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[Rach276]

When does the pain completely stop? And what does the wound look like, im too scared to investigate lol

 

[soon2b6]

When they leave home,lol
Seriously, it varies. Ive heard some stories of women who are pain free in a handful of days and others who took much longer because of infections and the like. I was reasonably quick I think, and was completely pain free in about 8 days, but I have to say the pain was easily managed with the meds they gave me. I found turning over in bed the worst thing cause I didnt expect it to hurt and it did.
The wound doesnt look too bad in my experience, a bit of bruising and a line with stitches or staples (Im overweight so they gave me staples) and its covered to begin with. It eventually fades away to a thin silvery line.

 

[soon2b6]

Sorry just re read and saw the bit about Jack being here already, go on take a look!!

 

[bibswy]

Mine is still a bright pinky red line... after a week it came open again one end and got infected so took longer to heal. The pain eased after a couple of weeks for me. Make sure you do as little as possible no matter how well you feel Its a bit annoying cos its hard to lift and bend but it does soon get better xxx

 

[mari72]

I only took the pain killers when i was in hospital, once i was at home i didn't feel any need as i wasn't in any discomfort and the wound is just a thin red scar which is about 5 inches long just along the top of my pubic hair. My experience was fine but its different for everyone

 

[lolly101]

i stopped pain relief after 3 days...Then it was fine after 2 weeks.I have only just cleared up infections after 6 weeks and I still have a gape in mine so please be very strict about lifting things. they say nothing heavier than your baby for the first 6 weeks...I promise it does get better!

 

[nataliecn]

I'm 2 1/2 weeks after the surgery - and I feel great. I've been pain free for about a week. Only thing that bothered me up until about 4 days ago was laying on my left side.

I luckily haven't had an infection .. yet. *knock on wood* But I know lots of people do get infected!

So just make sure you're relaxing as much as you can, not lifting anything other than Jack, keeping the area dry.

A little over a week ago my incision looked NASTY - but i think that's cause it was so fresh. It looks a lot better now, the scar is already looking a little smaller and everything!

Won't be long til you're feeling yourself again!

 

[Rach276]

Its abit sore, not any more then i expect though which is a good sign I think? I havent looked at the mo but get OH to inspect it and he always says how impressed he is lol. What do you look out for in terms of infections?

 

[nataliecn]

Its abit sore, not any more then i expect though which is a good sign I think? I havent looked at the mo but get OH to inspect it and he always says how impressed he is lol. What do you look out for in terms of infections?

I was told to watch for it being really red all around the incision, as well as any puss coming out, or it actually being OPEN, etc. Mine was a little wet for a few days, but I just started dabbing it dry more frequently, and now I don't have that issue!

 

[Shifter]

I was still on pain killers until past the 2 week mark, plus I had an infection. It's still very uncomfortable and if I push myself too hard (even just going out for the day will do it) then it gets very sore. It still hurts when I roll onto my side but the pain subsides after a few minutes.

I can't tell what the wound looks like as I have too much belly flab in the way to get a good look, even in the mirror! Plus it's still being dressed by the district nurses post-infection.

Signs of infection are redness, swelling and weeping. Your MW should be looking at it every time she comes out hun.

 

[Rach276]

Midwife looked at it yesturday, said it looked abit bruised but I think its ok. Its sorer in places then others. Its getting better tho