I had c-sections in 1984,85,87.My stomach looks like im still preg. How do I get it into shape again?
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I HAD 3 C-SECTIONS AS WELL . THEY SAY THAT THE MUSCLES CAN BE DAMAGED AFTER HAVING A C-SECTION. I DO SIT UPS .. TUMMY CRUNCHES...TRY CALLING AROUND TO ANY AREA GYMS . THEY MIGHT BE ABLE TO HELP U MORE. GOOD LUCK
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I've had 2 c-sections, so I know what you mean. Pilates is the best for that. Not kidding it works miracles. I can feel like it's not doing much while your doing it, but the next day you'll be sore!!\nDon't be intimidated after a couple times of doing it gets easier to do it right. I've used the at home videos and classed at the gym. Just 2-3 times a week will do wonders. \nI wish you the best, I know where you are coming from
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I am 34 and still waiting on my breast to develop
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Hey!  Good luck!\n\nI had mine done when I was 35.  I went from a 38H (yes, they DO make that size) had to special order from the catalog.\n\nI wanted to be a 36 C, and I got it!  They're perfect!  (for me)\n\nI never could run or play games all the time I was growing up, then I figured, what the heck, you're too old to run anymore.  \n\nBut finding clothes was expensive and a HUGE chore.\n\nP.S.  when you go to the surgeon to ask for it?  It's called a bilateral mamoplasty reduction.\n\nI did it and I couldn't be happier.
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Hi!  Onset of my Grave's began at 15 but was asymptomatic (to the doctors) until age 22, when I demanded a blood test (I thought I was dying).  You see, I weighed 85 lbs. on my high school graduation day and looked anorexic.  Grave's had developed when I first menstruated, so I never had a steady period.  That, my weight, and my althleticism led the docs to think I was just slow to develop or too athletic for regular menstruation.  \n\nAnyway, upon a blood tests they found massive Grave's, gave me the meds, and all went well.  I went into remission about 1 year after the diagnosis at age 23.  I grew an inch taller and developed breasts (what a wonderful concept) that year as well.  I finally developed fat cells, long awaited, at age 25 and looked a healthy weight from then onward.\n\nYes, you can have children, but please wait until you are in remission from the Grave's.  You really don't want to be playing with Grave's when you are pregnany, since that's an additional factor which must be considered.\n\nMy advice is be patient with the whole process.  They have to first determine the best treatments ... I say treatments because for me it was PTU, which turned out not to work, to tapazol, which did work.  Had that not worked, we would have got to the subpartial thyroidectomy or radioactive iodine procedure.  You'll have monthly blood tests, enough to know your phlebotomist by name each time.  \n\nNo, it's not common to develop Grave's at your age.  I'd never met anyone (until I just talked to you) who had developed it like me.  BUT ... I have to tell you, be very thankful it has been found!  I went through 7 years of thinking I was going crazy, stupid doctor-prescribed weight gain diets, being forbidden from any exercise whatsoever (I'd lose too much weight), and unexplained emergency room visits for malnutrition (and I ate like a horse).  So, knowing what it is is half the battle.  Now you just have to figure out how you'll manage the next year being patient.  You will get better ... you're not "cured" but you can go into remission.  \n\nI went into remission at age 23, had monthly blood tests for a while (still in remission), then graduated to six months (still in remission) then went to yearly (still in remission).  About 8 years later, my doctor didn't want to do the blood test, since he said I was fine.  I insisted, since I have an abiding fear of Grave's, and it's a good thing I did. I now have Hashimoto's, the exact opposite of Grave's.  I am hypo and take replacement thyroid hormone.\n\nAccording to the research I did on Grave's, the docs aren't sure where the Grave's antibody comes from, but it looks like thyroid disorders can run in families, which was my case (I have 4 maternal aunts and my mother with thyroid issues).  Further, there is some indication that the thyroid comes with a shelf life, which is what I think is occuring with me.  With the way it went unchecked for so long (I was almost in thyroid storm, my numbers were so high -- the doc didn't know how I was alive), my thyroid really went into overdrive.  What if it can operate that way for only so long?  Anyway, that's the premise I operate on today, that the Grave's is gone forever and Hashimoto's is here to stay. My endocrinologist told me not to make such absolute statements, but I think the thyroid I have is dying slowly ... I'd much rather this than Grave's since Grave's is so insidious with me.\n\nAnyhow, I am now 38 and that's my story.  I hope it makes you feel a bit better that it can happen to teens.  You also need to be vigilant from now on, telling docs you need that blood test just to be safe, etc.  You WILL go into remission, one way or the other, and there are no real bad effects later on from this, as long as you keep on top of it.  You'll want to continue drinking milk and exercising, since the latest studie
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Try pilates type exercises...my daughter had a baby 3 months ago and is slowly getting back into shape using the pilates system...but realize that it takes time as well as exercise and diet changes to get the shape you want!  You need to consume less calories than what you burn as well as tone up the areas that have been stretched to their limits during the pregnancy!  Don't despair!  I have had 5 children...still have the love handles and earned every inch of them!
