Looking for women who had C-Sections!

I had a C-Section in 2005 and was obese before/during/after my pregnancy. It seems like my boys grew so quickly that they pushed all my fat either upward into this flab shelf that keeps rainwater from getting in my bellybutton (very bad spare tire) or down to the mommy pouch area. In fact, as I've lost weight, he pouch has gotten smaller than the higher up spare tire. Both are equally annoying.

I did find that since I had an epidural for my C-section that I have a lot of pain in my lower back while doing laying-down ab exercises. I have to do a lot of things standing or literally with a bed pillow beneath my tailbone. Also, my core is very weak and my lower abs are especially non functional. I can't even do the thing where you hold your legs up and do the bicycle exercise. I really want to work on my lower ab strength and overall core strength, but it seems like all the basic exercises are still too difficult. Do I push myself to do them even if I'm not doing them right or are there some C-section specific exercises that are even more simple than 'the basics'?

I've had 4 c-sections, the last one just under 3 months ago was with twins so of course he had to make the incision a little bigger this time. But hoping to get it all off and to stay off once again! Although if I need to have a tummy tuck after having 5 kids I kind of think I deserve it

I just got a c-section 7 weeks ago.... i want some advice too.

i had my first in '06 naturally, second in '10 c-section, and third VBAC "11, and i think you're on the right track. my midwife recommended cardio and circuit training so I'm just doing JM shred right now cause I carely have enough time to sleep let alone work out but plan on switching to insanity once my scheduel shifts a little. good luck!!!

I have had 3 sections, first was 16 yrs ago, the last was 3 yrs ago....I have never been able to get rid completely, but that is because I have loose skin, no elasticity, this is a bit different then weak muscles and fat in that area with women who have had sections but have elasticity ....Depends on what your issue is. I have used some exercise to get rid, but mostly its food, certain foods help get rid of that fat...Mine is the smallest it's ever been, but I will never have a flat tummy unless I have surgery....but before I ever consider that, I am doing everything possible thru diet and exercise to get it as flat as possible..I will post my tummy on my profile pic, if u wanna see! Eat clean train smart! Good luck! I have it almost completely down to the point there was almost no fat, but just skin.

ha...will let you in on my secrets when mine is gone!! I have a lot way to go, but VERY determined to get there! I read that eating apples and oranges helps with skin elasticity...I love them anyway and have no prob eating them...plus the fiber is so good for me....

OH yeah and I do a lot of cardio and am now lifting heavy on alternate days...

I had a c-section with my son who is almost two. I have lost quite a few inches in my stomach and love handles by hula hooping. I use a 4 pound hula hoop for 15 to 30 minutes a day 6 days a week. It took me three months to be able to hold it up for any amount of time, but I kept trying. Even though I still have a long way to go, my C-section pouch is firming up and going away

I had 2 baby's 1 emergency c section and so far the best thing that's worked for me is reverse crunches if any of you have ever seen Jillian michels 30 day shred you know what I'm talking about I had to stop doing her workout for a. Month due to my knees. But continued to do 100 reverse crunches a day and the pouch decreased by a 1/3 it's length down so. Happy wish I had keep the pictures

I had a C-section almost five years ago. My belly is the hardest to get rid of but it is improving. One of the main things that has helped me: when doing any ab exercises, make sure you are pulling your belly button towards your backbone. Don't let it push it when you are crunching, etc. I try to remember to pull it in even when I'm walking around (like sucking in your gut). That helps "retrain" those muscles to stay pulled in.

3 csections here. I got to my goal weight once before after all 3 and it was almost totally gone ..... got sick and other things went wrong. I got there mostly through strength training. When weight came back so did that problem. Working on it again. Have a few progress pics in profile that give me hope. But still long way to go. Right now... morning is 30 minutes of 30 day shred -- just finished. 20 to 30 minutes of bellydance or salsa... then afternoon I will do either strength training, Pilate's, or yoga for about 30 minutes. It worked before. Ill try it again.

Oh yea. i totally know how you feel. i have had two c sections. and i've lost most of the baby weight now. but still stuck with that extra skin hanging off my belly. i hate it. ugh. my doctor told me it probably wasn't going to go away on its own, since i stretched so much with my pregnancies. I plan to get a tummy tuck done after i have my third child in a couple years.

The doctor that sewed me up obviously needed a sewing lesson because it was like he had too little thread and had to pull it too tight at the end and I have this 'cinched" look! Horrible! I have a super-pouch! I have tightened up my upper abs but nothing seems to get rid of the pouch! I am glad I not the only one complaining here. Will it ever go away? I have heard of this laser toning called "lipo-laser" that might help, but I'm not sure I want to go there until I've lost all the weight.

Hello Ladies. I had 3 C-sections and an additional abdominal surgery. I have the glorious FUPA (fat upper pubic area) to prove it as well. I am a beginner in the 'myfitnesspal' circuit and I am sure with hard work, I will reduce my pouch. I am looking forward to wearing jeans with confidence someday.

I had 2 C-Sections 20 months apart. With both pregnancies I also gained 50-60 lbs and lost it all within 9 months from nursing. Now it is creeping back up. Its hard for me to tell what's fat and what is lost muscle, but I was told NOT to do traditional ab workouts like crunches, because it makes it worse. I try to tighten the area every day by squeezing the muscles internally. Imagine pulling your belly button toward your spine.

3 c-sections! 2009,2010 and 2011!! I hate my damn pouch!!! I'm glad we can all relate and work on this together!!