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OHbaby! Forums : Healing time? (tmi) https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/ Copyright (c) 2006-2013 Web Wiz Forums - All Rights Reserved. Mon, 06 Apr 2026 15:59:51 +0000 Fri, 23 Jan 2009 08:49:55 +0000 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Web Wiz Forums 12.05 360 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/RSS_post_feed.asp?TID=23909 <![CDATA[OHbaby! Forums]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_images/web_wiz_forums.png https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/ <![CDATA[Healing time? (tmi) : jack_&_charli wrote:geez...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=23909&PID=595335&title=healing-time-tmi#595335 Author: LeahandJoel
Subject: 23909
Posted: 23 January 2009 at 8:49am

Originally posted by jack_&_charli jack_&_charli wrote:

geez maybe i AM glad i had 2 c/s

LOL thats what I was thinking after my VBAC.......why did I try so damn hard not to have another cs, at least I would have been able to sit down, or wiggle across the bed without thinking I was ripping something open again. (I ripped one of my epi stitches getting out of the car on a slope, so watch that!!!)

]]> Fri, 23 Jan 2009 08:49:55 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=23909&PID=595335&title=healing-time-tmi#595335 <![CDATA[Healing time? (tmi) : geez maybe i AM glad i had 2 c/s...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=23909&PID=595212&title=healing-time-tmi#595212 Author: jack_&_charli
Subject: 23909
Posted: 22 January 2009 at 10:15pm

geez maybe i AM glad i had 2 c/s

]]> Thu, 22 Jan 2009 22:15:17 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=23909&PID=595212&title=healing-time-tmi#595212 <![CDATA[Healing time? (tmi) : It took around 6-8 weeks for my...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=23909&PID=595156&title=healing-time-tmi#595156 Author: LittleBug
Subject: 23909
Posted: 22 January 2009 at 9:36pm

It took around 6-8 weeks for my epi's to heal up enough not to bother me so much when walking/sitting, etc. But I was still getting pain occasionally around 5 months after, until I got pregnant and now it doesn't seem to bother me. Apparently pregnancy hormones can soften the scar tissue and help correct some probs, so that's a bonus!

I never looked down there, just didn't want to face it! Lol.

I relied on voltaren too, which the MW prescribed once the stuff from the OB ran out. Also lived on Kiwi Crush (I hate lactulose

). And as someone else said, have lots of salt baths... my MW told me to use about half a cup of salt (plain cheap table salt is fine) in the bath, to soften up the tissue and keep it clean.

If you are still having a fair amount of pain around 6-8 weeks, I would mention it to your MW (or GP if you have been discharged).]]> Thu, 22 Jan 2009 21:36:50 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=23909&PID=595156&title=healing-time-tmi#595156 <![CDATA[Healing time? (tmi) : I tore inside and out and it took...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=23909&PID=595135&title=healing-time-tmi#595135 Author: emz
Subject: 23909
Posted: 22 January 2009 at 9:10pm

I tore inside and out and it took 5 weeks until I could sit properly again, I refused to even look or touch down there for a good couple of months as I was scared sh*tless! And TBH I still wish I hadn't because I found a bit they didn't stitch up properly

(ah well, get them to fix it this time lol)]]> Thu, 22 Jan 2009 21:10:57 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=23909&PID=595135&title=healing-time-tmi#595135 <![CDATA[Healing time? (tmi) : I had a very extensive episiotomy,...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=23909&PID=595038&title=healing-time-tmi#595038 Author: MuppetsMama
Subject: 23909
Posted: 22 January 2009 at 7:13pm

I had a very extensive episiotomy, not sure what degree it got too but it was very bad; was cut three times.
I took a very long time to heal totally, but only about a month or two before it stopped being sore when going about every day activities. Please don't get freaked out by this though, sounds like mine was much worse than yours, lucky you!
My advice though is to take the voltaren and panadol as and when you need it ; your midwife should be able to get you some more, otherwise you can get it from the chemist without a script i think. You havn't said if you are using lactulose but in case you are, one thing they didnt tell me at the hospital was not to be on it for too long, as your system can start to rely on it. After a week or so you should try to come off it.
Ring cushions are great - i used a round breastfeeding pillow EVERYWHERE! took it with me all the time.
I also recommend salt baths - have two a day, with a rough palm full of sea salt to a bath. I also put a couple of drops of tea tree oil in.
I did look at myself, and it freaked me out a bit! If you are squeamish I wouldn't recommend it! It looked very gapey and wide.
Another pointer, and if you are still be looked after by your midwife then Im sure she will be checking you anyway, but just in case ... and this may be tmi, sorry if it is, but if you start to notice that it smells funny downstairs, just get her to check it out as it could be an infection. I had this and i didn't have a very good postnatal mw (my prenatal was excellent, but wasn't local) and she didn't pick up on it - discovered 6m down the track I had had endometrisis or however you spell it. Again, I don't want you to worry, just passing on pointers that I wish I had been told!
Good luck

