I had a baby 11 months ago. I started back running/riding about 6 weeks post partum. Just in the past 2 weeks I’ve really ramped up the running and riding in preparation for a tri on 9/22 and a 1/2 marathon on 10/7.
I am having some pretty evident discomfort in the area around my c-section scar. Its on the right side of the incision, and it most hurts when I take a step or put pressure on that right leg.
Anyone else experience such a thing or have a wife/SO who did? Any help woudl be great! My doctors say its “normal”, but my surgery was 11 months ago!
They had to cut your abdominal wall! That is some serious stuff, sister.
My wife had a c-section and is a Pilates instructor so you can imagine how tough her ab muscles are. She had some issues with reoccurring pain near the scar when working out and was quite concerned when she was pregnant with our second. She ended up not having a c-section for our second baby but the doctors were real concerned about tearing of the uterus and/or ripping the scar tissue internally “only” 24 months after the c-section.
Bottom line- It takes time to heal. You could ramp up swimming or cycling when it is bothersome.