Anonymous
Post 06/18/2025 15:29     Subject: post c-section pooch?
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:You need a tuck. The recovery is as painful as the c section.


I had 3 c-sections and a tuck. The tuck recovery was so much worse. But it was also so, so worth it. I had done all the diastasis exercises and my abs weren't really that bad (though I had a tiny hernia). It was the loose skin that made me look fat. The surgeon removed a truly disturbing amount.

OP I didn't want the surgery at first, but I'm so glad I did it.


Yes. I had one as well.
Anonymous
Post 06/18/2025 14:20     Subject: post c-section pooch?
Anonymous wrote:You need a tuck. The recovery is as painful as the c section.


I had 3 c-sections and a tuck. The tuck recovery was so much worse. But it was also so, so worth it. I had done all the diastasis exercises and my abs weren't really that bad (though I had a tiny hernia). It was the loose skin that made me look fat. The surgeon removed a truly disturbing amount.

OP I didn't want the surgery at first, but I'm so glad I did it.
Anonymous
Post 06/18/2025 11:14     Subject: post c-section pooch?
Please start by using Every Mother workout plan. It is basically a repetitive breathing exercise that has been proven to help the pooch. Once you reach max benefit of that, then consider whether a tuck will help.
Anonymous
Post 06/18/2025 08:33     Subject: post c-section pooch?
Scar tissue massage, core strengthening, maybe lose 5 pounds, work on posture, yoga/pilates. Consult with a surgeon to see if a scar revision could help the appearance before you go for the full tuck. It's your body, but you have your children's welfare to consider when thinking about major cosmetic surgery.
Anonymous
Post 06/18/2025 08:23     Subject: post c-section pooch?
You need a tuck. The recovery is as painful as the c section.
Anonymous
Post 06/18/2025 01:32     Subject: post c-section pooch?
I sadly cannot help you but for anyone reading, wear an abdominal binder after a c section. They really should send you home with one. I wore it 24 hours a day after both of mine and when the doctor saw it she said "yes, those seem to work well." Then why don't they tell you to wear it???
No pooch.
Anonymous
Post 06/17/2025 21:45     Subject: post c-section pooch?
I got a tummy tuck. I was at the same height and weight and no amount of exercise helped. No regrets.
Anonymous
Post 06/17/2025 21:27     Subject: post c-section pooch?
I’m 5’2 and 110 lbs. But after having twins via c-section (in 2019!), my torso/belly are an embarrassment and I have zero confidence. My husband really does not want me to have unnecessary plastic surgery. Any other tricks to fix the post-c-section pooch/fupa? And if surgery is the only way to go, any recs for the least invasive methods?