What is recovery from a c section like when you are over weight?

I am scheduled for a c section tommorow and I am obese with a abdominal fold that hangs over the incision site. Any one else gone through this?

What is recovery from a c section like when you are over weight?
there is a chance that the skin could get infected, and never heal properly due to the fold. make sure it is always clean. you really should talk to your doctor about this. he/she should be able to tell you everything. i did, however hear a story while i was in Medical Assisting school that my teacher told us what she has experienced. a women was over weight, and her incision never healed, and it got really infected, and the doctor had to pack it with dressing because it never healed. not trying to scare you, but it can happen.
Reply:My older sister was a little heavy when she had her c-section and her recovery as most c-section recovery was slow but did perfectly fine. Don't worry you should be fine.
Reply:Personally I haven't, but I've worked in an ER for over five years and let me tell you-it is SUPER important for you to keep that scar nice and clean-otherwise you will be in tremendous pain and get stuck going into the ER with an infection. Just keep it SUPER clean, you can use a q-tip to get inbetween hard areas [they have q-tips with a long wooden handle to help if you can't reach] and use hydrogen peroxide-if that's too strong and it burns too much dilute it with WARM water. Not more than a 50/50 mix though. Believe me, you don't want to make recovery time any longer for you or worse, so just take the time to clean that scar up as much as you can. Other than that-don't do any strenous activities that might pull or hurt your abdomen. Your doctor will definitely let you know what to do or what not to do. Good luck.
Reply:Many people are extremely overweight--especially when pregnant. I don't think that your recovery should take longer than anyone elses. I wish you the best!!!
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Reply:Yes, three times in fact. I have had 3 c-sections, and depending on the complications (if any) and your health post surgery will determine your recovery. I would recomend a couple of things, First, relax, stressing yourself out is going to add to the recovery process(in a negative way). Also, try to be positive about what you can and cannot do. Don't overlook the nurses for help, they are there to assist you in recovery..take advantage of their 24 hr. services. Also, try to move, even if it is baby steps as soon as you can. Yes, you will be worn out, yes it may hurt, but it will help you to get your strength back.


Also, being overweight you will have an increased chance of your incision getting irritated and fungus getting in their and irritating you. Easy fixes: roll a soft washcloth or receiving blanket up and place it over the incision, this will act as a barrier and will soak up any sweat. Also, anti-fungal powders after you get home help their too. A nurse also told me to drink cranberry juices instead of orange, as they are anti-oxidants that will help with fighting infections.





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