[minidiamond]

I think it depends where on the surgery list you are.

This.

I had my elective CS last Wed at 8.30, we had both sets of grandparents visit that night & I felt okay. I was in bed etc. but felt ok to have a chat to them. Not sure if surgery had been later in the day.

I was in recovery for about 30 mins.
Good luck !

[Old Grey Mare]

C/s scheduled for 9.00 am got pushed back three times due to emergencies. Finally delivered at 5.00 pm. First visitors (his grandparents and big sister) at 7.00 pm while I was still a bit hazy. My Dad took photos and I have threatened him with death if the ones including me are ever made public. Rest of family came following day.

[opethmum]

I have just had my second c/s and my first too was an emergency c/s. I sent out a kindly worded email that we did not want visits for 24hrs after the birth. My parents and PILs were excluded and they arranged to come to visit in the evening.
My DD was introduced to her brother and she was very confused an seeing me in the hospital bed and me unable to greet her in our usual way upset her and having other people there was entirely inappropriate and unfair for her. I was fine with having my ILs there and they took care of her whilst hubby and I were in hospital with our DS.
So I would really hazard visitors if you don't want to be seen hooked up to tubes and the like and only the people you are comfortable with seeing you in that state should visit.
Just remember you and your baby come first and don't let your family and friends walk all over you particularly in the first couple of days.

[BeachedAsBro]

I had my mum, dad & brother, then DH's mum, dad & sister come in the evening when I was post op (elective C/S) I felt like sh*t. I wasn't visitor friendly but wanted my immediately family to meet DD.

Good luck