C Section overhang
My best friend and I had babies 3 days apart, both c sections, 6 months ago. My friends belly has gone back to before with no overhang, whereas I still have an overhang.
I try not to compare but it’s making me feel really depressed. Anyone else still have an overhang?
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Yes and probably always will 😊 (I’ve had it since my first baby who was born vaginally and got worse with my section).
A lot of it is genetics but I also carried two massive babies so have a lot of loose skin.
Do you do scar massage? That can really help the appearance of overhang if it’s caused by a scar that’s not very mobile x
It could be scar tissue that needs massaging x
Was this your first section?
I still have an overhang and have lost 2stone 9lbs since 6 weeks PP but this is my second section. It eventually go from my first but took a good 12 months I’d say!
Yes! 100% and I was wondering same, until doctor explained to me that every body recovers differently and it’s okay ♥️ it’s like with weight loss, one loose weight 3 weeks after and other one needs months. Pregnancy and body transformation is each of us own journey and beautiful too ♥️ give yourself a credit for growing up a human, it took your body 9 months, don’t get angry because needs time to recover ♥️ and..
comparison is a joy killer
Sending loads of love ♥️
I also have an overhang and my belly is quite big and looks very bloated all the time. Everyone is different and I think our bodies return back to normal at their own pace.
I’m not sure if breastfeeding is a factor but I’m also exclusively breastfeeding so may take longer
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