Walking post csection?

readyornot12345

When are we allowed to do light exercise like walking around the mall or a treadmill for 10-20 mins at a time? Does they have to wait for the 6 week checkup? Sitting around non stop is driving me bonkers. And I have around 25 lbs to lose still fun fun. I know the least of my worries. But it sucks because I can't fit into any of my clothes other then maternity clothes.

tyedyeme12

Walking is good. Just listen to your body. Don't walk at a high speed or up and down stairs, just casually walk.

2010weddinggal

I walk all over. probaly more then I should a week after my c-section I was on the bus with hubby to the dr's with the baby. Just listen and if it does not feel right slow down or stop.

playball13

We walked to and from DS's school yesterday which is a little over a mile round trip. It was a beautiful day and it felt good to be moving. You should be fine as long as you listen to your body and don't overdue it.

azmama20

I didn't have a c section and have already lost all my pregnancy weight, but can still only fit into maternity pants. I know that doesn't really answer your question, but hopefully it makes you feel better as far as clothing goes. You have to remember, it took 9 months to get up to your pregnancy weight, and it often times will take that or more to get back down to pre-pregnancy shape and size. Just some food for thought.

readyornot12345

Lucky ladies that lost your weight. I feel like such a fat ass!

MelbaCat

walking's fine. just listen to your body. I walked all the time after my c/s with DS and with DD1. I'm trying to walk as much as I can now but our weather sucks. ButI often go for walks wearing DD2 and it hasn't bothered me. 

azmama20

rfred20 said:

I didn't have a c section and have already lost all my pregnancy weight, but can still only fit into maternity pants. I know that doesn't really answer your question, but hopefully it makes you feel better as far as clothing goes. You have to remember, it took 9 months to get up to your pregnancy weight, and it often times will take that or more to get back down to pre-pregnancy shape and size. Just some food for thought.

I did have a c section and have lost my pregnancy weight (and then some!) but still can't wear pre-pregnancy clothes... How does that work?!?!

Well that's super lame and I'm sorry!

lollipoppoop

I had a section and lost 25 pounds I have about 17 more to go lol

MissJenna2011

1 week out I just about died after walking half way through Walmart...too much too soon! I'm now 3 weeks, nearing 4 weeks post C/S and I can go on short walks w. the stroller now, about 3/4 to 1 mile...

mhwood

My OB told me to listen to my body.

During the first couple of weeks while I was still bleeding, I would see an increase in the flow if I over-exerted.

Now, at almost 5 weeks PP, I've walked all over the place.  I spent a couple of hours wandering around the mall on a few occasions, and when the weather is nice (well, as nice as it can be in Southern Ontario in the winter) I get out, even just to walk around the block.