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8 weeks post A&P repair

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jamandar5560
jamandar5560

Still very sore and driving is very uncomfortable but I have to go back to work in 2 weeks and although i will be doing a gradual return i have a 40 minute drive to and from work . Im really worried that its going to be torture - any advice or tips for overcoming the discomfort?

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  • Jan999
    Jan999 jamandar5560

    Posted

    I think in 2 weeks time the discomfort will have lessened even more but 40 minutes sitting in one position will still give you some discomfort. Have you tried a cushion (a thin one)? 
    • jamandar5560
      jamandar5560 Jan999

      Posted

      I got one of those cushions with a hole in it but didnt really make much difference to be honest - i will try another thinner one and see if it helps - i cant be off work indefinitely so i need to get around this problem 😣
  • welshgirl67
    welshgirl67 jamandar5560

    Posted

    Hi hun,from the other posts I've read from other ladies matron

    advised only to start back driving if you can stamp as hard ad you can on a soft surface with your foot without any pain. I wouldn't be driving hun if you are in any discomfort.. Your body is telling

    you to slowdown.take it easy and good luck.xx

  • diann34970
    diann34970 jamandar5560

    Posted

    I had that problem a lot and used every pillow that I could find, donut, soft, memory foam etc. what I did find that helped was just the regular egg crate like foam. That worked better than all those other things I tried. I still have to rest my bottom even after 20 weeks now post op.

    • tilley49386
      tilley49386 diann34970

      Posted

      Thanks for posting this. I have started back drive and doing light gardening and I also find I get very sore down there. I have a small old cushion but try not to drive for too long. Will try foam.

       

    • tilley49386
      tilley49386 diann34970

      Posted

      Not what I want or need to read it these posts. I am almost 5 weeks and sore as hell down there. As going back to work after Easter all be it just half days I do need to drive and my job involves alot a sitting and some kneeling, so needed someone to post all ok after 6 weeks not still needing to rest my bottom after 20 weeks. Is this normal? 
    • Jan999
      Jan999 tilley49386

      Posted

      I found I couldn't sit comfortably for long periods until about 12 weeks 
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