Postpartum swelling?

[dragonfly1809]

So, I'm 6 weeks post c-section and I'm ridiculously swollen.

I did not have much swelling during my pregnancy, just some slight episodes in my feet near the end.

Immediately following my section I swelled. I'm still super swollen and my joints hurt. It's my feet, shins, thighs, hips, and I see it in my hand and arms too. 

My doctor said it will go away in time, exercise will help bla bla bla .. But I AM exercising and I walk around the house all day with Oliver in the Moby, and I am drinking lots of water, watching what I eat..

Any ideas? Why would I swell so bad? How can I get rid of it? 

[wifey]

I did not experience much swelling during my pregnancy, but after my csection, I had Hobbit feet! Seriously, it was bananas! Not even flip flops would fit. I had no footwear when taking Tate to the Pedi. I had a pair of Uggs that I could squeeze into.

I found that after the first couple of months, the fluids totally dissipated. I was pleased to just be left with 11 pounds to lose so early. Just keep doing what you are doing and the swelling will go away. I found the scar area was numb and puffy for quite a while- I hated having no feeling in that area. Just time...

[oldbaylover1024]

I totally agree with wifey. During my pregnancy, I barely swelled at all. Then, after delivery, I was swollen for a long time, maybe a few months. Then, all the sudden it seemed to just fall away. I still had some weight to lose, but the swelling was gone.

I still don't have feeling near my incision and J is almost 2 :/ Let's hope that comes back soon.

[dragonfly1809]

Thanks ladies..., it's good to know this will at some point go away. It's so uncomfortable. :S

[mmheartspb]

Mine was really horrible. I'm 8 weeks pp and is finally gone.

[mrsbutton]

didn't really have swelling post-c (aside from all around the incision site) but hopefully yours goes down soon!

[threetexans]

I was on high doses of lasix after my c-section, so I dumped any extra water. It was the first time I wasn't swollen in months. I'm not sure how long it would have taken without them. I am 18 months post c-section, and I still have no feeling above my scar. My OB said it might never come back. : /

[scimomma]

Yes, this happened to me. DH said I looked like I had alien feet. My MFM's office prescribed me a diuretic and it was sweet relief. I'm surprised yours isn't doing that. Maybe ask for it specifically. Good luck!

Edit (addition): Then I went and read everyone else's response about how they waited it out. Sounds miserable! I was BFing and they said the diuretic was fine and S didn't have any problems with it so, again, it's worth at least asking for.