Swollen Feet after C-Section

Did anyone else get really swollen feel and legs after a c-section? And is there anything else besides elevating them that can help?

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Are you still wearing the stockings?

I did!! Did you get given any compression socks? If so, keep them on and keep your feet elevated. I also tried walking around a bit and drank plenty of water. It’s horrible but they do go down eventually 🙌🏼 x

Yes! Mine were huge about a week later! Could barely wear sneakers. Went away after a day or two though x

Yes, it’s from the fluids they gave you. Make sure you’re super hydrated and prop your feet up! Massage seemed to help me as well. My swelling went down & then came back a few times and I think it was from not being hydrated.

Yes definately! I just had mine done yesterday morning and my feet and legs have ballooned to twice the swollen size than before. I was also told it's quite normal to sweat out all that accumulated fluid so you might be feeling pretty gross soon. Hang in there and take it easy ❤

Yes unfortunately this is normal after c section. Try to walk around to help blood flow and drink tons of water but truly you just have to wait it out. Mine finally went down a week after the c section and I lost 20 lbs in two nights from the swelling dropping!

Yes!! It was awful and so uncomfortable, all you can do is rest with your legs up. Mine last about a week from memory

Yeah mine did real bad!! I just elevated them and stopped using the socks and it went away like after 2 days of me not wearing the socks! I know your supposed to wear them but for me my feet were so fat they hurt sooo bad i couldnt even walk most of the time..

Yep! Massage your feet get the fluid moving, drink plenty and wear compression socks at night when in bed

I did and mine turned into blood clots so be sure to wear your socks 11000%

Yes. Just elevated them wherever possible and my partner massaged them. They went down pretty quickly.

I never received socks but I think I know someone who has compression socks.

Yes, was worst than during pregnancy. I popped on 2xu recovery socks that has compression and my feet went back to pre pregnancy feet in 2 days!
Hospital socks are so so but better than nothing.

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