C-SECTION QUESTION

I had a C-section 2 weeks ago and it still hurts really bad! They promised me that when the staples came out it would feel so much better...well it didnt. Anyhow tonight I looked and the area where the dissolvable stitches are is puffed up...not red but uplifted. Could that be a sign of an infection or does that go down within time?

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after 2 wks, I was still in pain, its still so fresh! are you taking pain meds?
if you think its infected, def call the dr.

feel better

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Thanks! I do have vicodin BUT I dont like to use meds especially with the baby here with me all day long. I used it the first week though. My biggest concern is the puffiness. I am unsure if the pufiness is an infection or if it is normal.

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I dont think I looked at it much at that point, so I give you credit for that.
my first c/s, i did have an infection. but I noticed because I had a little discharge (from the scar) (sorry tmi ) and knew it was not right.

you'll be fine in no time

Message edited 12/10/2006 11:31:16 PM.

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I am not sure about the puffiness - if you are concerned definitely asked your doctor.

I was in pain for a long time after - well it seemed like a LONG time - I remember after my staples came out I was still in pain - HORRIBLE pain that made my legs feel like lead and I couldn't even get dressed... But then before you know it, you wake up "okay" one day and it gets better and better.

2 weeks is still so new! Give yourself time - you'll bounce back soon!

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I remember mine being puffy. It should go down but it takes time. If it makes you feel better - you should call the Dr.

Hope you feel better.

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Well the day my staples were taken out, part of the incision (the outside layer only) came apart and I was "leaking" LOL. It wasn't funny at the time but I knew it wasn't life threatening either. We had to rush back to the dr's office that same day (poor DH was freaking out) and they put 3 small stiches in me and I had to clean it 3x a day w/ peroxide. I don't recall puffiness but maybe there was. I would call your OB just to make sure it's ok.

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I know what you mean about the puffiness and mine did that too. 6 wks PP and the puffiness has gone away - as for the pain, I would ask your dr. b/c I'm not sure if that is normal.

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Do you have a 2 week incision check appt? I would go just to be on the safe side By 2 weeks it did still hurt but not as bad..

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After my staples were taken out the Dr put steri-strips over the incision and I couldn't see the incision. I had those on for 2 or 3 weeks, I can't remember.

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Mine incision is pretty uncomfy - but I am only 9 days PP. I get my staples out today and I am excited yet scared. I am still relying on the Vicotin which I am not happy about because I don't like relying on meds.
Are you overly active which might be halting your recovery?

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Am I the only one who didn't have to have staples taken out?