The quicker you get up after and the less you baby it initially the quicker your recovery. My doctor prescribed percocet, but I only took one after leaving the hospital. When you walk in the hospital be sure to stand straight up. It was tender for awhile, but really not that bad for me.
I had one six weeks ago my cut is fine...its my back that hurts from the epidural
It was painful but manageable. It was only 13months ago so it still itches and hurts here and there, I'm actually having another one in Feb.