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C section over hang

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Jademarie100 · 12/04/2018 20:27

Hi i have had 3 emercency c sections
14 yrs ago 11 years ago and my youngest is 6 yrs
I gained the over hang after my first c section wernt worried about it as knew would have more kids .
Since having my youngest feel pregnant i was 9 st gained a stone while pregnant.
Then after i had her i gained anothr 5 stone as to which i have lost 6st now in 18 mths 😉 my body fat has gone from 49% i am now 24% over hang is still there but no where as bad it is going there is hope for us i have some pictures of my progress with the dreaded overhang i think maybe if you get body fat to below 20% it should go xxx

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lovelyjubilly · 12/04/2018 20:30

Sorry what now? Confused

trigger2 · 12/04/2018 20:32

I have a slight overhang from one c-section and have lost weight since but it’s still there. As far as I’m aware the only way to completely get rid of it is a tummy tuck.

lovelyjubilly · 12/04/2018 20:36

Ok...

runningdoll · 13/04/2018 07:42

I also have a c-section overhang so I notice from time to time when people start threads asking if it's possible to get rid of them with diet and exercise alone, so I get where your post is coming from.

I almost got rid of mine, I was very focused on my tummy, then I looked up and my poor face was gaunt. I put a few lbs back on and accepted the fact that my tummy, for the most part is hidden under clothes, my face is not.

I think that you have to look at your body overall. I'll wear a bikini anyway even though I don't have a soft perfect tummy and see if one day I may get round to a tummy tuck.

Well done on your weight loss op but don't forget to find a balance!

Ellapaella · 13/04/2018 11:25

I have an overhang after 2 sections. I'm slim, a size 10 and exercise regularly but haven't been able to get rid of mine. It's loose skin, I can't imagine how you would be able to get rid of it completely. It doesn't really show at all under clothes as obviously it's quite low down but I have accepted I will not be wearing a low cut bikini anytime soon (not that I ever did anyway). It doesn't particularly bother me to be honest. Well done on your weight loss.
Maybe it can be toned up a bit with specific exercises but I've not personally tried too hard with that.

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