Advice! How did you manage the pain?

Hey ladies, how did you all manage the pain. I really never expected this. I’m in absolute agony and so swollen! Iv had kids and I’d rather do childbirth again then this. Any advice I’m really struggling

Your profile says your surgery was today? Bless you. Are you taking your codeine, paracetamol n ibuprofen? Keep up with pain relief. By day 3 you will feel better. Get some ice packs and a V pillow for comfortXx

Hiya,

I am 15 days Po now and remember feeling the same…..I did not expect it to be as painful and feel so rough, thought I’d handle it well after two painful births but nope lol! My advice is take your pain killers religiously every 4 hours even at night, use ice packs for 20 mins a few times a day, take arnica for the next 10 days to help with swelling and bruising. V pillow and a neck cushion(got mine from the pound shop) were a life saver for sleeping. It will get better to be honest I didn’t find it as quick as some say I think it was a good 10 days before I felt a good improvement and it got me fed up as I expected to bounce back quickly but just rest, take your meds, drink as much fluid as you can and soon it’ll be a distant memory. Xx

Like Hollie said Hun do as little as possible I no it’s hard with kids . Keep on top of the meds . Day 10 was turning point for me too I no it seems along way when your in pain hunny but it will be worth it xx

Iv woke up today very tender but not as swollen. Sending my partner for ice packs as I have everything else. I watch videos where people we’re fine but day two. I honestly thought that would be me as I’m good when dealing with pain. @holiie @dazzelea

I remember that feeling first few days are the worst just get plenty of rest let your partner do everything for you and the kids and take your meds by the end of the first week you will start to feel better and the 2nd week you will be able to do alot more again but don’t push it! I’m day 17 and never though I’d feel this good this quick so it does get better sooner than you think, I can pretty much do everything but I’m still not picking my daughter up she is 4 so it’s not needed but she wants me to play lol but I am able to lift her off things if she’s stuck climbing on stuff haha just gotta take it steady

Thanks Rachel I think I was been hash on myself as Iv watch you tube videos and people were fine after two day. I’m learning this is not true. I’m very tender today but the swelling gone down slighty. Still very swollen on one side mire than the others @rachael

I had my op yesterday I had overs and my incisions and sore and tingling and everything is so tight and swollen my v and neck pillow has helped so much and keeping topped up on meds I’m making sure I rest loads my hubby and daughter have been amazing.. hope you have a speedy recovery xx

@louise how are you feeling today? I had Unders. I. Just been resting but still very sore. I just want to get up and wash

@natalie-2 · Hi I’m ok today just rested all day apart from going to the loo which is a struggle to get up. I’m the same want a proper wash not a wet wipe one lol had ice on the boobs today to help with the swelling… hope your feeling a little better and pain is getting easier xx

Feeling loads better but can’t get up on my own. My boobs are on fire tho? Really warm ????. Also starting with back pain due to sleeping up right ????. @louise

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