Question:
Does anyone know?

If having a c-section, that was cut up and down, like the after pain of an open rny? Just wondering .....    — [Anonymous] (posted on May 21, 2001)

May 21, 2001
I had a transverse (bikini cut) C-section and the pain was quite similar to an Open RNY. However, I found that the C-section really prepared me for the mechanics of getting in and out of a bed or chair when I had WLS. The other benefit was, I figured if I could go through a C-section and a vaginal birth in which the epidural was useless and the episiotomy wasn't quite anesthetized, I could endure a little thing like having my guts rearranged! Good luck and remember, Mr. Morphine is your friend!
   — Allie B.

June 5, 2001
I've had a c-section and a hysterectomy (both up and down incisions) and also had my gall bladder removed. I believe that RNY is closer in pain to the gall bladder removal. In my case, I feel that the upper abdominal surgeries hurt more than the lower ab surgeries. It seems like you have to use your upper abs more often than your lower abs.
   — Dianne C.

October 15, 2001
I have had three up and down c-sections and just had my open rny done less than two weeks ago, trust me...the rny hurts a little more. Especially the ribs will hurt and my back hurt.But no bruising. I was surprised,because I usually bruise easily. I was expecting the worse though, going into surgery and came out feeling better than I thought that I would. I wish you the best as it was for me.
   — Jan S.