Generally, how long after having a c-section do you feel pain? i am experiencing some pain near the right side of my c-section incision and its been nearly 3 months after having the procedure

Ceasearn : Ceasearn section is an extremely common, but still invasive surgery. In my experience, residual pain is typically worse on the right side of the incision, approximately one-inch above the scar. Most surgeons are right handed, and stand at the right side of the patient. When stitching up the incision, we sew towards us and then tighten the final knot in this area. The pain is typically fromt the fascial layer (the band of tissue one inch beneath the skin surface, that actually holds your abdominal contents in). This pain is generally gone in 6-8 weeks. Sometimes, a suture may be inadvertantly tightened around one of the nearly invisible nerves in the fascial layer. If this is the case, then it will improve over a number of weeks to months as the suture disolves and releases the nerve. Alternatively, a obgyn can inject some anesthetic (with/without steroid) to the site of pain. In my experience, this is extremely effective. It can also help determine the nature of your pain. Lastly, collections of fluid/blood/pus may be lurking under the skin. Redness, pain to the touch, foul odor, and leakage are typical symptoms. If this is the case, then the incision needs to be opened and drained. All symptoms, as you know, depend on your general health and weight prior to the surgery -- as well as your activity level once home with the newborn. Congratulations!

Get re-examined: You need to return to the OB MD who performed the C/section to evaluate the incision to make sure that it is intact and there is not a problem underneath the same with a loop of trapped intestine and/or adhesions.