Another question for c-section mommas.... did you use any sort of belly binder/support? If so, did you use one hospital supplied or buy one? Any recommendations? Also when did you start to wear it? I keep seeing so many different ones online and have no idea what to get. They also look like they'd be so tight on a new incision. Thanks for any insight!
I used the hospital one first and then it got to be too big because it was a one size fits all deal. I got the belly bandit after that and it was great. It was really helpful having the support. It felt too weird without it. Also, I think it kept me from activating my abs as much during the healing so I didn't over do it as much.
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Post by emilie on Nov 28, 2016 22:38:35 GMT -5
Thank you for all the advice. It is likely that I may be a scheduled C due to breech (I am 36+ weeks) and all of your advice and recovery tips are making me much less nervous
Thanks ladies for all your input! @ketchup I know I will have a c-section due to past uterine surgery so just trying to be planful. fightersince83 the belly bandit is the one I have been checking out, glad to know you liked it!
Mildly TMI question for c-section moms. Most of the recovery stories I have heard have not been so bad. I spoke to a friend recently, though, who had difficulties with her incision healing post-C, and she had to have her H clean out her wound on a daily basis and pack it with gauze and stuff. Going through IF treatment and pregnancy have made H and I closer than ever anticipated with my bodily functions, but ugh, DNW him to have to deal with something like that. Anyone else need to do something similar, or were you able to do most of your incision care yourself?
oh wow, no. I was scared as shit to see/deal with the incision, but I was shocked at how NBD it was. I didn't have to do anything to it. I didn't wear a bind at all (ETA - the hospital never even gave me one), although I did wear maternity pants for awhile and I liked the slightly secure feeling they gave me. I was taking walks 2 weeks post delivery (but it was dumb, don't do that!). I recall specifically making the mental note that at 4 weeks I felt about 80% back to myself, 90% at 6 weeks, and 100% at 8 weeks (I think I was doing this to mentally prepare for a possible next time).
Post by fightersince83 on Dec 2, 2016 22:38:14 GMT -5
Ann612 & sms2524 I also didn't have to do wound care. Most of the incision was covered by the tape. The Dr instructed me to try to keep it dry . I asked for the binder otherwise they probably wouldn't have given me one. I got the bamboo belly bandit because bamboo is good for moisture wicking and it's a more natural material
Ok, not to monopolize this thread with C-sec questions, but I do have one more. Ann612 you say walking 2 weeks after delivery was a bad idea. What kind of walks are we talking about here? Down the block, or like a mile? Or more? I know everyone says to walk post-surgery when the nurses tell you to as it helps with recovery. But what about after you get home? Can you do little walks around the block? Can you push a stroller? Or are you really pretty much couch- and bed-bound for those first few weeks?
Another question for c-section mommas.... did you use any sort of belly binder/support? If so, did you use one hospital supplied or buy one? Any recommendations? Also when did you start to wear it? I keep seeing so many different ones online and have no idea what to get. They also look like they'd be so tight on a new incision. Thanks for any insight!
Super late, but thought I'd chime in anyway. I didn't use a binder st all. The hospital didn't supply one and I was just fine without one. One thing I did have to go out and buy (or actually send MH out for) was underwear that didn't hit right at my incision. So I recommend getting some cotton granny panties or boy shorts regardless of whether or not you end up using a binder.
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Ok, not to monopolize this thread with C-sec questions, but I do have one more. Ann612 you say walking 2 weeks after delivery was a bad idea. What kind of walks are we talking about here? Down the block, or like a mile? Or more? I know everyone says to walk post-surgery when the nurses tell you to as it helps with recovery. But what about after you get home? Can you do little walks around the block? Can you push a stroller? Or are you really pretty much couch- and bed-bound for those first few weeks?
You for sure want to be moving around and walking. I'll be honest and say I needed a helping hand in and out of the shower for a while because I was pretty wobbly lifting my leg over the tub to get in. You dont have to be an invalid, but be very careful about doing too much. I mostly stayed in the house (but for sure moved around), for a few weeks. Just be careful and take it slow. And I'd vote no to pushing the stroller. Anytime I did a bit too much I really paid for it the next day.
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Ok, not to monopolize this thread with C-sec questions, but I do have one more. Ann612 you say walking 2 weeks after delivery was a bad idea. What kind of walks are we talking about here? Down the block, or like a mile? Or more? I know everyone says to walk post-surgery when the nurses tell you to as it helps with recovery. But what about after you get home? Can you do little walks around the block? Can you push a stroller? Or are you really pretty much couch- and bed-bound for those first few weeks?
I have 27 steps going down to my house and I had no issues with steps or walks. At 2 weeks we took M to the lake with my parents and walked him around in the stroller for an hour. I was doing diaper laundry the day I came home from the hospital too.
Ok, not to monopolize this thread with C-sec questions, but I do have one more. Ann612 you say walking 2 weeks after delivery was a bad idea. What kind of walks are we talking about here? Down the block, or like a mile? Or more? I know everyone says to walk post-surgery when the nurses tell you to as it helps with recovery. But what about after you get home? Can you do little walks around the block? Can you push a stroller? Or are you really pretty much couch- and bed-bound for those first few weeks?
I did lots of short walks up and down the block while H carried M or had her in the stroller. I had an unplanned cs and recovery was tough so I had no interest in pushing a stroller or going far but I needed to be out and would have gone stir crazy. I would stick to short, slow walks at first and see how you do. I slowly lengthened my walks and never had too many issues as long as I paced myself and took it really easy.
Ok, not to monopolize this thread with C-sec questions, but I do have one more. Ann612 you say walking 2 weeks after delivery was a bad idea. What kind of walks are we talking about here? Down the block, or like a mile? Or more? I know everyone says to walk post-surgery when the nurses tell you to as it helps with recovery. But what about after you get home? Can you do little walks around the block? Can you push a stroller? Or are you really pretty much couch- and bed-bound for those first few weeks?
My experience might be "skewed" but I had a planned c due to neuromuscular disease (overall muscular weakness). In the hospital the goal was to just get up and walk as far as I felt comfortable 3x a day. Honestly, getting out of bed to a standing position was the hardest part of it all. Core muscle pain was the worst. Having someone that you can have to assist you and maybe pull you up so you're not doing 100% of the work helps immensely. But seriously after day 3, it just keeps getting easier. I would say by week 3 I was able to do a full walk around my neighborhood with the stroller. By week 6, I was walking around the lake. Keep up on your pain meds; playing catch up is way worse when you're in pain. Good luck!
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