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it will never go back the same that it was, but you could do a bunch of crunches (like 50 a day) or you could get surgery to fix it, although if you have another kid it's just going to go back to the way it is now. Even with crunches your skin will be loose for a while (like it was right after you had the baby) but it will go back eventually.
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give it time it will go...it's mostley fluid but make sure you don't eat too much. It's not so much the situps and ab workouts you do because that will tone your muscles and get them into shape. It's how much fat that's on the outside so just watch your weight and give it time and your tummy will go down :)
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I suggest getting a second opinion. You didn't say what stage you were at. I had cervical cancer 2 years ago grant it I wasn't preg. at the time but they were able to do a cone biopsy and remove all of it mine was pretty severe they took out 30%of my cervix. Good luck I hope all works out.
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I don't know your age ---but when I was 14 I was the same size as years went by I went up to a five and @ nine months pregnant later I was only 124lbs. I was not trying to be thin just born that way, so if your happy and healthy not trying to be this way you'll be fine.
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First check with a REAL honest to goodness Doctor to determine if you are clear to exercise this region.\nThen go for the same great ab exercise that everyone else does - leg lifts, crunches (there are about 6 kinds), etc.\n\nBut, and this is a big butt (heh), be sure to compliment with good back exercises. If you develop the front without compensatory back exercises, then your body will suffer. Your overdeveloped front will draw your back out of alignment and you will look wrong and feel bad.\n\nSo concentrate on the front but compliment with overall body toning. Post C-section I'd recommend yoga (which is pretty much systematic stretches and toning) and/or swimming and stretching (if you don't go for the yoga).
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Buy an ABLounger.  The exercise is not strenuous, and you really will see results.\n\nYou have another 6 months before you will be happy with your body...but you will be happy.\n\nDrink the 8 glasses of water each day, and try to get 8 hours sleep...even if it is 2 hours at a time.\n\nFor now, wear a one-piece with tummy control.  Everyone will understand, so don't worry about it!\n\nEnjoy your baby!
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I was back to work the following week.  I spent a day in the hospital and then home.  I took it easy for a while but 5 days later I was back at work but not pushing myself too hard.  Just keep a positive attitude in the hospital and that helps with the recovery.  I had 2 c-sections before and this was much easier.\nGood luck!
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you type as a teenager.  i'm going to make that assumption.\n\nso...if you are . . . my teenager went thru this because she was in track and very active.  before you go to the doc, look at your life and your excersizing routine.  if you are active, this is to be expected.\n\nkeep a 'cycle journal' and the next time you have a full cycle make a note of that as well.\n\nif this continues for a few more months definitely seek out a doc.  if you are NOT active, then seek out a doc's advice now, because you def. might be prego, or need more medical attention.\n\ngood luck hope this helps
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Oh girl! You'll have to work at it. Don't put it off any longer. If you do, you will never regain your posture. A little each day, try to bring yourself to normal posture. You had that tummy tuck for a reason. Now show it off!!
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I'm not sure what you mean by swollen, but if you're just talking about getting your body back it will take longer than after a "normal" birth because all those muscles have been cut.  You just have to listen to what your doctor says about waiting until you're healed, and then hit those crunches!  :-)
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This is a well document fact! A woman doesn't have her True Body Shape until after the Birth of her first child. Love your baby and the body you live in! Its what is on the inside that matters!