]]> Thu, 22 Jan 2009 19:13:37 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=23909&PID=595038&title=healing-time-tmi#595038 <![CDATA[Healing time? (tmi) : Took about three weeks to feel...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=23909&PID=593829&title=healing-time-tmi#593829 Author: first
Subject: 23909
Posted: 21 January 2009 at 3:23pm

Took about three weeks to feel semi comfy and another two weeks to feel completely fine. I had a 2nd degree tear.
Oh once I thought it was all healed up at about 6weeks I did something and it tore a little so hurt again for another two weeks after that. At that point thought it would never go away but everything is fine now.]]> Wed, 21 Jan 2009 15:23:54 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=23909&PID=593829&title=healing-time-tmi#593829 <![CDATA[Healing time? (tmi) : I had a large tear and 2 smaller...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=23909&PID=593743&title=healing-time-tmi#593743 Author: LeahandJoel
Subject: 23909
Posted: 21 January 2009 at 1:48pm

I had a large tear and 2 smaller ones and an episiotomy as well. The epi siches healed very quickly and had no problems, the tears on the other hand took 4-5 weeks to heal and a couple of the stiches were digging in and I could feel them with every breath I took and every step as well.......not pleasant. All good now though.

I was taking panadol and brufen for the pain.

]]> Wed, 21 Jan 2009 13:48:51 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=23909&PID=593743&title=healing-time-tmi#593743 <![CDATA[Healing time? (tmi) : I too had an episiotomy & bad...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=23909&PID=593725&title=healing-time-tmi#593725 Author: Twinboys2b
Subject: 23909
Posted: 21 January 2009 at 1:26pm

I too had an episiotomy & bad tearing & took 2hrs to sew me back together. It was sore for about 10 dyas then took about 4 more weeks before I felt completely comfy & a while before I had the guts to see the damage but can hardly notice a thing. All in good working order now...lol!!]]> Wed, 21 Jan 2009 13:26:00 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=23909&PID=593725&title=healing-time-tmi#593725 <![CDATA[Healing time? (tmi) : I didn't have an episiotomy,...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=23909&PID=593705&title=healing-time-tmi#593705 Author: blondy
Subject: 23909
Posted: 21 January 2009 at 1:03pm

I didn't have an episiotomy, but did have a 2nd degree tear. The stitches got worst about day 7-10 when they tightened up before coming out. Something i have noticed (tmi...) is that i still have some numbness in that area, but def not sore. voltaren and lactulose were my friends! ]]> Wed, 21 Jan 2009 13:03:09 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=23909&PID=593705&title=healing-time-tmi#593705 <![CDATA[Healing time? (tmi) : You can get voltaren over the...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=23909&PID=593700&title=healing-time-tmi#593700 Author: fire_engine
Subject: 23909
Posted: 21 January 2009 at 12:57pm

You can get voltaren over the counter. I found that about day 7 was the worst for my episiotomy but it was about 5 weeks till it wasn't noticable. 6 months later, things definitely are different, I'm guessing cos the sewing thing made every align differently but it's not sore.]]> Wed, 21 Jan 2009 12:57:35 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=23909&PID=593700&title=healing-time-tmi#593700 <![CDATA[Healing time? (tmi) : Yeah I don't see my mw again...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=23909&PID=593657&title=healing-time-tmi#593657 Author: cuppatea
Subject: 23909
Posted: 21 January 2009 at 12:23pm

Yeah I don't see my mw again until monday and she is on holiday otherwise I would phone her. She did give me the contact for another mw but I didn't want to bother her just for a script. I might get DH to ask the pharmacy what I can have, he loves going and talking to them for me

]]> Wed, 21 Jan 2009 12:23:27 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=23909&PID=593657&title=healing-time-tmi#593657 <![CDATA[Healing time? (tmi) : I didn't have the tear but...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=23909&PID=593649&title=healing-time-tmi#593649 Author: kebakat
Subject: 23909
Posted: 21 January 2009 at 12:20pm

I didn't have the tear but I did have the episotomy and apparently a little more pain than was norm. Mine took about 3 weeks to stop feeling ouchy and another week to feel almost normal. You can get more voltaren or something similar from your MW. My MW just gave me something else for an extra week and she checked it was all healed up nicely before she discharged me. I was too scared to look as well]]> Wed, 21 Jan 2009 12:20:39 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=23909&PID=593649&title=healing-time-tmi#593649 <![CDATA[Healing time? (tmi) : I had to have an episiotomy (sp?)...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=23909&PID=593642&title=healing-time-tmi#593642 Author: cuppatea
Subject: 23909
Posted: 21 January 2009 at 12:16pm

I had to have an episiotomy (sp?) and then when the registrar went to stitch me up she found that I had a 2nd degree tear on the inside. She took about 30 mins stitching me up and I have been too scared to look at what has happened down there. I'm still quite sore and was wondering how long it has taken other ladies to heal when they have had that much damage?
I'm taking voltaren at the moment but only have 2 days worth left, can you buy voltaren or is it a script only med?]]> Wed, 21 Jan 2009 12:16:20 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=23909&PID=593642&title=healing-time-tmi#593642