*HELP* Recovery questions with a CSec 5 days on...

[Indadhanu]

Hey Vic,

I just wanted to jump in and give you a great big hug Recovery from a c/s is rough, especially all these things no one ever mentions... like getting out of bed or sitting in the car (i found sitting in the car agony, especially corners)! I remember one day I bawled and bawled my eyes out (probably day 5 baby blues ) because I thought for sure I'd never ever sleep on my stomach again! And I remember being so exhausted but not wanting to even comtemplate walking to bed, let alone getting in bed!

Keep up the pain meds. You will soon be feeling fine, able to get in and out of bed, the car, up and down stairs, and picking up both of your gorgeous girls soon
Did the physio give you some core strength exercises to help get everything back where it should be?

[Mother Goose]

absolutely put a pillow or two under your knees to sleep - especially if it is helping! That position will take pressure off the abdominal muscles. Elevating the head has less effect on abdominal muscles but if it is more comfortable for you then roll with it!!! Hope your recovery continues to go well!

[*Beema*]

Thanks Leasha!! Yeah I had no idea what to expect... but I now love my Metamucil, go to the bathroom regularly, don't leave it too long on the pain will be horrible, sleeping in a recliner chair is a good inbetween option, and go the drugs!

Will try it MG when I am feeling I can get up from a lower position, spent last night in our BF'ing recliner chair with a stool, and it was a good decision especially as DD2 was up for a few feeds, so I was up and down more than I had been on previous nights and not feeling too bad today considering