Over the muscle pain?

by pixi81 4th March 2015, 8:52 pm

Hi ladies, I'm having overs next month and was wondering if anyone could give me an idea of the pain and restrictions to expect. I'll have my husband at home for ten days and after ill be alone with the kids. I'm hoping I can adapt and manage. I've only had one op before, a c section, that took a good few weeks to feel better so I'm hoping it won't be as bad as that?! Thanks for any advice x

by **Charlii** 4th March 2015, 9:01 pm

I can't speak to overs first hand, but it's more an ache and sore rather than pain. Someone with overs will be along to be more in depth!

by Mammamia 4th March 2015, 9:15 pm

I had overs. Agree more of an ache than pain pain. And really the uncomfortableness is there mainly when using your upper body so when resting you're ok. You feel weaker across your chest and arms so you use your stomach a lot more, but I imagine the impact is far less compared to a c section. Upper body movement can be quite restricted.I had my op on a Wednesday and was up and about by the weekend. Obviously not lifting/driving but able to walk about and have lunch out. For the first week I would plan to rely on your hubby completely. 2nd week less so but still no lifting. How old are your children? I had my hubby to help with ours for 2 weeks which was fab but 10 days I'm sure will be great.

by Mammamia 4th March 2015, 9:16 pm

Sleeping is difficult too especially if you're a light sleeper as hard to get comfy but personally I worked out a good pillow fort and slept great!

by pixi81 4th March 2015, 9:26 pm

Thank you for replies. They are 8 3 and 1 so really the little one only to lift, but I can probably set up camp in the living room so I won't need to lift her. She can nap on the couch or cushions.....maybe! It will be the easter hols so ill have a full two weeks of no school etc.
I didn't lift anything except baby after the section for 6 weeks although she was a lot lighter then! But I suppose with a section and unders they go through muscle so I'm hoping it will be less pain! X

by anneritchley 5th March 2015, 8:19 am

I had overs, it's more uncomfortable than pain. Restricted arm movement. For me is was more the skin felt sunburned. Like a sore feeling. Sleeping was uncomfy. A v pillow was a must for me. I got a tight feeling like I had a weight on my chest xxx

by pixi81 5th March 2015, 8:45 am

Thanks Anne, can I ask if you've had children? I ask as I'm already quite stretched skin wise, I'm kind of imagining the feeling when your milk comes in! I know everyone is different but I like to prepare myself! X

by Mammamia 5th March 2015, 8:47 am

I'm sure you'll be fine. Maybe someone who's had a c section and a BA will comment soon but I imagine if you've coped with a section you'll be fine! Bear in mind after the GA you'll feel exhausted for a couple of days. Exciting times and it's all worth it!

by Mammamia 5th March 2015, 8:48 am

I think if your skin has already stretched its easier, surgeon told me there's less impact in nipple changes too if they've been stretched before!

by pixi81 5th March 2015, 8:53 am

Yes I'm worried about resting with three kids, as you know if u go to bed they all follow! At least my first night will be in hospital x

by Mammamia 5th March 2015, 9:05 am

My surgeon wanted me to stay 2 nights in hospital....I jumped at the chance!!!!

by pixi81 5th March 2015, 9:33 am

Haha if I'm offered that I'll take it! X

by anneritchley 5th March 2015, 11:22 am

Yes I have had a child and it does feel a bit like that. Only it goes on for a bit longer. Xxxxx

by Roses27 5th March 2015, 2:05 pm

Hi lovely,
I hd overs, was an achey feeling as apposed to pain, and yep defo feels like when your milk comes in too
I agree with anne, the sunburn feeling over my boobs was prObably the only pain I really had the rest was definitly just aches
Xx

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