Some advice from a new sleever

[notsochubbybritneyspears 4]

Hi guys, wanted to pass on something to suggest to your doctor. While I was in surgery, they added this little pain pump device, that is basically anethesia (misspelled sorry) for your stomach muscles. Basically you have these two little lines going in the top of your abdomen attached to this little ball of meds you carry around and you can shower with. Basically I haven't touched a pain med at home, it runs out in about 3-4 days post op, you remove the little lines and it doesn't hurt and throw away the ball when its flat. Its awesome, made recovery so much better.

Wanted to pass this on to make your experiance pain free. Any questions let me know. Its worth it!!!!

[Oopsseedaisy 90]

It is called an On Q ball. I had one but I must be an active sleeper, because I pulled out the tubes and the medicine leaked all over my hospital gown. I could not tell a difference with or without it though. I had no pain post op at all.

[notsochubbybritneyspears 4]

yeah I was getting ready to update I loved it, just a pain to carry around.....

[Texasmom65 23]

I found out yesterday in my pre op class we get one too. :-) I'm excited. Silly, huh?

[notsochubbybritneyspears 4]

nah it will make your life a lot better

[AutumnBlueCarmen 4]

Sounds nice! I want one. I had a morphine pump with one of my c sections and I healed so quickly. my second c section I was only allowed ibuprofen and was in lots of pain...I think it really put off my healing process. I really really really think it has a lot to do with tensing up your muscles and being afraid of pain. My dr with my second c section was a B!!!!!