I had a planned c/s at 34 weeks, due to alot of reasons.
I was off everything but panadol after 48 hours. I got out of bed after 24 hours.
I was moved in Ronald McDonald House on Day 5, which required me to walk up and down 2 flights of stairs and I was fine with that.
I'm not sure about lifting, as I never lifted DD. She was only 1.6kg anyway.
Good luck for your c/s!!