Re: Hospital Stays for C-sections

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At Fri, 22 Nov 2002, Lynn wrote: >
>Hi Liz,
>That actually seems like quite a generous stay! I personally don't see
>how they could NOT take the mother's physical condition, age, etc. into
>consideration with a clear conscience...it all affects the child's well
>being as well. But...that's medicine, I suppose! : )
>
>Thanks for your feedback.
>
>At Fri, 22 Nov 2002, anonumous wrote:
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>>At Fri, 22 Nov 2002, Liz wrote:
>>>
>>>I had major, major abdomenal surgery in Feb '02. Had the surgery Wed
>>>morning and was told to plan on staying until Sunday. I was discharged
>>>Saturday afternoon. I was told that once I could eat, hold the food
>>>down, get out of bed and pee on my own I could go. They used to make
>>>you wait for a bowel movement but they found that wasn't necessary.
>>>
>>>Your hospital stay is dependent only on your physical condition.
>>
>>>A fever (infection) would keep you in the hospital. If you can't get a relative or friend to help out for a few days, I'd hire a local teenager or older woman to help with the 2 year old, do some simple meal preparation and light cleaning. Being 37 isn't a valid reason to stay in the hospital longer.
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>>>At Fri, 22 Nov 2002, Lynn wrote:
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