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How do you get the swelling to go away?

So I had a emergency c section on September 1st and it’s been 4 days PP. I am so swollen since day one. I mean I am 4”11 and I look like those Umpa Loompa from the chocolate factory. From my stomach down I am so swollen and I don’t know what to do to reduce it. They said rest and I get that but it’s not working as I can see. If y’all had a c creation did you experience this and if so for how long?

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My swelling had gone down by the day I left the hospital, I was there for 4 days. By the day I left I was able to fit into my sandals again. I’m currently 6pp & still have a belly, I hope working out I’m able to get my body back to how it was before. 😩

You just got to rest and pee it out. Oh I could not get shoes on for a while. At least more than a week. I went to Dr to have him look at staples and my feet were still huge. Just takes time be gentle with yourself. You just brought a human into this world

I’ve had two c sections it take awhile

It went away on day 10 for me. Just wait it out.

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