I could still remember when I gave birth to my son. I had a C-section. It was indeed painful. The recovery phase was very uncomfortable especially the external catheter that they inserted inside me. Good thing that after one day, I fully recovered. Yes, I was that strong, then. Maybe I was excited to go home and take care of my child.
I wonder where hospitals get their medical supplies. I hope that they get it from a trusted source like AllegroMedical. Actually, even you and I could shop there. You could find almost everything there like baby products, wound care products, first aid kits, and even exercise equipments.