Are there other C-Section Mommys out there???

I had an emergency c-section with my twins (11 years ago) and it's my worst area...I've heard that running helps flatten the tummy and having asmtha it's hard to do, but I'm trying! I have also lost weight and it seems to be getting better, but as always it's a work in progress. Would love to hear from other c-section ladies.

I totally know what you mean and the pooch being "shelved by the scar" is a perfect description!

I had a c-section with my first twin pregnancy and then an emergency c-section with my second set of twins. Fortunately the doctor was able to cut along the original scar from my 1st c-section but there's still that darn "shelf".

Last year, I was able to tone up my tummy but still had the shelf, although it did shrink in size. I hate it and not sure exactly how to make it go away, other than surgery which I don't want to do!!

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I have the same problem. I had a C Section over 3.5 years ago and I am seeing results everywhere but there. Granted I have lost about 5 inches off of my "mommy waist" It still sits about 7 inches out from my top waist!

Its starting to bug the living heck out of me and I am just trying to do ab workouts a couple times a week as well as doing the C25K running program but its still not going anywhere. Would love to see what other mommies have to say and any successes!

I have had 2 C-sections. My first was six yrs ago, 24 hrs after given potossum and 2 1/2 hrs of labor with no progress, then emergent C-section. Come to find out, I truely was all baby. He was 9 1/2 # and 22 inch long. Then, my second was a planned c-section for she was breach. Prior to pregnancy, I thought I had a pretty nice tummy. Now, I too have that lil top being held up by my scar. Last July, I started running and I do have to agree that this has helped alot. I also do ab killers, where you lay on your back on floor, cross your feet and lift your legs (while keeping them straight) so there straight toward ceilling. Then, as you lower them to toward floor, hold them about a 1/4 inch off floor, hold for 5 sec and then bring them back up. The first time I did this, I did 5 reps with each leg and the next morning I could actually feel muscles that I have never felt before in my abs.

I had a c-section 6 months ago and I still have loose extra skin around my midsection but it definitely keeps getting smaller. My main workouts are ones that work my core and burn lots of calories so I can strengthen and shed the fat. Also, less processed junk and more "clean" foods has helped.

Hi ladies!!! I have had an emergency C-Section 6 years ago, another elective c-section 3 years ago, and ANOTHER one 18 months ago! I also have the fat saggy skin hanging over thing!!!! LOL UGH! I HATE it, however, about 4 years ago we went to Maui and I lost 25 lbs before we went! It did not go away, but it did get smaller! The doctor has told me it sill NEVER go away, but it will get smaller! So my plan is to get healthy, lose weight, and get a tummy tuck! And a boob job!!!!!

I had a c-section. It was 13 years ago, but I had one. I still have a tiny scar but nothing hanging over. Did it by exercise and trying to watch my calorie intake. You may friend me if you would like.

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Emergent (but not crash) C-section 4 years ago. I do heavy compound lifts. No sit-ups or crunches as that seems to make the separation down the middle worse. Still a work in progress, but I'm getting my old belly back.

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Emergency C-section about 16 months ago, and as someone else mentioned, not only do I have that weird "pooch" but the area is still totally desensitized. Like if I touch that area with my fingers, I ONLY feel it in my fingers. Such a weird feeling! I've just started losing weight but am optimistic there is hope for getting rid of, or at least minimizing the "pooch". I'm planning on starting to lift soon to work my core as another poster suggested, so here's hoping that works!

*And even if I never can get rid of the "pooch", it will have been worth it :happy:

Yup!!! 1st one was 10.5 years ago and the other was almost 5.5 years ago. Both times I was blessed with a 'smile.' I've just started this journey 33 days ago...just by being accountable to myself (and now my new online family!) I've lost 9.2 pounds and almost 5 inches total. I've just recently started to exercise-mostly the Walk Diet with Leslie Sansone, but have some pilates and other cardio dvds. I hear much about the 30 day shred and think I will buy that and try not to kill myself!
Please feel free to friend me!

I have that weird "pooch" but the area is still totally desensitized. Like if I touch that area with my fingers, I ONLY feel it in my fingers. Such a weird feeling!

It took a LONG time before I had feeling along my scar-BOTH TIMES!!!!!!!!!!!!

I had an emergency cs 14 months ago (little man decided he wanted his hand/arm to come first). What I have found to help is consistent cardio and various core exercise. Sit-ups, reverse sit-ups, lunges, also 6 weeks to a 6 pack has taught me a few new moves that are really helping (and I just started). I basically have no shelf anymore besides when I scrunch up, but it has taken me working out every single day for about 8 months now.

Just keep it up and you'll get there!!!

I've had three c/s and my stomach area is just a mess! I have the shelf and mine will not go away without surgery b/c it is really bad. My youngest is 3 and I gained all of my pregnancy weight in my stomach plus my kids were HUGE at birth so I have a lot of excess skin. Still working on getting the belly fat down too but a portion of it is just excess skin.

I run and I'm about 2/3 of the way through P90X.