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I had one csection about 3.5 yrs ago and am about to have another. I had a spinal and the only thing that hurt was the numbing medicine. There was some pressure during the surgery, but that was it. Once the baby was out I had a sudden urge to get sick, and told them. They gave me something and it immediately went away. Then I had a splitting headache, which they again gave me something for and went away. I was in recovery for over 2 hrs, and even then my legs were still a bit numb. The first day I was swollen and very groggy from all the ivs and meds (I know I got morphine, and some other stuff). I dont really remember talking to people on the phone or the few visitors that did come. I tried to sleep but couldnt probably because I wanted to see my son. A few times I thought I was going to get sick and told the nurse. She would come and inject something in my iv and it would go away. You can "sit up" in bed meaning it was one of those beds that you can raise and lower by pushing buttons. The day of surgery was the easiest thanks to the drugs. That night, the nurses came in every 2 hrs to make me roll on to my other side, cough (prevents clots from forming) and change my pads. It was a pain in the butt and was uncomfy. The next morning, my cath came out and they told me to get up and walk around when I felt I could. It was much easier walking around then than later on probably since there was still good meds in me. I was switched to Tylenol 3 too. I was more alert and less bloated. They also switched me from a liquid diet (broth, jello, tea) to solids that afternoon. By my 3rd day I was eating McDonalds, feeling pretty sore, and was ready to go home. I went home the 4th morning. Recovery was pretty easy for me except for a sore back (from the spinal ?? or back problems). I wasnt allowed to pick up my son (he was 12+ lbs at birth) for a week or so (but I did), and I wasnt supposed to drive for 3-4 weeks (if you had to stop fast you could open the incision). Plus, no exercise or doing the deed for 6 weeks (I wasnt complaining)! Dont be afraid to ask for meds if youre in pain, and take them! Rest when you can and go #2 as soon as you can. I didnt go for 6 days and I swear I wouldve rather have given birth without drugs than to have to go through that. I tried everything too (suppositories final did the trick). I did just read about how chewing gum soon after giving birth speeds up that process, so I will be doing that this time!

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