Hun I feel your pain. I too had a second degree tear and some grazes too. It does take time. Some of my stitches weren't under the skin enough, therefore didn't dissolve, and then became irriatating. It was always stingy to go to the loo too. I highly recommend the salt sitz bath. I also would fill a squishy water bottle with warm water and salt and squeeze the water onto my perenium whilst weeing - it really helps. Repeat this whilst in the shower too. Also, try to keep the area as dry as possible. Have some 'free air' time to help healing along. I had to get my GP to take out remaining stitches at week 5, in all honesty I felt better (ie no stinging or soreness) at 10 weeks. It just takes time I am afraid .

I have never had a ceaser but I can't imagine it being easier at all.

Wishing you a speedy recovery, you will get there!
Rach xx