Curvy Girls - C-Sections

Any other curvier gals or even anyone that has had a C-Section in Jan.. how are you feeling/healing?

Context for myself i have a bit of a belly/overhang so have that sitting over my scar and i will be 20 weeks post c-section tomorrow
I had been fine, scar fully healed and felt good etc.
But the last few weeks i have been having discomfort, my lower belly feels almost swollen and i get the odd twinge / pain - especially if i wear jeans, control type underwear or gym leggings, near enough anything that puts pressure on my belly🙃

Planning to call my gp just to be checked / reassured but curious if anyone else is feeling similar? X

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Mine has had 2 holes. It’s so hard to keep it clean and dry but I just feel like mine never healed properly and I’m 20 weeks pp tomorrow. Last hole was last week, GP thought I still had suture material in there but hospital have said that’s highly unlikely so it was swabbed and waiting on results to see if I need ultrasound.
Defo get checked. Also look into scar massage

I'm 18 weeks pp and also on the curvy side. My scar has healed well, and I felt it went quick.
I do, however, still feel my lower abdominal area is weak.
It is hard and a little painful, laying flat on the floor front or back.
You should definitely follow up! X

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