Hey Layla, good to see some of these answers for myself as well!!! The only thing I can comment on is the catheter which I had inserted after my last "look and see" op (back in August 04). It was put in to relive pressure on my bladder - I could not pee after the op - and it was not at all painful, even without any pain killers (ie epidural or spinal block). So IMHO, the catheter shouldn't hurt at all even if they put it in before doing the epi or spinal. Mind you, you have to lie with your knees up and dropped to the sides (highly feminine pose!!) for them to get it in.

So is Sarah a definate for a c-section.

I can't believe that barring any further problems withmy blood pressure and urine protein, I will be in for a caesar and be a mum in just over 2 weeks!!! OMG!

Hayseed