4 days postpartum - A few questions

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I recently gave birth on 8/29 to a healthy baby boy. I had a normal vaginal delivery with Pitocin and an epidural. 12 hours later I had a bilateral tubal ligation performed (through my belly button area) and they used the same epidural from my delivery the day before. I am scheduled to see my OB in a few weeks, but over the Labor Day weekend I noticed a few things and would love to get some info and answers before seeing her again. I don't want to worry myself and make an unecessary phone call or something. =)

1. My legs, ankles and feet are extremely swollen. I mean REALLY swollen and much, much bigger than they were while I was pg. When can I expect the swelling to subside? And should there be a cause for concern when it comes to excessive swelling?

2. My belly button area is very itchy in certain spots. The areas where the surgery was done is very noticeable because it is a bit puffy and red, and also very itchy. Is this normal? I still feel the cramping (which is normal so I've been warned) and twinging that comes with stitches, but the itchiness and "raw" feeling on my skin is bothersome.

3. Is is also normal to gush (blood) occassionally after having a baby? Or is the blood flow supposed to dwindle and lighten only? I have had several episodes where I can actually feel large gushes (of blood, not brown but red) and then after a few hours it subsides. Could this be related to the tubal ligation? I did not have this with my last pregnancy. No clots.

I appreciate your time! Thank you in advance. =)

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