Hi. I had a unplanned c-section in Dec. and my recovery was very slow. My son is turning 9 months this week and I really am liking how I look in that area now. I'm 42 (so I think a lot older than you??) I bet if my body will get back to normal, yours will too. I don't do sit ups, etc. b/c I worry about my abs separating b/c of the c/s. However, they look great in my jeans now and my scar is almost faded, barely any skin hanging over... I'm amazed. I've lost all my baby weight plus 12 lbs. all from walking on my treadmill 4 to 5 times a week and eating around 1300-1400 calories (I'm 5'3"). Hope this helps you. Stick with it and you'll get there. Feel free to add me, I'm always open to new friends here.