How long did it take for you to heal,and the tendernes to go away?
2006-08-26 12:34:23 · 13 answers · asked by Pisces 2 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Pregnancy
i had two c-cections with both my children and it tooke quiet a few weeks to completely recover...make sure you keep moving even if it hurts a lot , you will scar less also wear a gurtle of some kind for extra support...and stay away from sneezing and coughing at all cost...just kidding ...good luck to you.
2006-08-26 12:39:44 · answer #1 · answered by Roxy 5 · 1⤊ 1⤋
It really depends, I have had 2 c sections, this first I labored naturally before they decided to do it and it took longer to heal. That one was about 3 weeks. The 2nd one was planned c section and I took it easy the at first, stayed the whole 4 days in the hosp and I was feeling much better by the 2nd week and didn't have to use my pain meds the MD gave me. Yes the tenderness goes away, but where the incision is, feels a little weird to the touch. Like the nerves are displaced. Who does the c section makes a difference, good sutures are important in the way it heals.
2006-08-26 19:47:05 · answer #2 · answered by lani2j 1 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I have my second baby through C-section, it was a last minute decision and guess the after effect is worse than natural birth. I do agree the pain take about 2-4 weeks and try to walk or move around after the 2 or 3 days of your C-section this will help to recover much faster. Do put on a girdle this will help to ease the pain and when you cough or sneeze try to hold on to your tummy else it will more painful. Good luck and take care.
2006-08-26 20:16:41 · answer #3 · answered by vosy2006 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It took me nearly 4 months to heal. My legs kept swelling so bad that I would lose circulation and they would colapse on me. My son is 2 1/2 now and I am still tender in places. This is hopefully a rare thing I havnt heard of anyone else taking this long to heal other than myself.
2006-08-26 20:37:16 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
I have had 3 c-sections, my last one was on december 16, 2005. I am still tender in certain spots, and still numb. I asked my doctor about this, and he said that you can remain numb and tender for a long time after. I personally find it rather annoying. If I am at work and hit my abdomen on something the right (or wrong) way, it hurts. After I had my 1st one I was great, it didn't take me that long, but after each one, it got a little worse.
2006-08-26 19:43:14 · answer #5 · answered by rabika97 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I have had 3 c-sections it took longer to heal with the first one. Prob. a few weeks. My incision is still numb and has been since my first in 1995. Although if my pants or underwear rub it it still hurts and my youngest is 2.
2006-08-26 20:04:19 · answer #6 · answered by soon2b mommy of 4 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
It must be different for everyone. I was up and walking around and cleaning my house and driving within a week or two of being home. I was tender for weeks, but it was not debilitating. Two and a half years later, the incision is a bit numb. Weird.
A friend, though, was bed-ridden for a couple of weeks, and complained about pain and tenderness for quite a while.
2006-08-27 01:54:55 · answer #7 · answered by clueless: please be kind 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
4 long months, my incision opened about 3 weeks after birth because of hematoma. I actually made a mark on my calendar to show first day I could bend over and pick something off the ground.
2006-08-26 22:02:12 · answer #8 · answered by funschooling m 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I had a C-section, it took me 2 wks to heal. The tenderness was some months.
2006-08-26 19:40:31 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
The more you walk around and don't get stiff, the better off you will be. Just don't over do it! I was sore for a LONG time when I made twisting motions or moves like vacuuming. Be sure to listen to what your doctor tells you. If you don't you will regret it down the road.
GOOD LUCK!!!
2006-08-26 19:42:27 · answer #10 · answered by Deana G 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