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Question on C section Recovery

mamajanna28mamajanna28 member
in May 2011 Moms

I typically post on the June board as I was due on June 2nd but I figured I had a better change of getting some advice with the May board as most of you have probably delivered (for your sake I sure hope so!!) I had a c section on the 27th (10 days ago) and I am feeling pretty good.  I have been up and cleaning, taking care of the baby  on my own and driving since around day 5.  I do still have some pain in my incision but stopped taking the pain medications after day 6 as the pain was tolerable without it and I am breastfeeding.  I have gone for very short walks and have been on my feet for long periods of time.  I am wanting to start taking short walks around the neighborhood with the baby in the stroller but am not sure if this is safe.  I googled this question and recieved a mixed bag of horror stories about incisions opening up and infection from being overly active.  I am 28 years old, in good health and have always recovered quickly from injuries and healed quickly from stitches in the past.  Am I risking reopening this incision if I start to try to get back to normal?  At this point it looks good and appears to be healing well.  I am just going stir crazy in the house as I have always been very active and have never been home this long in years!!  I think it would help so much mentally to get out and do more with the baby instead of spending the entire day in the house.  How are you all recovering and do you have any advice that may help?

Thanks!!

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  • disneyfan0511disneyfan0511 member
    I think walking is fine - just don't start running or anything. I've been taking walks since after week one.
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  • AnneShirleyBlytheAnneShirleyBlythe
    Your body will tell you when you have done too much. Good luck to you! 
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  • elisbuelisbu member

    imageAnneShirleyBlythe:
    Your body will tell you when you have done too much. Good luck to you! 

    this. i wouldnt walk to workout, but a stroll should be fine!

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  • CallidryasCallidryas member
    My OB gave me the all clear to walk around the block, drive and have sex w/condom (once PP bleeding ends) at 2 weeks. Just don't over do it and listen to your body.  If it gets too uncomfortable, turn around and start back.  Don't get too far away from home, 2-3 trips around a short block is just as good.  I am going stir crazy, too, so we go to Target and Marshall's a lot! 
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  • Gigi2195Gigi2195 member
    I had a pretty quick recovery.  Within 5 days I was able to go out shopping with DH and didnt have a problem walking around.  After about 2 wks I was back to doing all my normal things...cleaning, walking more, etc.  I suggest that you talk to your ob as to what you are able to do and what not.  
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