HOW PAINFUL IS A C SECTION? A C section is performed under spinal or epidural anesthesia, so there is no pain during the surgeryonly pressure or pulling sensations may be felt. After delivery, mild The Mini Tummy Tuck vs. Full Tummy Tuck Debate: What's Best for You? Dr John Burns How Painful Is a Tummy Tuck? What To Expect & How To Stay Comfortable Diaz Plastic Surgery Specialists: Michael Diaz, MD Sharp shoulder pain after your C section? It's probably gas. Not your shoulder. After surgery, your bowels slow down. Gas builds up more easily. That gas rises and irritates your diaphragm (your breathing