Question:
which is better and why? epedural or general anesthesia

   — Jackie G. (posted on February 6, 2001)

February 6, 2001
my doctor said he didn't like the epiderol because it is hard to get your bowels moving again. i did not have one and did just fine.
   — Rose D.

February 7, 2001
When my surgeon first told me that I would have an epidural, I was a little stressed. I thought sure a morphine pump was the answer for me. I have to say, though, that the epidural was extremely effective pain relief. It was mild enough that I could walk, yet it kept my pain to a minimum. And it didn't mess with my bowel function at all, personally. I was very happy with my epidural.
   — SamanthaW B.