My Emerg CS was fairly pain free also. I was up and about the next day and lift DD in and out of the basinet and changing nappies and walking the halls. I do have a very high pain threshold the docs told me that. I didnt take much pain meds while in hospital - just some neurofen.
Oh and I had to learn the hard way to hold my scar when coughing or laughing!! I learnt that one VERY fast!!
I was driving after a week and I rang the insurance and my doc gave me the all clear. I acctaully think I over did alot of things because I was feeling so good and I just hope that I didnt do any damage that migh flare up when im preg next time.

Kate