Would you have a 'Mummy Tuck' if..

[JazzyJeep]

You were a single mum? I mean considering the risk of a general anaesthetic for unnecessary surgery? This is the only thing holding me back and although a small risk I have to consider it.

If anything happened to me young DC (1) would go to older DC (24) and financially they would be very well taken care of. I know that's not the point but there is a back up plan. (No dad in picture)

Am I being over anxious or is it just not worth the risk? After children, c sections and diastasis recti it would do so much for my confidence. WWYD?

I think I know the answer is 'not worth it' just interested to hear other opinions in case I'm just massively overthinking it.

Plus I do think this pressure is because of social media, celebs that look amazing a few days after having a baby. It’s bloody ridiculous really.

Personally, Not with a 1 year old child but maybe when they’re a bit older.

I recently had a different non cosmetic surgery that put me out of action for weeks and it was very hard with my 2.5 year old after the help ceased at the 6 week mark.y older son who is 7 was no bother though as they can do everything themselves.

sorry but thinking you can burden your older child with a toddler is just so wrong

Oh stop being so dramatic.

@JazzyJeep are you on fb? There's a good TT page on there

I have a mum tum but it doesn't bother me that much. It bothers you though, and if it can't be fixed by exercises, then I think you should do it. I had two 'optional' surgeries/general anesthetics in the quest to solve my secondary infertility. Don't regret that at all. Just make sure it's a well respected hospital/surgeon.

Absolutely not. Why would I take the risk of unnecessary surgery and the possibility of leaving my children?

@DemonicCaveMaggot I have a mesh after a massive parastomal hernia repair and they gave me a tummy tuck at the same time due to carrying 2 and a half litres of water (was stretched massively on one side)

You can see it (the mesh) and I can feel it :/ nothing they can do. It's literally holding me in place.

I too have a mesh implant for an inguinal hernia decades ago. You wouldn’t normally have mesh as part of a tummy tuck. The real and well-publicised problem with mesh was it being used for gynae prolapse surgery.

Best thing I ever did. Not only was it great from an aesthetic point fixed my back problems aswell.