Small vent about csection recovery...

[Feralpeg]

I still have a slight numbness and my incision site still feels funny. My C-section was 12 years ago and sometimes I still get a stabbing pain in the incision - does anyone else have this?

I am so glad I read this thread, at least I know I am not the only one. My famil thinks I'm nuts when I say things like this!

My C-section was 22 years ago. I do have occasional pain at the incision site. I had a hysterectomy five years ago and the doctor did a lot of removal of scar tissue left behind due to the C-section. I'm sure that scar tissue has something to do with the pain.

 

[CapeMayMommy]

My issue is pain and I wish I had more numbness back. (As annoying as it is, I remember and still have it somewhat, I feel for you.) I had 3 c-sections and subsequent surgeries to clean up the scar tisse because endometrosis has attached itself to it. I can no longer wear jeans because when I sit and the thick fabric folds in it hurts so bad. My last surgery was almost 4 years ago and I am getting close to agreeing to another. I feel great for a couple years after each and I'd really like to get out of yoga pants.
Good thing you get such sweet babies out of these surgeries. Enjoy yours!

I've had two c-sections and after the second one, I had pain. And the pain continues 4 years later.

 

[palmtreegirl]

I don't think the numbness every fully goes away..my aunt had a c-section 23 yrs ago and says she's still numb too lol..

Almost 15 years for me, and I still have numbness at the incision site too...

I had a c- section 9 years ago and I don't have any numbness but that was my only 1.

 

[njcarita]

People think that a Cesarean is just a simple procedure. If at all possible, babies should be delivered ******lly -- the way nature intended. There are now several reports linking Cesarean births and increases in Autism.

Just because a woman has once Cesarean birth, does not mean that all her children must be delivered by c-section.

i can't imagine ANYONE thinking a C-section is an easy procedure...

i tried my first times to deliver ******lly ... pushed for 4 Hours the first time and 3 hours the second time..... I scheduled a c-section for the 3rd but I went into labor a month early ... started to have complications so they did a very quick c-section for the 3rd..... so for me a c-section was NOT a choice.....

 

[golfgal]

People think that a Cesarean is just a simple procedure. If at all possible, babies should be delivered ******lly -- the way nature intended. There are now several reports linking Cesarean births and increases in Autism.

Just because a woman has once Cesarean birth, does not mean that all her children must be delivered by c-section.

And before the practice of C-Sections became available, a LARGE number of babies and moms died in childbirth.

I know I would be dead, as well as our oldest had I not had a C-Section. Had I gone for a VBAC DD would be severely brain damaged AT LEAST. No one says that a C-Section is easy but it DOES have it's advantages, like staying in the hospital longer, without which our youngest would probably be dead.

 

[remyandhollandsmommy]

I was scared at my first c-section but I do have to say I am grateful for all three. The first saved Remy's life (umbilical cord around her neck four times), the second saved MY life (old scar tissue and massive internal bleeding), and well for the third there was no way I was taking a chance lol. I told DH that I loved the IDEA of living in the past when they had horses and buggies and all that BUT I would deff be dead by childbirth if I did lol. I have to admit, regular birth is the boogy man to me lol...

I just wish some of the side effects would go lol..and for PP who said they still get pain, ME TOO! DH is like the scar is healed..yea, on the OUTSIDE. Sometimes if I turn a certain way too fast it hurts enough to take your breath away..its weird since 94% of the time I have no idea its even there..no pain, no weird itches, nothing..but then those other times lol...

 

[disney1990]

And before the practice of C-Sections became available, a LARGE number of babies and moms died in childbirth.

I know I would be dead, as well as our oldest had I not had a C-Section. Had I gone for a VBAC DD would be severely brain damaged AT LEAST. No one says that a C-Section is easy but it DOES have it's advantages, like staying in the hospital longer, without which our youngest would probably be dead.

I totally understand that for many a C-section is the only viable option; I have several friends that had no other option. But, there are far too many optional C-sections performed too.

http://www.usatoday.com/news/health/2010-03-24-Csections24_ST_N.htm

 

[golfgal]

I totally understand that for many a C-section is the only viable option; I have several friends that had no other option. But, there are far too many optional C-sections performed too.

http://www.usatoday.com/news/health/2010-03-24-Csections24_ST_N.htm

So. Some research shows that "too many C-Sections" are performed based on numbers. How many of those women and babies would die without them just because someone thinks there are too many done? The "natural" people really need to stop pontificating over their perfect lives. Why do you care?

 

[Bluestars]

I didn't realize some people experienced pain years later from their C-sections. I had a C-section many years ago and their is a very small area that is still numb, but it is smaller than the width of a pencil. I have never experienced any pain. I guess every has a different experience with C-sections. Maybe it's all in the way a person was stitched up.

