Question:
How does Lap RNY pain compare to C-section pain?

   — Kelly* P. (posted on November 11, 2002)

November 11, 2002
My c-section was almost 19 years ago, but I still remember how painful it was!!! I know you were asking about lap RNY, but I had open on 10/8/02--it was not nearly as painful as my c-section.
   — Want2bslim

November 11, 2002
I had a c-section in 1989. I was doing laundry the day I came home from the hospital. I stopped at the grocery store on the way home becuase no one had shopped during my 3 day hospital stay. I had RNY on Jan 18 of this year. I planned to go back to work 10 days later. 5 weeks later I reluctantly went back to work but it was tiring, and I have to say it helped to actually have to get up and start doing stuff again, it was the turning point for me but 5 weeks was a lot longer than I expected to be down. Also, I must add, I was 32 in 1989 and 45 when I had RNY, so again, that may be the difference, also figuring that I was 100 pounds HEAVIER at the RNY may have a lot to do with it, I think it depends on YOU, everyone is different, with no complications you may be doing great after a week or so! God Bless you and Good Luck! (PS I wouldnt trade my decision for ANYTHING! 9 mos post op, down 127 pounds)
   — donnalawbabe

November 11, 2002
With Lap RNY, I was ready to go back to work in a week and the pain was minimal (my lap gallbladder removal was worse). My sister-in-law says that C-section is definitely worse. Good luck.
   — Beffy W.

November 11, 2002
My two c-sections were much more painful than my lap rny. Unlike my C-sections, I only needed pain medication the first 36 hours. It was just a little uncomfortable after that. I hope yours goes well too!
   — maryburton

November 11, 2002
I had an open and I must say that my first c-section was way more painful than the RNY-open! so I would imagine a lap would be even better.
   — [Deactivated Member]

November 12, 2002
The C-sections hurt MUCH worse than the Lap RNY. It was only a bruising kind of feeling. Good luck to you!
   — Leah H.