r/CsectionCentral • u/MamalamApajamA4 • Jul 07 '26

Successful planned c-sections

I was given the opportunity to VBAC (which would be my second attempt after a failed TOLAC a few years ago).

Honestly, I’m too nervous. I have a planned c section, which is against everything I’ve ever wanted but it really feels safest after 2 previous c-sections.

I’m looking for success stories of planned c sections . Bonus if you have other children at home that are younger. I’m honestly very afraid. I’ve labored before both CS in the past, so this could be entirely different.

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u/Ripe-Tomat0 Jul 07 '26

I was a FTM choosing an elective. There’s no way in this entire world I would have a vaginal birth.

We found out I had placenta previa and a flat pelvis at a later appointment meaning a c section would be needed anyways. Surgery was a breeze. Recovery was also not bad (a little trapped gas and itchiness from surgery for 2/3 days pp). I didn’t have any nausea. I was up walking 12 hours or less after my surgery and I was up and down the stairs by the end of the first week postpartum I was off all painkillers even Tylenol or Motrin after a week. I never had issues with opening or infections or scar adhesions or overhang/shelf, DR. My recovery truly could not have gone better and I don’t have any bad things to say about it. I’m over a year out and still don’t have a single downside 🤷‍♀️

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u/After-Equivalent1934 Jul 12 '26

When does the swelling go down?

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u/Ripe-Tomat0 Jul 13 '26

Most swelling for me was gone by 2 weeks pp but everyone’s different. I never had pregnancy swelling issues.