How do you get rid of a baby belly after you have had a c-section( the cut is fm bellybutton down?
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It is hard...I have had three C-sections, cut the same way. My kids are now 7, 8, and 10 years old. I have muscle behind it, but I haven't been able to get rid of that baby belly. I don't know how long ago you had the surgery but, after your doctor gives you the okay, do sit ups and crunches eat healthy. Hopefully things will go easier for you, I had not enough time in between my surgery's for the muscle to rebuild before they were cut again...I mean I had three of them in three years.  Good luck...I know how ya feel.
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It hurts like somebody kicked you in the stomach, but only for a couple of days.\n\nThe drainage tubes don't hurt.  Gross, but painless.  \n\nMany of our "biggest losers" at Kimkins.com need tummy tucks after losing 100-200 pounds.  Stretch marks don't disappear and the skin remains saggy.  \n\nI had a tummy tuck also after losing 198 lbs.  It wasn't any worse than a c-section ... but you're a guy so I guess that doesn't apply. ;)
803052
Work out and concentrate on your mid section and lift weights and increase protein consumption some.  When I had my children the OB doc gave me literature about loosing the belly flab and I used it and had flatter stomach than before kids.  Call yours and see if they have some.  Leg lifts seemed especially helpful for me while tucking my butt muscles.  But seriously check with MD that delivered your last baby for exercises.  I'll bet they would mail them to you.
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Myomectomy\nI have had 2 fibroids removed 5 years ago.\nThe surgery itself is simular to how they do a hysterectomy. The incision will be about 3 to 4 inches across just below your pubic line, bikini cut.\nYou'll be in the hospital for 3 to 4 days. The 1st day after surgery is the worst, but you will be on a demerol drip.\nAfter the IV pain med you will be given percodan or some other strong oral med.\nYou will also have a catheter in for the 1st day. After it is removed going to the bathroom is going to suck. Not only will you feel like you have to pee constantly, but can't your stitches will feel like there ripping out everytime you move.\nYou'll be on a clear liquid diet the first 2 day and gradually be on solid foods by the last day. \nBefore they let you eat real food you have to tell the nurse you farted. Heheee!\nBy the last day they will have you up walking the halls. You WILL need the pain med to do this.\nWhen you go home the pain will not be as severe, but you will notice that certain movements will aggitate the incision.\nDo not try to sit up by using your stomach muscles. Roll on your side and ease up that way. \nAvoid walking up and down steps too.\nThe healing proccess is pretty fast. By the end of the 2cd week you will feel good. The only thing you will be bothered by is the feeling of the stitches pulling when you move certain ways. It won't be painful after the 2cd week.\nTry to walk as much as you can. Take a pain pill before you do at least for the 1st 2 weeks.\nThat will help speed up healing and make the muscles stronger\nUse neosporin or vitamin E on the incision scar. That will help it heal and fade better.\nMake sure you drink lots of water and cranberyy jiuce so that you wont be at risk for any urinary infections.\nOther than that it realy isn't too bad.\nUnfortunately fibroids can come back. I have 2 more that need to be removed again. However, I am 8 months pregnant with my 1st baby. I would not have been able to carry her if I would not have had that surgery.\nGood Luck!
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The bellybutton is a scar from the umbilical cord.  The umbilical cord is attached to the baby from the mother in the womb and supplies nutrients and oxygen.  \n\nWhether your belly button is an "in-sy" or "outy" depends on how the doctor tied the umbilical cord after you were born.\n\nUntil they start growing babies in jars, everyone is going to have an umbilical cord and a scar (belly button) when it's removed.
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you should be able to get a tummy tuck, its expensive though. that or a whole lotta situps, (but honestly that doesnt help some mommys out there.) check out the tummy tuck procedure
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Congratulations on losing the weight. \n\nI had the abdomnioplasty done back in 2002.  Given the choice over again...I would not. \n\nI had some internal bleeding, that had to be reopened, and spent another week in the hospital, now, I have an incision from hip to hip...and an indented scar tissue over my belly. \n\nI would opt to do it via exercise.  Be proud of your accomplishment of losing the weight.  Skin is elastic...exercise and time, will make it tight. \n\nThe risk was not worth it. \n\nGood luck.
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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!
805039
The easiest way ? \n\nSurgery...\n\nRaw Food Diet...\n\nSit-ups...\n\nMake bellies go away.
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Start an exercise program it can be as simple as taking your baby out for walks every day.Or you can join your local YWCA/YMCA they have a stroller fit program especially designed for new moms.After you begin your exercise program focus on eating a nutritious diet,control your portion sizes and keep track of calories,make sure you are taking multi vitamins to replenish your body after childbirth,and for your general wellbeing.focus on filling your plate mostly with non-starchy vegetables,some fruit a portion of protein the size of your fist,and a half portion of a good carb such as a whole grain,yam,legume etc,and add a little essential fat olive,canola,coconut,flax.Make sure you eat at least 3 servings of ocean caught fish per week.Drink lots of water as previously mentioned but make sure its filtered water and not from the tap with all the chemicals and other undsesirable additives.After some time you can start lifting some weights,or doing some sit ups or crunches to work on strengthening your abdominal muscles.Good luck!
209439
walking.  I did a lot of that and all the baby weight went away.  Plus, your little one gets some fresh air as well. :)
276702
If your still pregnant you can't. If your not, women gain weight in their bust, butt, and hips. Diet and exercise will help to make them go away unless your breast feeding then your stuck with them. If you are still pregnant then after you have the baby, do not breast feed and try to lose the excess pounds. They should be the first thing to go.
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Childbirth.\nDue the the ineptitude of the Dr's treating me they waited until the very last minute to do a crash c-section.  My son was delivered fine but I almost died several times that night from complications of that surgery.  Since they had to repair the incision in a hurry I was also left with permanent painful and disfiguring scars.  My son will be 15 in June.
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I had the surgery 2 summers ago- mine was larger than a grapefruit so they had to do a full incision- from belly button almost all the way down and remove the cyst, ovary and tube.\nIt was horrific for me (sorry, but it was) I was in the hospital for 11 days with infections and severe pain.\nBut you get through it...we're tough like that. \nMy advice, don't strain yourself too soon after surgery and have someone there with you to help you at all times- even in the hospital. The smallest things are going to be very hard for you to do (like picking up a pen you dropped) and believe me, you'll appreciate the support and a shoulder to cry on.\nI hope your experience is much easier than mine. Good luck.
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just inside your belly button is a ligament that attaches near your bladder.  This was originally a bundle of blood vessels passing through the umbilicus (umbilical cord); after birth these blood vessels, being no longer necessary, close up to form a ligament.
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In Asia, we can opt for traditional body massages. This is not advised if we had gone through Caesarean. Massages help to firm up the muscles after delivery. These massages can be done in the comfort of your home. No equipment needed - only a pair of strong hands and herbal oil.\n\nThere are also lots of slimming centres here who offer slimming courses for after birth. They offer slim wraps and heat treatment to slim down the belly. Lots of  fanciful equipment may be used and will costs more as it is done at professional slimming centres.
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It's not too bad. They put you to sleep. They make 4 small incisions. One just over the belly button, and 3 in your upper right abdomen. They pump you full of air and use a scope to guide them. Then they remove it and sew you up. \n\nThe worst part I found was the gas. You get serious gas pains. Take my advice and just fart. Don't be shy about it cuz it's the only way. The gas pains lasted for about 2 days. They wouldn't even let me leave the hospital until I farted. (nurse's exact words: U cant leave until you fart)\n\nAfter u expell the gas its not bad at all.\n\n\nIt's way better than that horrid gall stone pain!!!!