surgical scars

kathyc727
kathyc727 Posts: 187 Member
edited September 2024 in Health and Weight Loss
I am 39 yrs old. I had a hysterectomy about a year ago, now all my belly fat hangs over my scar. People tell me I will always have this "pocket", even after I loose weight. Is this true? Please tell me it's not.

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  • NoAdditives
    NoAdditives Posts: 4,251 Member
    It's possible. The skin on your belly stretches and it's hard for it to shrink back. That's why so many women have tummy tucks after they have children.
  • kathyc727
    kathyc727 Posts: 187 Member
    Thank you
  • kwardklinck
    kwardklinck Posts: 1,601
    I'm still dealing with my "mother's apron". My last pregnancy was 19 years ago. It's shrinking but I don't think it will ever be "normal" without surgery. You can make your belly look better with weights and ab exercises but it may never be perfect.
  • Nailrep
    Nailrep Posts: 966 Member
    MIGHT BE THE CASE. I HAD A C SECTION WITH MY LAST CHILD. I WAS EXTREMELY FIT 10 YEARS AFTER HE WAS BORN AND STILL HAD THE BELLY. I ENDED UP HAVING A TUMMY TUCK. IF YOUR TUMMY ISN'T THAT BAD, YOU MIGHT BE ABLE TO GET ALITTLE LIPO WHEN YOU MEET YOUR GOALS.
  • kathyc727
    kathyc727 Posts: 187 Member
    Boo Hoo. I was hoping someone had a magical answer for me. :cry: Thanks for all the feedback though.
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