So disappointed. Little to no change after 5 mo. New Pics included
Turning 40 soon and want to not be as self...
Turning 40 soon and want to not be as self conscious about my stomach. I had 2 c sections and gained probably 70 lbs with each. I am small waisted and I have really poor elasticity to my skin. I had tons of stretch marks with my pregnancies and loose skin afterwards. I originally was 135 when I got perhaps with my first. Got back down to 145. After number 2 I only got down to 150. I exercise daily and have never been able to improve my belly. It is almost like it isn't connected and just goes with the motions!!
I've been asked many times when I am due which always makes me cry since it is so embarrassing. I'm not that big everywhere else so I get why they might think it. I lost 20lbs last year which made me feel terrific but the gut was still there! I think at that point my husband realized that there was nothing I could do to fix it. He's been very supportive and knows how terrible I feel when I change my shirt multiple times before I go out because I look pregnant in any fitted shirt I put on.
My pre surgery appointment is this Wed. I found out at my consultation I also have an umbilical hernia. I had no idea! Anyhow, it will be fixed at the same time. I have a 2.5 inch diastasis from my belly button to my sternum. Below the bellybutton down I have tons of stretch marks and hanging skin. My doc is going to tighten the muscles and lipo the flanks too.
I'm taking 2 weeks off from work. I've started building my arsenal of supplies that I've received from all of you!! It is so helpful.
T minus 5 days and I find myself eating everything...
I haven't told my mom or any family for that matter. I'm hoping my surgery time won't interfere with getting the kids on the bus so my mom won't need to come over and find out the morning of!! Going to tell her after but don't want her to worry.
As for the compression garment - I think I'll b given one from the doctor but what do I need to buy??? Any advice would be great.
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