5 weeks PP & still in pain??

I'm going in 6 weeks PP this Sunday.

I had an uncomplicated vaginal delivery.

Shouldn't everything be healed by now? Everytime I go to the bathroom (pee and poop), my vag feels swollen and sensitive for a minute or two. It feels tht way when I sit a certain way as well.

What's wrong? Haven't had my 6 week checkup yet, I plan on talking to my dr about it. Just wanted to know anything helpful beforehand.

Did you tear?

I had 2nd degree tears and I still healed and was able to use the bathroom pain free after about 2 weeks.

It can be sensitive for a while. I used a peri bottle with warm water when I went to the bathroom instead of wiping. The healing part is always the hardest for me, but I tore both times too. It can take me up to four months postpartum before my vagina feels better, up to six months before sex doesn't hurt.

Internally it actually takes a year to heal fully from vaginal birth.