Recommendation for after a c-section

JayeD · Aug 25th, 2010, 13:53 PM

Hey everyone!!

I thought I'd pass along one extra thing to toss into your hospital bag if you plan on having a c-section. I'd also confirm with your dr or MW first to confirm that it's ok to take after the surgery.

I had to have a c-section due to complications and afterward, I was very uncomfortable. I found out after the surgery that the dr blows air into the incision (at least they do at the hospitals in my area) to make sure that they only cut what needs to be cut. Then a nurse pushes on your abdomen to bring baby towards the hole. After you are all sewn up, the air you had in your body before, plus the air that was blown into you disperses all over your body. You'll wake up with tense, sore shoulders due to air being stuck up there.

It takes several days for the air to make it's way down to where it can escape, and you end up tooting all day long.

When I complained to my dr about the gas, she recommended that I take either GasX or Beano to help with the gas problems. It helped me, so I thought it might help you, too, if you plan on having a c-section.

MommyMichele · Aug 25th, 2010, 15:19 PM

Here in the states, they want you to pass gas. After everyone of my kids they kept coming and asking me if I had passed gas yet. I never passed gas but since my Dr seems to be obsessed with me having gas, I'm going to lie! LOL

JynxPhD · Aug 25th, 2010, 17:58 PM

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Originally Posted by MommyMichele

Here in the states, they want you to pass gas. After everyone of my kids they kept coming and asking me if I had passed gas yet. I never passed gas but since my Dr seems to be obsessed with me having gas, I'm going to lie! LOL

They want you to pass gas after surgery here because your colon is usually the last thing to "wake up" from the anesthetic. They are afraid if you don't pass gas at the hospital then they will send you home and you'll develop a bowel obstruction.

I've had several abdominal surgeries where they do blow air in there so they can see what they are doing. The trapped air can be excrutiating and I never thought to take Gas-X. Thanks for the tip!

delmeg10 · Aug 25th, 2010, 18:34 PM

At the hospital where my friend had a c-section, they wouldn't even release her without knowing that she was passing gas a certain amount per hour. Lol... It was weird. They did push the issue with me as well, but they didn't say I couldn't go home unless I did it! Haha...

JayeD · Aug 25th, 2010, 23:52 PM

My dr who suggested the GasX or Beano to me told me that I had to pass gas for 24 hours, but after that I could take the GasX/Beano to help relieve the pressure inside. Unfortunately I never got any before I left the hospital.

Oh well, maybe next time!

amandaawesome · Aug 26th, 2010, 00:05 AM

wow i need to read up on c sections apparently. you know, just in case.

MommyMichele · Aug 26th, 2010, 00:07 AM

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Originally Posted by amandaawesome

wow i need to read up on c sections apparently. you know, just in case.

I highly suggest it. I do hope everyone gets the kind of birth they want but knowing a little about c-sections is a good thing and won't hurt you.

leeanne · Aug 26th, 2010, 00:20 AM

Much of the pain involved in a C-section is the gas pains. It is pertinent to pass the gas.

After my first, I didn't and went home 4 days after still not going to the bathroom. A few days after I finally felt like going but, TMI, it took a long time and it was almost obstructed and it was like having another baby.

MommyMichele · Aug 26th, 2010, 00:23 AM

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Originally Posted by leeanne

Much of the pain involved in a C-section is the gas pains. It is pertinent to pass the gas.

After my first, I didn't and went home 4 days after still not going to the bathroom. A few days after I finally felt like going but, TMI, it took a long time and it was almost obstructed and it was like having another baby.

That first BM after can HURT! I do highly suggest stool softeners!

KellyC75 · Aug 26th, 2010, 03:50 AM

What a great idea...Im having my 3rd c.section & have found trapped wind & not being able to poop horrible

Im defo gonna ask my midwife/consultant about this....Thanks again

Aug 25th, 2010, 13:53 PM	#1
JayeD Chat Happy BnB Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: British Columbia Country: Posts: 1,868 Thanked others: 168 Thanked 581 times in 529 posts	Recommendation for after a c-section Hey everyone!! I thought I'd pass along one extra thing to toss into your hospital bag if you plan on having a c-section. I'd also confirm with your dr or MW first to confirm that it's ok to take after the surgery. I had to have a c-section due to complications and afterward, I was very uncomfortable. I found out after the surgery that the dr blows air into the incision (at least they do at the hospitals in my area) to make sure that they only cut what needs to be cut. Then a nurse pushes on your abdomen to bring baby towards the hole. After you are all sewn up, the air you had in your body before, plus the air that was blown into you disperses all over your body. You'll wake up with tense, sore shoulders due to air being stuck up there. It takes several days for the air to make it's way down to where it can escape, and you end up tooting all day long. When I complained to my dr about the gas, she recommended that I take either GasX or Beano to help with the gas problems. It helped me, so I thought it might help you, too, if you plan on having a c-section. __________________
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MommyMichele BnB Addict Mom to 2 girls and 4 boys Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Iowa Country: Posts: 2,526 Thanked others: 463 Thanked 464 times in 407 posts Currently Feeling:	Here in the states, they want you to pass gas. After everyone of my kids they kept coming and asking me if I had passed gas yet. I never passed gas but since my Dr seems to be obsessed with me having gas, I'm going to lie! LOL __________________
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JayeD Chat Happy BnB Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: British Columbia Country: Posts: 1,868 Thanked others: 168 Thanked 581 times in 529 posts	My dr who suggested the GasX or Beano to me told me that I had to pass gas for 24 hours, but after that I could take the GasX/Beano to help relieve the pressure inside. Unfortunately I never got any before I left the hospital. Oh well, maybe next time!
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amandaawesome Chat Happy BnB Member me, oh, 2 boys, and bump! Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Louisiana USA Country: Posts: 1,365 Thanked others: 114 Thanked 361 times in 339 posts Currently Feeling:	wow i need to read up on c sections apparently. you know, just in case. __________________
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leeanne BnB Spammer Elite Mom of 3 and Stepmom of 2 Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: BC, Canada Country: Posts: 26,691 Thanked others: 7,091 Thanked 6,814 times in 6,500 posts	Much of the pain involved in a C-section is the gas pains. It is pertinent to pass the gas. After my first, I didn't and went home 4 days after still not going to the bathroom. A few days after I finally felt like going but, TMI, it took a long time and it was almost obstructed and it was like having another baby. __________________
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KellyC75 BnB Addict Mum of 4 <3 Join Date: May 2010 Location: Uk > Australia > UK! Country: Posts: 8,336 Thanked others: 10,687 Thanked 3,261 times in 2,557 posts Currently Feeling:	What a great idea...Im having my 3rd c.section & have found trapped wind & not being able to poop horrible Im defo gonna ask my midwife/consultant about this....Thanks again __________________
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