Hi Star,

I guess it's different for everyone. Panadol in the morning and night sounds fine to me, 3 weeks post op.
When I had my first babies, I was on stronger pain relief than panadol for about four to five weeks,
With Lily, I went home on day three without needing anything but I did take panadol when I got that pulling sensation on the scar lin.
With William, I had very strong pain relief for around six weeks and with Ivy and Noah, I walked away after three days, only using the panadol when needed.

Your midwife is right, it IS major abdominal surgery and from a surgical point of view, most nurses and doctors would not expect you to be on top of your game for a good six weeks.

You have been through a trauma to your body (even though the result was gorgeous) you need to be kind to yourself too. If you need pain relief, then take it. Hugs to you.