How long after your C-section did you drive? And swim? And when are you totally better?

Question

And when do you stop getting so tired?

Answer 1

The doctor told me about 2 weeks for driving, depending how long I used the pain meds. And the rest was to be decided at my 6 week checkup. I am 4 weeks post op and feeling great. But as far as not being tired... I don't think that's JUST a c-section thing... I think it's a BABY thing :) Good luck.

Answer 2

It was after the 6 weeks appointment that I was given the ok to resume all normal activities. But it took about 3 more weeks for all of the soreness to go away and for me to want to do the normal activities. I still get tired, because even though she sleeps pretty good at night almost 8 hours, I am constantly running during the day. I think it will be until she starts school that *maybe* I will stop being so tired. But it is getting better though. She can entertain herself some (she is 7 months) and that helps so that I can do some housework at least.

Answer 3

After my C-section I didn't drive until about 4 weeks after. I didn't swim at all. I felt good and back to normal at about 4 weeks as well. I didn't stop getting so tired until my son was about 2.

Answer 4

I had to drive the week after mine, my hubby doesnt, and I had to get my staples out. I drove myself there and home, and was in soooo much pain. But, things had to be done, and I had to do them. So, I drove regularly after about 1.5 weeks.

I swam just last weekend (my son is now 6 months), but this is just because it was the first chance I had. I would have been willing to go in once I stopped bleeding. (you cant use a tampon for 6 weeks)

I am still not all the wat healed, and I don't think you ever do heal all the way. They cut throught muscles and nerves, and they take a long time to heal. The incision is fine, but internaly is still off. I have very little feeling around the incision, and occasionally get a shooting pain or 2.My ob said it can take up to 6 years for the nerves to heal completely, and they will never be quite the same.

As far as the tiredness, I am still quite tired, but I think that wouldbe true with a vag birth as well. I work full time, and then go home and take care of my son. Even though he sleeps through the night, and has from about 8 weeks, I still have a million and one things to do before I lay down, and have to get up at the crack of dawn to get myself ready for work, then him up and ready for the sitter. I have learned to deal on about 5 hours sleep at night, and function, but not as well as I once did. I am sure it will get better as he gets older and can help out around the house, and help get himself ready in the mornings. I can't wait!

Answer 5

For me the Dr. told me six weeks. As far as being tired that's never I have a 6 month old and by the time 9:00 comes I am ready for bed.

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Answer 7

Four or five weeks, but a lot of car insusrers won't cover you if you drive before 6 weeks.

As to the tiredness - when baby is about 5!!! Sorry!

Answer 8

Drove......... 4 weeks
Swam.........8 weeks
totally better....... about 6 months
not so tired............. when baby goes to college???

Answer 9

8 weeks.

Answer 10

idk