I had a c/s 2 weeks ago and I was terrified about the thought of the pain as I have never been in hospital before, however I was up and walking 12 hours after the op and did not feel any real pain, I felt discomfort but no pain. My baby went straight to ICU and so I was walking back and forth between my room and ICU on the day following my op. The only time that I must admit there was 'pain' is when you forget you have had an op and cough or sneeze, I suggest holding your tummy, it does help.

Good Luck.