Tmi . The dreaded first poop

It's been a week since I had lo & I have not gone yet. I'm so friggin constipated it hurts. I've been taking stool softners, drinking lots of water, eating fruit & veg. My stitches have put the fear of God in me when trying to go. I've been holding off on doing suppository, but I don't think I can wait any longer. Has anyone used a suppository to get through their first bm? If so, would you recommend it?