after csection

[bubu29]

Hello mamas....hw soon after ur cs can u strt wrk out? (wrk on ur tommy) and av sex? It's my first cs n it's abt 3 weeks nw...pls nid ur advise tnx

[Smashcakes]

Not sure about working out. I know you have to take it easy for a few months. I've heard of people over duing it and splitting there insition  back open. Now sex it's 6 to 8 weeks.

[Ddeid412]

It's about 6-8 weeks to workout. I asked my Dr. if I could at least walk, slowly. She said that was fine but not to push myself. So, 2 weeks after my section I walked (strolled on the treadmill...lol). She also said since it was not a vaginal birth sex was up to me and when I felt comfortable. I had no restrictions. I probably waited 4 weeks or so until I felt comfortable with how I healed/soreness.

[mags242001]

That is going to take a while. Cuz the cut may look like it heal but it takes a very long time to heal from the insides (months) if u don't give it enough time to heal u may get a hernia. Then ull need surgery again. But it's best to let ur doc make the decision of when ur ready. I had a cyst removed from an ovary a few years ago thru my belly button. It was a total of 3 incisions n went back to exercise in 6 weeks n got a small hernia in my belly button. It still hasn't closed but since it's small doc thought I should just leave it alone. Now with this pregnancy it's gotten bigger but they can't do anything until after delivery.  

[mamaric]

You have had MAJOR SURGERY. I made the mistake of getting back into things before my body had properly healed (4 weeks after c-section). 5 years later I am still having problems. Because I hadn't given my stomach muscles (abdominals) time to knit back together properly I have a small pouch. I also still get pain during sex. Please remember, You have had major surgery and the more time you allow your body to heal the stronger it will be. good luck

[Gnay]

You definitely would want to wait until after 6 to 8 weeks of getting physically active again. Even then, you still need to consult with your doctor or physician to examine your recovery process before proceeding to workout.

[bubu29]

Noted!!!! Tnx mums n mama to be...i'll wait...lolz