The Recovery That first day, youll likely have a pump to deliver a low dosage of a narcotic, such as morphine, as needed. Some doctors will let you eat solids, while others will have you wait 24 hours or until you pass gas, a sign that your intestines are functioning normally. You will need loads of rest, and you will still be bleeding and will need to wear pads for a few days. On the second day, youll be switched from the pump to an oral painkiller. The catheter will come out, and youll be asked to walk to the bathroom. If the nurses push you before you feel ready, they arent being sadistic; its always important to get your lungs and muscles working after surgery. The second day will also bring an unusual interest in your intestinal activity. You may even feel a sensation like a humming motor inside you, which means that your intestines are getting back into gear after pain medications, which slow down your bowels. By the third or fourth day, again depending on whether youre also recovering from labor, you will be sent home. If youre dead tired, push for as long a hospital stay as possible to rest. You will probably go home with a pain prescription in hand; dont hesitate to fill it. If breastfeeding is difficult, you may find that a nursing pillow is a godsend. After two weeks, youll go back to the doctor for a wound check to make sure your incision is healing well. At six weeks, youll have a postpartum visit. And by that point, youll probably feel like a parenting pro.
Posted on: Sat, 25 Jan 2014 08:42:31 +0000
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