How painful is the recovery after a C-SECTION?

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I'm having a C-SECTION on November 3rd and am a little scared of the pain/ healing after the surgery.

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I said very painful, but it's probably just painful. In between very painful and not that painful. Just take the pain meds they prescribe you and rest as much as you can, even though it can be hard with a newborn. Try to get some help from your SO or family or friends.

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I was popping oxycodone pretty much around the clock for 10 days or else I couldn't cope. Then I noticed that I could go a little bit longer stretches without it and after about 2 weeks was just taking it at night and first thing in the morning, a few days later I was sore and had a burning sensation but could get through without any meds.

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The first day or two are the worst. If you stay fairly active and walk a lot it definitely helps. My second c-section recovery was much better and quicker since I had several complications with my first. I was pain free with my second in less than a week.

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I’ve had 2 csections I still did skin to skin & breastfed both time the first time  I took pain med for the first 3 days and I walked as soon as they let me it helps a lot the second time it was a bit more painful I just took my pain meds and walked like I was told i felt better within the same week

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mine was a breeze, I wanted to go back to work after a week, I didn't take any of my prescribed pain medication either. My wound healed just fine on its own the only part that hurt was the first poop 🤷🏽‍♀️

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I'm sorry to be a negative person but mine was traumatizing and very painful. I never got to do the things I wanted (skin to skin, breastfeed right away, delayed cord clamping). The spinal wore off immediately and I was in agony and could feel my surgery immediately after and was wheeled into the room screaming.
It was enough to scare me that I swore I'd never have one again and this time doing an unmedicated VBAC at home. 
I suggest if you really do need a c section to maybe find books on it and read on it and how to better prepare and talk with your doctor and make sure you can still do the things that's important to you. I'm sure a planned one is better than an emergency one too.

How painful is the recovery after a C-SECTION?

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