 

[disney1990]

So. Some research shows that "too many C-Sections" are performed based on numbers. How many of those women and babies would die without them just because someone thinks there are too many done? The "natural" people really need to stop pontificating over their perfect lives. Why do you care?

Not just somebody, the CDC. 32% of women are now have C-sections.

Doctors have increased C-sections to cover their you know what. Yes, C-sections are necessary and they have saved a lot of lives. All I am saying is that more women die during a C-section than they do during regular childbirth and that there are more complications for the woman during a C-section than during regular birth.

This was not meant to start an argument. Just to point out that women need to make sue that they doctors are doing a C-section for the right reason. Women need to be proactive.

 

[Lisa loves Pooh]

And before the practice of C-Sections became available, a LARGE number of babies and moms died in childbirth.

I know I would be dead, as well as our oldest had I not had a C-Section. Had I gone for a VBAC DD would be severely brain damaged AT LEAST. No one says that a C-Section is easy but it DOES have it's advantages, like staying in the hospital longer, without which our youngest would probably be dead.

Forgive me for inquiring as I don't mean to sound accusatory--but how do they know that she would have been brain damaged if you went for a VBAC? From the sounds of it--you went straight to A C-section, so I'm a bit confused.


As for the C--I'm trying to avoid it this time around. For a whole host of reasons. And I don't like that people tell me or imply to me that I'm endangering my baby as a result. (possible breech and will opt for a version)

My last was the...ummm...regular route and I do have nerve damage. I do know why I have that damage (pushed way too fast). No route is immune to its difficulties.

Many women and babies also died in child birth due to lack of hygeine. While the C-section has allowed babies (and moms) to otherwise live in situations that rendered a V delivery impossible, that is not the majority of c-sections today. Lack of a c-section also wasn't responsible for all those deaths either.

But this thread wasn't the place to bring up that debate from the poster who brought it up.

OP--sorry about your complications. It's very weird how our bodies react to any type of trauma be it natural, accidental, or surgically inflicted.

I have a place on my foot where I had sliced it open when I was 9 and had stitches. To this day, I cannot have anyone touch me in that spot. It gives me the willies. I have sensation--it is not painful, but I cannot tolerate it at all. I cannot explain it.

 

[Lisa loves Pooh]

I've had two c-sections and after the second one, I had pain. And the pain continues 4 years later.

What is the "pain" that you expereince?

Curious b/c I've never known anyone that has had a c-section to have had lingering pain post-c-section.

I know my mother has horrible scars (and she considers that they didn't do the best job they could with her 3 c-sections)--but I've never heard her complain of pain from those scars.

 

[Lisa loves Pooh]

So. Some research shows that "too many C-Sections" are performed based on numbers. How many of those women and babies would die without them just because someone thinks there are too many done? The "natural" people really need to stop pontificating over their perfect lives. Why do you care?

Respectfully--

C-sections are more efficient, more profitable, and more convenient for all involved. While a woman could make a choice--if a portion of those numbers are doing such things without concern for the actual patient, that is cause for concern.

Some women don't want to be rushed into a c-section decision due to an impatient physician or lack of information.

I don't have time nor is this the place to go and cite the proper statistics--but it is fruit for thought.
.

 

[golfgal]

Forgive me for inquiring as I don't mean to sound accusatory--but how do they know that she would have been brain damaged if you went for a VBAC? From the sounds of it--you went straight to A C-section, so I'm a bit confused.


As for the C--I'm trying to avoid it this time around. For a whole host of reasons. And I don't like that people tell me or imply to me that I'm endangering my baby as a result. (possible breech and will opt for a version)

My last was the...ummm...regular route and I do have nerve damage. I do know why I have that damage (pushed way too fast). No route is immune to its difficulties.

Many women and babies also died in child birth due to lack of hygeine. While the C-section has allowed babies (and moms) to otherwise live in situations that rendered a V delivery impossible, that is not the majority of c-sections today. Lack of a c-section also wasn't responsible for all those deaths either.

But this thread wasn't the place to bring up that debate from the poster who brought it up.

OP--sorry about your complications. It's very weird how our bodies react to any type of trauma be it natural, accidental, or surgically inflicted.

I have a place on my foot where I had sliced it open when I was 9 and had stitches. To this day, I cannot have anyone touch me in that spot. It gives me the willies. I have sensation--it is not painful, but I cannot tolerate it at all. I cannot explain it.

The cord was wrapped around DD's neck twice, they were even concerned about it with the C-Section because she is a twin and had been very low for quite a while, she is fine. Had I gone with a "natural" birth the consequences would have been disastrous. Actually, I didn't go straight to a C-Section, I was planning for a V-BAC however at 38 weeks with a twin pregnancy and I hadn't started dilating and my OB wouldn't induce until I started on my own, I requested a C-Section because I was DONE being pregnant!

