mom with children, info on battery replacement rec

Hello,
I just had baby#2 two weeks ago and also have a toddler. I was told I need to have my PC battery replace anywhere from a 1 month to 3months. What can I expect after surgery? Recovery and limitations? I breastfeed, so how soon will I be able to breastfeed my baby afterwards? My husband is going to school out of state and will be studying for the bar during this time, so I have no family around and little help from him, so I am worried about recovery time. Can any mothers out there help me out with advice or info? Thank you!

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In the same boat..kind of

by Chels - 2013-04-30 04:04:56

Hello! I am also due to have mine replaced in the next few months, I have a four year old and a 15 month old. Of course your baby is a lot more demanding as far as breast feeding and being held, but I'm also nervous about taking care of the little one afterwards. I have had a replacement before but no kids at the time. I just remember not being able to use my arm for a few days, was very sore. I have a friend who is planning on coming over after work to help with supper time and bed times so she can carry him for me and put him in his crib (my husband works evenings so won't be home). If you have someone that could come in the house a few times a day I think that would help a lot just in case you are having an especially difficult time with anything. I would make a makeshift 'crib' at floor level so you don't have to lift baby much. Let me know how it goes and any suggestions you have for me!

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by Tracey_E - 2013-04-30 10:04:53

I had a replacement done when my kids were 1 and 2. You should be fine, though you might want your husband around for a day or two. You're going into it exhausted, assuming you have a typical newborn you probably aren't getting a lot of sleep just yet. Studying for the Bar is important, but it's not a 24/7 endeavor, he can help you for a few days! (my husband is a lawyer, btdt) Do you have friends who can help with the kids a few hours a day so you can sleep?

Make sure the anesthesiologist knows you are breast feeding. Depending what they give you, you may need to pump a few days. If they do it with a local, you should be ok without pumping but depending where it is you may be a little sore.

As long as they're only replacing the generator and not the leads, you won't have the restrictions you did the first time, just keep the incision clean and dry. Soreness is a lot less with replacements also, it's all scar tissue. My biggest challenge the first couple of days was the crib. I sat on the floor to change diapers and play with them rather than picking them up. Mine is submammary so I was more sore than average.

thank you!

by lilchumash - 2013-07-01 01:07:52

Thank you ladies for the advice! I am scheduled for surgery July 10th and will keep you posted Chels. So nervous about the breastfeeding, i just hope I am able to right after since I hate pumping.

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