Overlap tummy after c section

So I had my second elective c section. My first went very well, my tummy went back to how it was literally the very first week. I’ve always had a flat tummy and being size 8-10. This time I still feel bloated and the skin is over lapping where the incision is. Will my stomach go back how it used to be?. I was just wondering how other mums second c section went.

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Ive had 2 c sections as well

I was a size 10/12 before having 2 c-sections. My arm one was early and I felt like I went back to normal. Made it back to a size 12. But the second one seems like a harder recovery. I’m back to working out though. Still having some abdominal tightening so I’m stretching a lot. I’m back to a size 14 after almost a year. There are a few spots on my scar line that look a little weird but I’m just waiting a little longer before I freak out

If you feel bloated, drink some green tea. Green tea debloats you faster than anything and can help you lose any weight. For your skin overhang, you can use Palmers firming lotion and it will tighten your skin back up. Or you apply vicks and can wear a belly band to help shrink it back.

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