things/advice to help with or after C-sec

Tiv you go for a check up at 6 weeks and you usually get the all clear to work out then.

really Julz??? Yikes thats a long time. How do we ascertain when is the right time to start exercising then??

The external wound takes about 2 weeks, but it depends on you and your body and how healthy your body is at the time. The scar itself and area around it can be numb for up to a year.

Internally it can take months to heal, but you will not be aware of much of this healing.

I found out recently that hypnobirthing can help c section moms recover quicker. There was a hypnotherapist on the radio.

Can someone give me an honest and realistic timeframe that it would take for a c-section wound to heal completely?

Wow, so much to take in

I'm booked in for tomorrow for my c-section at Kingsbury and I cant tell u how many times i've checked my bag...if there's anything i've missed DH or mom could always bring with!
About the public toilet thing, those sanitary wipes, think I should get those as I hate siting on those seats myself!

Okay so I used (honestly):

All of my disposable panties (4).
2 nursing bra's
5 regular panties
3 sets of Pj's
slip slops
gown
1 light cloth 1 dark cloth
1 pack of maternity pads (they supplied another)
Outfit I wore to hospital was worn home. (nice and loose)


Toothbrush and paste.
face wash and cream
lip ice
Shower gel
Small shampoo and conditioner from dischem
make up
baby nail clippers
tissues

hairdryer brush and adaptor
cell phone & charger

sweets

8 vests & grows
2 baby blankets
2 towelling nappies as burp cloths

Camera

I definately think i will pack a bag to take with for the first day but leave a bag of extras at home for hubby to find easily should i need things bringing in.