How soon could you exercise after c section

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I'm due to have my second ecs at the end of next month .
I have gained a huge amount of weight this pregnancy and will be starting a proper weight loss plan immediately after the birth made alot of changes already just by cutting out junk but obviously not with the aim of losing until I've had baby .
I'm really wanting to start exercising to tone up as I lose the weight I gave everything at home exercise bike, treadmill,weights ,skipping rope ect how soon will I be able to use these ? I will be out and about with the pram alot as I don't drive my partner does but works 6 days so will be out every day for walks .

I think you’re supposed to take it easy with limited bending and lifting and no impact or weight bearing activities until you’re given the ‘ok’ at 6 week appointment. I think the recommendation from the 6 week apt is not to do any impact or weight lifting exercises until 3mo post, and maybe longer if there are issues like diastasis recti.
Probably best to stick with gentle Pilates-like core rebuilding/flexibility type exercises and gradually increasing the walking time from 6wks to 3 months.
I think the hardest thing is not to comfort/convenience eat through the early days of sleep deprivation! Probably having prepared healthy meals and snacks on hand will help you stay on track more so than starting a weight loss plan in the early days, especially if you intend to breastfeed. Also bear in mind that breastfeeding increases hunger and some women dont lose the baby weight until after weaning.
Good luck and be kind to yourself. You’ll get there eventually and the early days are hard enough without the added pressure/guilt.

Won't be breast feeding so that's not an issue and it's more for health reasons I want to be on a diet plan as the weight has really effected me in this pregnancy would like to be as fit and healthy as I can be for looking after my baby and 2 other DC's will see at my 6 week appointment what the doc OKs me to do exercise wise .

Just remember that GPs aren't really trained in postnatal care. They won't assess for prolapse or diastasis recti. They'll give the generic advice you'll find on the NHS website. If you actually want to know if you are safe to exercise, you'll need a specialist assessment from a women's health physio.

It took me 6 weeks before I was out of pain and comfortable so my advice is don't rush into a junk food, your body needs time

I had an open wound for about 7.5wks after mine, because the scar didn't heal. But I was walking the pram round the block after a week. Building up to longer walks each week. Proper exercise more like 5-6mo, wish I'd taken more care with my core tho.

How about getting a Mummy MOT? It a set of check-ups offered by some women's health physios. She will be able to asses you and offer you an excersise plan. Or find a woman's health physio who also teaches pilates.

3 months before attempting to gently build up exercise is what I was told, and also was recommended seeing a physio for a postnatal check. Too much too soon can cause lasting damage.

2 weeks post c section I was walking 4 miles each day, 2 miles into town briskly & 2 miles back with small amounts of shopping in basket etc

Thing was dd lived the prank walks

There isn't really one answer to this. It will depend on how your recovery goes. The best thing to do is pay attention to your body and not rush it - or you're likely to set yourself back and end up progressing more slowly than if you'd taken it easier.

Things like walking are great - as quick/gentle and as far as feels comfortable. Avoid bending/twisting/lifting. You're supposed to "get moving" as soon as you can post-op, so start from there, build up slowly, stop if it hurts and don't try and run before a brisk walk feels manageable!

Thank you all my first c section my wound opened just by doing a long walk think that was around the 2 weeks mark it was 10 years ago so I can't remember when I was ok to exercise .