I had no complications with either pregnancy thanks to my C-Sections.

As far as post C-Section stuff-I have a couple small numb spots that itch on occasion but since I can't really feel the spots it is hard to satisfy the itch. My immediate recovery from my C-Sections was easy. Both hospitals were good about getting you up and about right away and I walked around as much as possible. By day 4 I was feeling about 90% and a week past delivery was out shopping and doing normal stuff.

 

[golfgal]

Respectfully--

C-sections are more efficient, more profitable, and more convenient for all involved. While a woman could make a choice--if a portion of those numbers are doing such things without concern for the actual patient, that is cause for concern.

Some women don't want to be rushed into a c-section decision due to an impatient physician or lack of information.

I don't have time nor is this the place to go and cite the proper statistics--but it is fruit for thought.
.

Well, after 36 hours of labor, I was "rushed" into a decision to have a C-Section, either that or I was going to rip the baby out myself .

Again, who cares what anyone else does? If someone doesn't want to be rushed into a C-Section, they should be making that clear to their DR. I am sure my first labor went so long because I was adamant before hand I didn't want a C-Section. Sometimes women don't always make decisions for the right reasons either.

 

[Lisa loves Pooh]

The cord was wrapped around DD's neck twice, they were even concerned about it with the C-Section because she is a twin and had been very low for quite a while, she is fine. Had I gone with a "natural" birth the consequences would have been disastrous. Actually, I didn't go straight to a C-Section, I was planning for a V-BAC however at 38 weeks with a twin pregnancy and I hadn't started dilating and my OB wouldn't induce until I started on my own, I requested a C-Section because I was DONE being pregnant!
.

That makes total sense!

Inductions often don't work if things are not favorable--so good call on the OB to not force something your body wasn't ready to do.

I had no complications with either pregnancy thanks to my C-Sections.

As far as post C-Section stuff-I have a couple small numb spots that itch on occasion but since I can't really feel the spots it is hard to satisfy the itch. My immediate recovery from my C-Sections was easy. Both hospitals were good about getting you up and about right away and I walked around as much as possible. By day 4 I was feeling about 90% and a week past delivery was out shopping and doing normal stuff

Numbness heebs me out big time.

Unrelated to a C--but I was reading a story about an amputee who had a leg or both legs removed...in post-recovery--he and the nurse were chatting, I forget what about. Then he commented on something--and she said "If you think that's bad, wait until your feet (which had been amputated) start itching".

Talk about an itch that you can't fix.

 

[Lisa loves Pooh]

Well, after 36 hours of labor, I was "rushed" into a decision to have a C-Section, either that or I was going to rip the baby out myself .

Again, who cares what anyone else does? If someone doesn't want to be rushed into a C-Section, they should be making that clear to their DR. I am sure my first labor went so long because I was adamant before hand I didn't want a C-Section. Sometimes women don't always make decisions for the right reasons either.

I'm not commenting on you or anyone here, so no worries.

It isn't so much as caring about what everyone else does--it is how an OB with a high rate of interventions of any kind...including c-sections, that are out of sync with the regular need for such interventions....

How does that impact my ability to get what I want and need versus what the doctor wants and needs?

I care about why the doc is making his/her decisiosn and if my or babies life doesn't depend on it--then it is cause to pause, KWIM?

It is unfortunate that it had to be brought up at all.

Insert any surgery and someone is likely to have side effects they do not enjoy. Their reason for the surgery is irrelevant. Side effects suck!

 

[CapeMayMommy]

What is the "pain" that you expereince?

Curious b/c I've never known anyone that has had a c-section to have had lingering pain post-c-section.

I know my mother has horrible scars (and she considers that they didn't do the best job they could with her 3 c-sections)--but I've never heard her complain of pain from those scars.

I think that the adhesions/scars have changed the way my intestines function. I think I may have partial blockages.

I told my doctor. He doesn't believe that I am still in pain.

I've heard that the only thing they can do is more surgery---which causes more adhesions.

So, I generally make due, eat right, take advil.

 

[golfgal]

I think that the adhesions/scars have changed the way my intestines function. I think I may have partial blockages.

I told my doctor. He doesn't believe that I am still in pain.

I've heard that the only thing they can do is more surgery---which causes more adhesions.

So, I generally make due, eat right, take advil.

I would go to another doctor and get this looked at. You have to wonder if the nicked something or tied something up wrong. I don't know anyone that has had lingering effects either. If your Dr is ignoring you, find someone that will listen.

A friend's mom let her dr ignore her abdominal pain for about a year. Finally her kids convinced her to see another dr. She went in for a 10:00AM appointment and was on the operating table by noon to remove massive cancer growths in her uterus. She lasted about a month after that-it was just too far gone. She never got to see her grandkids.