Did you find sleeping elevated helped with getting out of bed or was is sore no matter how you tried to get out of bed?

When do you start to feel normal again and could get back to doing all the everyday things is life again without any pain or discomfort?
Sleep was so rare in those early few weeks I can't really recall how I managed. I know in hospital I had a bed which I could move up & down, and recline etc which did make it easier. Once home I just took my time (lots of time) to roll over, and push myself up with my arms, swing legs over the bed etc. to get up. What I wish I had at home was a nice big comfy recliner chair or the like that was more supportive and easier to get out of. We have really uncomfy lounges and had no real feeding chair to speak of, and it made it extra hard having to get up and down IYKWIM?

In terms of getting back to everyday things....I purposely took my time as I didn't want to impede my recovery. Like I mentioned, I was fine driving at about 3 weeks-post surgery. I wasn't walking long distances, but I could walk around the supermarket etc. and felt ok. Doing light loads of washing, and hanging on airers rather than reaching up to the clothes line. Probably by about 6 weeks I was back to feeling normal, but still aware of the scar and taking care. Just as another indicator I went back to pilates classes about 8 weeks post c-section quite comfortably and just eased my way back in.