Question:
WLS vs. C-section Which is a more difficult surgery?
— Christi S. (posted on May 3, 2002)
May 3, 2002
Difficult in what way? As in how difficult to perform? That would be a
question for a doctor. If you mean how difficult was it to undergo each,
you'll find varied responses. I was prepared for the worst after reading
several people's profiles stating that wls was far more painful than the c
section. I had my wls lap, but I found it far LESS painful than my c
section. I was off pain meds out of the hospital for both operations, but
the horizontal c section won hands down in the pain dept.
— GGinMA
May 3, 2002
I had a c-sec in 93, WLS 01. I was on pain meds much longer with the
c-sec, much more painful for me. My WLS was a walk in the park compared to
5 other surgeries that I have had. It felt like sore muscles to me.
Everyones experiences are different though. And I have seen where some
think that WLS is harder than a c-section.
— Cheri M.
May 3, 2002
Well, for me the c-sections (I had two) won hands down in the pain
department.Maybe it is because the cut is lower on the body and horizontal
instead of vertical. Don't know, except that I am getting around and more
comfortable lying down ect...after my open rny than I was right after my
c-sections. Hope this helps.
— Dana L.
May 3, 2002
For me it was the C-Section. The WSL pain and recop time was not even close
to the pain and recovery time when I had my C-Section.
— Valerie M.
May 3, 2002
Great Question...thanks for asking it, it really makes me fel better cause
i had 2 c-sections and then had my tubes tied laproscopically so I guess i
now have a pretty good idea of what to expect. Thank you all, my surgery is
May 16...geting close!
— robyn R.
May 3, 2002
Well I just got home from the hospital today I had an open RNY at 145 on
Tuesday. I would have to say 2 c-sections was more difficult because it is
lower down on your body. It is a little painful when you stand but I
learned from the c-sections that the faster you get up the better you heal
and faster. I was up walking around 4 hours after surgery. The doctors
were pleased and my family and the other patients coulod believe it either.
I was just determined to get it done. I am a little sore but he took out
my staples and my drain before I left and gave me zantac and percocet.
Good luck!!!!!!!!!
— SAMANTHA B.
May 4, 2002
Definitly C-section. Two big reasons come to mind... when you are nursing a
baby you can't have that lovely Morphine drip,(I begged the nurses to let
me take mine home as a souvenir, but no dice, all I got was the ugly little
booties for my feet)or even the wonderful liquid narcotic prescription for
the first week or two. Also, when you have a C-section you DO get a
wonderful, precious "souvenir" but you have to take care of it
including a lot of sleep deprivation!
— Bobbie B.
May 4, 2002
Not to sound negative..but I had a c-sec done in 2k..and was wondering the
same thing before I had my open RNY 4-23..in my opinion this surgery is
worse. Because my c-sec was so low it didn't interfere with everything the
same way this incision down my entire abdomen does. Every breath, and every
sneeze..no sleep..no eating..and I left the hospital with perkaset(SP.?)
after my c-sec...only Tyl w/codeine after RNY. I mean no pain no
gain...right? So I wouldn't say it's not worth the pain..but everyone's
different..just be prepared.
— Raven ..
May 7, 2002
Hi. I thought I would give this question ago too. I feel that they were
about the same. If you are having your surgery lap then I believe you will
notice the pain to be less because of the smaller incisions. My 3
c-sections and then the wls had the same recovery time. The incisions are
the same size too approx. 6-7 inches. I had large babies. I planned my life
around my wls like I was having another c-section. I am 2 1/2 weeks post op
from open rny. You will notice the similarities. Hold a pillow over your
incision to cough or laugh. Use your breathing apparatice, and then ,you
have to walk like within the first day. Sound familiar?? God Bless you on
your new life.
— Jennifer F.
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