C-Section moms only!

I am off of 4 c-sections and well, I have a long way to go. But it would be great hearing stories about you all getting rid of the bulge. Though I have been told that little shelf will never go away.

I've had 3 c-sections in the last 7.5 years. I am 25lbs down and have about 40 more to go, but i have noticed the roll is not as bad as it used to be, however i seem to be losing weight off my belly more and not my butt where it REALLY needs to go. I finally did full situps just a couple days ago after going a very long time w/o doing anything but half crunches for fear of tearing something. I think strengthening the core will help tighten everything up there.

It's been a really long time since my c-section (1999). However, I will tell you that I thought I would never be able to do a sit up or be fit again. So awful. I was proved wrong! When my son was two, I dieted and exercised and was in the best shape I had ever been in my entire life. The moral of the story is Never Give Up! It is possible to become extremely fit after a c-section. Unfortunately, I don't have scanning capabilities, so no pictures. (But I was hot!) Of course, I've gained and lost that success several times over ever since.

C-sections in 1983 and 1986. Maybe I'm lucky as my scar is so low (in the pubic hairs) that you can't see it and, with diet and exercise, I have just a minor little bump that isn't even noticeable unless someone really bent close to get a good gander and I was naked. Even that little bump might go away with continued diet and exercise. Even if that remains, no big deal. I'm more concerned about arm wattle, lol.

I've had 3 c sections with my most recent being 4 months ago. I hate the mom apron. It feels like I have a long way to go. I have no advice really but just wanted to say that you aren't alone.

I've had two. As a matter of fact, just had one at the end of Oct. I am on my way now. I was 200 lbs when I went in to have my last baby, and now I'm 157. I started walking about 2 weeks post op and started doing 30 day shred 8 weeks post op
(with approval from doc) and I am working on it. If you had stretch marks, they won't miraculously go away, but if you work hard, you will look much better than if not. When I had my first child via c-sec tion, I didn't automatically get in shape, it was almost 2 years later before I did, but I eventually did and lost 55 lbs and looked great! Like I said stretch marks didn't go away, but my belly was flat. I count my calories, do cardio, strength training. I love zumba and spin. If you don't have time to get to gym, start with 30 day shred, then you can move on to some other at home vids, like p90x, insanity. Or you can just run/walk with baby and do aerobics on your own. you CAN do this. A c section does NOT mean you can't be sexy, strong, and confident again!!

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I am sorry, I don't have a pic, but I can tell you a bit about mine. I had a C-sect in Dec 2010 with my son. 1 week after, I split several stitches. I have a little "fat roll"- as I call it- right above the suture site, and then it puckers where the stitches split. I fear it will never go away. . . but in the grand scheme of things, it really isn't that bad!

Boy, do I understand. In the hospital, I accidentally pulled of a surgi-strip and now that spot looks totally diff from the rest of the scar. ugh! Oh well, the scar is low, so only my hubs and myself have to see it

I had a c-section with my twins in oct 2011. My scar isn't very big because my boys weren't big [2lbs and 3lbs] but its still very noticeable. I lost the weight within 3wks but belly still wasn't as firm as I liked and now I am preggo again. My profile pic was taken a few weeks after their birth. I didn't exercise cuz my incision reopened a few days after because they took the staples out too soon, so I was limited to activity for quite a while. After I fully healed I just walked for a few months before increasing activity. And of course lots of green tea and hot lemon water, both are good for weight and healing/cleansing.

http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/753046-c-section-mommy-s
This thread has some amazing before and after pics from c-section moms that have helped convince me there is hope.

I had an emergency c-section fully believe that YES it can be done. I don't actually think I'm brave enough to post pics like that but I will message to you if you like. :flowerforyou: I think the key is not to try too lose super fast and do some kind of strength training. Also you are young! Six months is definitely NOT very long. Be patient with your body- it has done miraculous things!

I've gotten a pretty flat stomach back after two c-sections, one with twins. RUNNING helped me tighten up my belly more than anything. You can look at the pics posted in my profile; I have a shot of my stomach.

Yes it can be done and you're well on your way by using MFP. Best of luck!

Thank you to all the wonderful ladies who have replied ! I had a c-section back in 04. I gained a stupid amount of weight when I was pregnant and have had jelly belly ever since. I am hoping to use you all as my motivation and get rid of my flap.