worse than your first and pretty much each person and each surgery is different. But not having to be in labor and getting a good night's sleep the night before will be so much better so we are off to a good start!!!

LJR 84 · June 2011

No experience yet since mine isn't for another couple of weeks...but I've heard several moms say they actually had an easier recovery with their second. I guess it just depends!

I know that I'll personally be trying to take it easier this time. I pushed myself too quickly last time and I think it delayed my recovery a bit.

Good luck tomorrow! Smile

war_eagle · June 2011

I feel like my second one was easier. Maybe b/c I knew what to expect. GL!

kmh2201 · June 2011

Second time around was fine. Recovery was a lot faster (but I had an emergency c-section with #1). DS's (LO #1) head got stuck, and my OBs suggested it might be because of my anatomy, so that's why I chose a repeat c-section. I would do it again if I had to make the decision over again.

lkf041 · June 2011

My 2nd C was so much better! Honestly, I was up and showered about 5-6 hours after surgery. I took pain meds throughout the first night but didn't need anything after that. I can't express how much better it was both recovery and emotionally (I was not prepared at all for my first C, total shock).

I had my DD on a tuesday and was home friday afternoon playing at the park with my oldest (playing, means walking around, etc.) My biggest fear was not being able to take care of my oldest since this was going to be a huge transition for him as well and that was so NOT the case.

Wishing you the best!

Bride2b2004 · June 2011

I tried for a VBAC for #2, but it didn't work out. The 2nd c/s recovery was very good. I remember stabbing pains here and there with the first, but none of that with the second, I am guessing the scar tissue from the first made it so I didn't have any feelings/pain with the second? Anyway, I was bouncing around the second day and didn't have much pain at all with #2. Oh, and my incision scar looks better than #1 (had a little bumpiness before, now it is smooth and barely noticeable). GL tomorrow!

kcisthebombdotcom · June 2011

I had a much harder time with my 2nd. I think it was because of a few factors-I got really sick the day of and the vomiting irritated my incision/stomach muscles and I had my DH home for 3 weeks which was a gift and a curse. I rested more the 2nd time around-my logic was that I'd heal quicker if I let myself rest more, which totally backfired. I think if you get up and moving, it does make you recover faster. I think that's why my 1st recovery was so quick.

FWIW, my OB said that my 2nd section recovery would most likely be easier than the 1st, as that's what many of his patients say. I guess there's always gotta be an exception to the rule!

Good luck tomorrow!

LJR 84 · June 2011

lkf041:

My 2nd C was so much better! Honestly, I was up and showered about 5-6 hours after surgery. I took pain meds throughout the first night but didn't need anything after that. I can't express how much better it was both recovery and emotionally (I was not prepared at all for my first C, total shock).

I had my DD on a tuesday and was home friday afternoon playing at the park with my oldest (playing, means walking around, etc.) My biggest fear was not being able to take care of my oldest since this was going to be a huge transition for him as well and that was so NOT the case.

Wishing you the best!

It always shocks me to hear people say this! I think I took pain meds until I ran out, haha. I honestly needed them though...especially those first couple nights. I remember constantly asking the nurses if it was time for my next dose.

I always thought I had a high pain tolerance...I guess not!

rena5498 · June 2011

Recovery for my 2nd was harder and easier in some ways. first i was put to sleep for my 1st enough said! so being awake for my 2nd was like night and day not being drugged and drowsy. my incision the 1st time healed so much better but i was also at a different hospital. 1st hospital used stitches that disolved 2nd hospital used staples..the 1st layer of my incision end up opening and smelled got infected had to go to ER..STAPLES HORRIBLE! 1st time it took me time to move in the hospital. 2nd time around i actually moved right after surgery and i got hollered at by the nurse lol because i shouldnt have but i felt fine just a little soar. i also didnt need as much pain meds not until a few days afterwards because i was more mobile and then the pain just suddenly hit me.TMI WARNING: I also bled for the entire 6 weeks the first time passed huge blood clots loss alot of blood in surgery and needed a blood transfusion which i didnt get for religious reasons. this time around none of that and bleeding subsided within 2 weeks. I do notice i have a sharp aching pain in my back where they put the spinal i didnt have that the 1st time. i hope that goes away. overall both had issues. GL

MamatoJackson · June 2011

The c-section itself was harder the second time (the surgery). Only because the spinal block (versus epidural I had in place when they did the emergency c-section the first time) really made me woozy, nauseous during surgery, etc.

But the recovery? Cake-walk! I had my surgery 6p.m. on Thursday and was home and functional Saturday at noon.

maramarrie · June 2011

My first one was unplanned and happened after laboring 12 hours. I had the epidural the first time as well. With the 2nd one, the worst part was preparing for it - I was scared to death for about a month beforehand, while I only had an hour to get scared for the surgery the first time.

With the 2nd one I had the spinal, which was a LOT better than the epidural. Because I didn't labor all day before the surgery my body wasn't quite as worn out. It was early in the day so it was easy to stay on top of getting pain meds and everything on time. My first c/s was at 8pm and by the time I could get meds they couldn't find anyone to bring them to us (something about the in-house pharmacy people).

Overall it was a quick recovery and I was out of bed the same day, I think; better than the first time around. I'd say soreness and pain meds lasted equally as long as they did after the first c/s (which was a pretty fast recovery as far as most c/s go), but I was able to get up and moving a bit sooner the 2nd time around.

mlf625 · June 2011

Mine were both great! The 2nd was even a bit easier because I knew what to expect and do. I requested the catheter out asap, got up and walked as soon as that was done, stayed ahead of the pain by taking my meds on time, etc.

I felt really good by the time I went home and had no issues lifting DS or functioning normally. Good luck to you!

BarnyardBaby · June 2011

As far as recovery goes, i suppose it was easier bc i knew that the sooner i got up and moving the faster i would start feeling better. However, the surgery was traumatic. It turns out i have severe adhesions as a result of my first section. My uterus, bladder and abdominal muscles are bound together by scar tissue. It took over an hour to get my baby out and they had to do a classical incision bc they could break away the adhesions without risking damage to my bladder. So, that was unexpected and difficult. GL with your RCS.

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