Had a c section yesterday I can barely walk I'm in so much pain and where they cut me hurts like…

I had a large uterine fibroid a couple of years back and had to have a c-section to remove it. I remember waking up from anesthesia crying in pain searching, calling for my husband. It is a very painful recovery but in about a week you’ll feel progress. They advised to move around a bit each day for a faster recovery. I hope this pain eases up on you.

1st, do NOT be afraid to tell your nurses that they need to up your pain meds. They are there to help you, not to judge. Ask them also for gas-x as well as a stool softener. The gas-x will help a lot. Make sure they know you want the gas-x as often as possible!

Most hospitals also have hot tea- ask your nurse to bring you some hot mint tea. Keep drinking that.

A lot of the pain you’re feeling is trapped gas from the surgery. Removing that gas will help you feel loads better.

I highly recommend a pregnancy belt/band (pictured) to help hold the belly all tight .. They do have simpler ones that may help at Target & Walmart in the baby area. It helped me soooo much.

Walk if & when you can - it will suckkkk but it helps in the long run.

The only thing that relieved my pain was Motrin. The other things like Percocet didn’t do anything more than getting me and the baby high. Take a lot of star anise tea, it helps wonders with the gas(that is what produces your pain). Be strong mama♥️