‘Mother’s Apron’

@Bumblingbee101 - I’ve still not got anywhere!
life gets in the way - redundancy, consultancy job and lots of things teens needing me for

Its made me think I do still need to lose some weight, probably cut back on the wine too

Would be interested in anyone else’s success stories

@jackstini I appreciate this is an old thread. Did you ever get anywhere with the weight loss or did you go down the lipo rpute? :)

Definitely up for trying that
Off to google keto!

@GreyCarpet was going to type exactly the same!! I started keto and mine is so much better so bloat free helps a lot. If I ever have some bread or sugar it’s black to big bloated jelly belly. A few days of keto and it’s much flatter, worth a try and so much easier that the surgery

I looked very similar to you.

I started low carbing and the belly pretty much completely went and within weeks too. Still had a very small 'tummy' that noticeably sits on top of my c section scar but it is small, completely unnoticeable in clothes and certainly not worth paying for.

I'd try a lchf diet before surgery in your shoes.

After hours of research and calls, I have decided to try and really push with the weight loss. I just cannot justify putting my body through such a huge operation of a tummy tuck - but I guess it was nice to dream. If only Vaser liposuction was an option.

Still not made a decision!@Mumtofour1982
I lost 7 lb and it did make a slight difference but not a lot
Currently back to over 10st and not feeling great - still considering
Anyone else done anything?

Hey jackstini - what did you decide in the end, I am in a very similar situation and do not want a tummy tuck but would consider Vaser lipo.

thanks

@TomAllenWife I have had serval csections and twin preg, my tummy and handover is much worse then either then yours so I feel the pain.

I’m currently tackling with weight loss and exercise.

I would give this ago first before jumping to tummy tuck that’s ££££

@TomAllenWife - I have been told the same - surgery caused it and only surgery will remove it!
@CrunchyKnot - you are very kind - it looks worse in real life!
@Ladywinesalot - it's probably worth a go! & @Essentialironingwater you have a point about getting someone that specialises in diastasis - I will have a Google

It's over 12 years since my last pregnancy so really want to get it sorted before I am 50 next year

Op these are mine! It's that shelf that never goes.
I exercise 4/5 times a week so it's no good people suggesting you tone up and lose weight, if you've had big babies or c section then it's never going to go with exercise
The other pic is me in gym gear where I have some definition but as soon as I take those trousers off it all hangs out. It really bothers me and gets me down

I was told I'd need a tummy tuck & lipo to sort this out

Also if you could get a PT who specialises in diastasis recti your whole stomach should pull in.

Jackstini it doesn't look like aprons as I know them. I knew a lady growing up (friends mum) who after 3 kids was size 8 but had just empty skin. If I were you I'd give it some time with diet and exercise and see what the outcome is as the skin might well be better than you thought?

I don’t think it’s that bad.
I think you need to lose weight and tone up rather then a tummy tuck.

Can you hire a Personal trainer? Would be cheaper then a tummy tuck.

Also confirmed I have rectus diastasis so need exercises for the top part of my abdomen to change (& the crunches I have been doing actually make it worse)

Thanks @Skyechasemarshalontheway

I was thinking it would be as bad as c-section

Am really not keen in my mind on a GA and full surgery - it feels out of my comfort zone to do for cosmetic reasons - but wondering if I should do the second best thing or just leave it!

Although I hate it!!

Jack i would go for the full tummy tuck or you might not feel much better. The recovery isn't as bad as people think. I had a breast reduction and tummy tuck at the same time and flew home from lithuania on the 5th day after the op.

Ok v embarrassed and please be kind (marker pen is different areas!)

Back from consultation and they have given 2 options for me:

To get to an ideal look naked, I would need vaser lipo and a full tummy tuck - likely cost approx £9k. I am really not keen on the whole general anaesthetic, massive cut, 4-6 weeks recovery though

They could remove around 4 inches of fat and I would have a huge improvement in looking better/thinner in clothes, but they were honest and said there would be loose skin left. For size of my paunch I need 3 areas, cost £5.1k

Need to have a big think!

Am probably going to post some pics from my phone - 1, in case it helps anyone in a similar state & 2, would really appreciate opinions!

I wouldn't do the fat freezing thing, potential outcome is the "stick of butter" effect, look it up and you'll be .

Same I hate mine since my second it literally is like an apron!!

I'm still toying with this!

Was looking at tummy tuck with lipo £7-8k
But holding off as we're about to move into a new home

It depresses the shit out of me, I exercise 5x per week and eat really well mon-Thursday
It never shifts, in fact I feel like it's getting worse

Come back and report on the vaser lipo please

I became very thin before my wedding and I still had the stomach pouch. So weight loss only helps to a degree.
I’m pale skinned so I just use fake tan on it it makes it look nicer