I too had an emergency c section 18 weeks ago
Regarding recovery, how long did it take for the pain(i mean abdomen ect pain due to surgery) to go away? How long were u stuck to IV etc and what pain medications did u take?
- It was extremely painful for a few days, sore for a few weeks then the odd niggle (even now). Definitely take painkillers when due, don't wait until it's agony!
> How long after your section were you allowed to get up and move around? How long did they leave catheter in?
I had ds at 4pm and was up the next morning showering. I think thye removed the catheter later that night but I had to measure how much I weed until i left the hospital by doing it in a jug then writing the amount down.
>How long before you were allowed to eat? (i heard they allow food only after passing gas, is it so? sorry timid).
I was starving but they wouldn't give me anything until the next morning, meaning I didn't eat for 36 hours.
> How long before u had 1st bowel movement? is it painful
This took a few days and I was pretty bunged up. Wasn't awful but would recommend lots of fibre!
> Were you able to nurse right away?
Yes, when got to recovery and had no problems whatsoever