I was wondering if anyone could help 'clear' this up a bit...

I understand after a c-section lochia is 'less'....what if curious about is...
-is it less as in for a shorter time?
-is it less as in the flow is less?
-a combination of the two?

Why Im curious is I'm wondering if the 'horror' stories of having to sit on the toilet while dressing after a shower etc is going to be my fortune aswell and If ill need to pack as many packets of maternity pads as suggested....

Any help/suggestions etc would be appreciated