Question about C-Section scar! Omaha, NE

I'll tell you, that it's HARD...it's worse than a c-section...at 3 mos post op and my 2nd tummy tuck (this was a revision due to carelessness on the first doctors end), I'll say I still get swollen standing on concrete, and sleeping in the upright position is KILLER...but the result: AMAZING! You must take it slow. I have 2 bulldogs and kenneled them the first week..I was waking every 3 hrs for pain meds. The worst part: the drainage tubes and walking hunched over: back killer!! You will be fine, but it's no pic-nic...after 3 kids and a c-section, Id say you are up for the challenge: just don't push yourself and you will be glad you did it!

Hi there. I didn't have c sections but I'm here to offer another view that th recovery was not hard at all. Yes of course I have had physical restrictions, swelling and general recovery issues but I have never had severe pain or anything that I would say has been "hard". There are enough stories on here for you to get a balanced view. A theme that runs through most though will be anxiety - whether it's about the cost, the surgery, the recovery or all three! This site is great for just getting your concerns out there. You'll always find someone who had the same issue/fear. Good luck on your journey!

Thanks for the words of encouragement! I will keep everyone posted! :)

I was so scared to for the same reasons as you...i had 2 c sections 2 and 4 years ago. I had my tummy tuck 3 weeks ago and I'm so glad i did. It did take me three weeks to come to that conclusion but im really happy now. I wont lie its harder than c section due to the swelling and hunching but i really think its worth it. It depends how much you hate your tummy beforehand. I thought about mine everyday and it effected what I wore, how i exercised everything. So to me its the biggest gift to have my tummy back and the joy out weighs the pain. The first week is hard expect that and have help. Then every day gets easier and easier at week three i am back to almost normal except no gym. Its only a few months in your life and the rest of your life with a flat tummy. If you have had 3 c sections you will be fine...they are hard to. Well done on the weight loss thats brilliant effort. In regards to scar how did you scar with previous surgeries and in general? That will be an indicator. My scars heal well. Good luck if you have any other questions please ask.

Welcome to feb! I am on the 5th. My mom told me not to feel guilty about the money b/c in the long run you will be more confident about yourself...here's to looking and feeling amazing once you are all healed!

My "pain" was extremely minimal. I did not have muscle repair however. The actual incision is virtually pain free, probably due to numbness. My scar is still healing. The more reviews you read the more you will see that everyone is so different. You never can tell how any individual body will react, heal etc. So learn about all that could go wrong, prepare yourself for problems and then hope for the best. The bottom line - this surgery has a higher "worth it" rating than any other for a reason. The vast majority of women would make the same decision to have the surgery again and again.