Maternity pads !

I used tampons for post partum bleeding.
Well... after two weeks anyway.
I hate pads with a passion and it was driving me absolutely nuts having to use them. My midwife suggested tampons and at first I was like "No way am I sticking something up there again!" (sorry - Bit crude) but then after another couple of days of using pads I was definitely ready.
The bleeding was light enough that I could use tampons normally and didn't have a problem with Pelvic Floor muscles after two weeks as they were strong enough by then.

So yeah, it is possible to use tampons after a few weeks.
The only problem is that you aren't meant to use them continuously so need to give your bod a break.