What to expect when I stand up from a c section? How does it feel?

I‘ve recently had an emergency c section and can confirm my insides felt secured inside of me at all times. The main area of pain for me was where my stitches were and turning / walking would give me a burning sensation. However I do think it’s unbelievable how quickly you get back on your feet. Every day I could feel massive improvements. The area around the scar is still numb, which is a weird feeling but obviously doesn’t hurt

I’m 2 weeks post c section and honestly it’s okay, your sore and scared but it does get better. The midwife helped me up and took me to the shower and I was essentially left to shower myself with a catheter still in, then walked back to bed and it was removed I was then put onto a ward and had to just call the midwife’s anytime the baby needed me, standing and walking the first 2 days are odd as you feel hunched over and I played sat up on the bed to sleep. Now I feel good, but still can’t walk long distances and just feel slightly bruised!

You’ll be sore but it’s so manageable. The hardest parts for me were having to use my arms and shoulders to pull up from laying to sitting to standing and I was foolish and didn’t drink nearly enough water for the stool softener to work so I was v v constipated.
Once the catheter is out - which I didn’t feel them taking it out which was a plus, I felt okay to shower and walk around.
The best advice I could give would be - just because you’re feeling better don’t too much and risk a set back - take it easy for 6 weeks. Enjoy the slow pace. And then drink all the water you can! Xxxx

I had my first c-section in August last year, and I never felt like that (although I did have the same worry haha!). The midwives are always keen to get you up walking as soon as possible which at the time I thought nooo but actually, it’s so much better to. However, only short spells and slowly, the biggest advice is do not rush yourself as in the long run it just makes recovery much longer!! 🥰

Just a repeat of the above. it's not bad but I will say if they offer you painkillers, don't try to tough it out, just take what's offered and don't do too much too soon. Spend all the time you can resting for as long as you can, no matter how good you feel 😁