I booked in with the surgeon who orginally said I could have baby in room with me and so I paid up all the fees etc. However, later his receptionist rang and said that the surgeon had got the hospital policy wrong and I wouldn't be allowed baby. : ( But we'd already booked and paid, so we decided to still go ahead.
In the end I had 2 nights in hospital because I had a bad attack 2 days before my scheduled surgery so they admitted me through emergency and changed my surgery for the next day. I'm 3 days post op now and I still can't really lift baby but can manage to breastfeed but not much cuddle time as I'm too sore still. It sucks! It was quite traumatic for me to be separated from baby, (though the nurses allowed DH and baby to be with me on the ward way beyond normal visiting hours).
I never knew that gallstones could be a complication of pregnancy - so unfair! Just when you think it's all over....
As for cuddles with baby, try to rest him on a pillow (boomerang shaped one was most comfy for me after c-sec) so that you can still have some close time with him and chat and smile..
If you need anything, I can be toddler free on Sunday afternoon, Monday and Tuesday..
Ruth, so glad that is behind you, I was a bit sore and sorry to start with (especially with the drain in) but you will start to notice that you feel better and better every day (even if you're still a bit more tired than usual). Agree with Heather, you might have some luck with a pillow/pillows. Let us know how you're getting on in a few days. x
Hey, has anyone tried the natural methods for removing gallstones. Not suggesting this as I have never tried, but Sandra Cabot has a few methods in one of her books.
I'm doing okay thanks ladies. Today is my first solo day at home with DS since operation. I'm still sore at the "wound" sites, particularly when the little man wriggles or kicks! Ouch! But the deeper abdominal pain is much better and I can lie on my side now (bliss! as that's my preferred way to sleep).
I'm glad I got it out and I don't have to worry about having another attack. I'm seeing the surgeon in a week - just for a check up I guess.
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