Last time I was written up for morphine but was told I could have nothing except PCM and ibuprofen. They lied and said it was because I was breast feeding when I challenged them.
This time I spoke to the consultant, surgeon and anaesthetist about it. As I was having my tubes done, it would be more uncomfy. Also, as a second section, it would be more tricky so more uncomfy. I saw my prescription sheet prior to the op.
Approaching my second night, the diamorphine had worn off, and I was getting uncomfy. At 8pm, with a guaranteed night of cluster feeding ahead, I requested something stronger. Again I was told I was not written up for anything stronger, and 'why did I want anything anyway? I explained I was in pain, and knew I was written up for something else. I was told I would be fine, I said I wasnt last time. But you are feeding, baby would get it too, do you want baby to get it? How could i be responsible to care for a newborn on morphine? Surely sleep deprived and in pain is more risky?. Only a risk to bf mums, it was almost pushed onto the bottle mums who snored all night.
Compromised on codeine, which took an hour to arrive, and I was told I could have 30 or 60mg. I said I would have the 30 if I could have the rest later if it was ineffective. I could have 60mg 4 hourly.
I eventually got it at 10.30, 2.5 hrs after requested. Proved ineffective. Asked for more, and was told it was 30mg 6 hourly. I was not given anything else until 9.30 the next morning. The morning meds were due at 6am. I was beyond furious and am considering a formal complaint. Then, when I was going home, I said I did not want my Brufen as had been given some 4 hours earlier. I was told I was being silly and really should take it now or I would be in pain. I would be later if I took it too early. Twats.