After a C section

[isthisunusual]

is it normal to have gas and air for removal of sutures five days post op?

[lucy5]

I didn't but then they don't have gas and air in Spain, so not very helpful. I had my stitches out on day 7, well half of them and then the rest out the day after. Would have liked some gas and air though

[isthisunusual]

i've googled it but can't find anything on it. never known it used on any other type of suture removal.

[eleusis]

The midwife generally takes them out when she comes to visit you at home post birth. Can't remember the exact time, but I think it's 3 or 4 days post section. It is painless. I had one long "thread" with a plastic nob thingy on each end. She just clips one end and then pulls it through.

[yama]

Same as Eleusis and I didn't feel a thing.

Is your wound infected?

[isthisunusual]

Its not me! Someone I know had this a while ago. Seemed a bit odd iyswim?

[Lulumama]

i had staples, removed at home by the MW about 6 days post op.. not painful in the least ! were your friends stitches removed in hospital?

[spicemonster]

I had the same as eleusis and had an infection in the wound. It hurt a bit because of that but not the actual removal bit

[TuttiFrutti]

No more painful than having a plaster pulled off. You certainly wouldn't need gas and air.

[kel78]

Ive had 2 c sections, 1 I had staples and 1 I had stitches and no there was no gas or air. They were taken out at home. On the 2nd I had a very nasty womb infection so it was a little tender but nothing to worry about.

[LiegeAndLief]

Definitely didn't need gas and air - I had the same as eleusis. In fact was the very least painful thing about my cs!

[Fizzylemonade]

One long thread held with beads at both ends, MW said take a deep breath and blow out, I did and it didn't hurt a bit. 2nd time I had disolvable stitches so no removal needed.

I find it odd that someone would have gas and air to have this removed.

[kel78]

When I had mine they wouldnt give me the same twice, I think it can depend on how many c sections uve had as to what kind of stiches or staples they use or so they told me. Cos I did not want staples 2nd time but apparently had no choice.

[Mikafan]

so what happens if you have a 3rd section kel78?

[VictorianSqualor]

I have had two sections, with both it was just one long stitch, with balls either end.
I was petrified both times I was going to fall apart and come undone like a big zip, but I didn't.
Didn't really feel it either time tbh.

[kel78]

Mikafan- not sure hoping that a diff doctor will give stitches as didnt really like staples. Im pregnant again now but really dont want c- sect have any of u had natural after having c -sect.

[notmyrtle]

I had dissolving stitches - staples are barbaric. There's one consultant at my hospital who still uses them (out of 6), I made sure I booked my elective on the day she wasn't in theatre!

[notmyrtle]

I had dissolving stitches - staples are barbaric. There's one consultant at my hospital who still uses them (out of 6), I made sure I booked my elective on the day she wasn't in theatre!

[mazzystar]

sorry but i think that barbaric comment is unhelpful nonsense

i've had two c-sections and staples each time, removal was at home, by midwife about 7 days afterward. was painless, and very tidy scar.

[kel78]

I do remember the consultant saying that I had staples the 2nd time because of what had happened in theatre. Not sure if that is cos I had a few problems and they had to use forceps etc in me but they did say that the staples was better for me than the stitches to hold my scar. I assumed it was because of my 2nd but may have been purley because of the complications they had. Was very ill 2nd time around with womb infection for about 8 weeks. Thats why Im not too keen on having c- sect this time.