Post baby belly

[*LittleMissSummer*]

Lately i have began to notice that my belly is sagging, from one hip to the other there is excess skin just hanging. When i walk i feel my belly moving. It looks and feels disgusting.

Is there anyway to tone it up without having to have a tummy tuck??

I was never expecting to have a great looking belly post baby as i have so many stretch marks but i didnt think 8 months on it would just sag..

I have had to resort to wearing a belly band so it doesnt hang..

[megs]

Sorry I can't help you, but I'm in the same boat, except I'm 3 kids down the line and currently having No 4, so I think there is no hope for my stomach other than surgery. I also had quite severe strech marks.

I'm wondering whether a skin firming lotion in conjunction with core excercises might help.

[ladybird11]

Other than exercise all I can really recommend (for saggy skin) other than surgery is clever wardrobe disguising techniques .

[helle]

i don't think so i'm afraid. it's not really your muscle tone, the elasticity in your skin has been stretched and the only way to get it back is to get rid of some of the stretch

[*LittleMissSummer*]

Ahh poo

Best i invest in some more belly bands and some shapewear.. Oh and save up some money for a tummy tuck

[toomanyshoes]

I don't know.

2 of my SIL's are twins (identical) both had bubs and one has a saggy belly, really saggy like a flap of skin that hangs down and the others stomach couldn't be flatter...so who knows

[berrme]

I would think that if it saggy skin then there isn't much you can do. It might get a little better over time... skin does repair itself a bit. Maybe you could put on some weight again and fill it out a bit? .

[helle]

I would think that if it saggy skin then there isn't much you can do. It might get a little better over time... skin does repair itself a bit. Maybe you could put on some weight again and fill it out a bit? .

my mum has always said that makes it worse ><;;

[*LittleMissSummer*]

My biggest fear is if i have another baby it'll make it worse and ill have to pick my skin up off the floor LOL

[Beach Mama]

I have lost about 6 kgs recently and have been exercising and have found that core work has definitely helped. My DS was 10lb and I am only 5'1 so you can imagine how huge I was, DD was big too. Anyway I still have some saggy skin going on and I don't think anything will ever help that part, but I definitely have more tone. I had c/s' as well so have the hang from where they cut. Regular exercise and yoga/pilates should help a bit but if it is mainly skin I think surgery is the only thing that can fix it permanently. I have decided to work hard at keeping myself fit and at a healthy weight and accept my belly for what it is. I am cursing the fact that when it was flat and toned that I thought I was fat ...ugh to be able to go back now!

[Glamoreyez]

Yep.. My belly and boobs do the tango around my ankles. I feel your pain!!!

[zap]

I totally understand! I call mine an apron! I cannot stand to look at it. Even when I am 40 weeks pg I do not fill out all the extra skin! I had twins and then another pg now up to bubba #4 which will be my last. After that (meaning at LEAST two years recovery time) I will be looking into getting it fixed. Call me vain but if it makes you happy it can't be that bad!! I will still have my badge of honor with my DD boobs (pre babies they where A cups!) and not all the stretch marks will be removed (i have them all the way down to my knees after gaining 30+kg with my twins) and my 4 beautiful children will be here to remind me everyday of just how lucky I am. Do what feels right for you so long as your descision are well informed and thought out.

[MrsBexie]

Ok so if my tummy is looking like pre preg skin wise and i only have aboit 5kgs more to lose, will it randomly sag??
Sorry i am just worried now.

LMS i would def wait until you've finished having kids so in the meantime, save the money in a seperate ac for you!! core work will def help! And look into some vitamins for skin elasticity?


Sent from my iPhone so sorry for the spelling and punctuation!!

[*LittleMissSummer*]

[QUOTE=MrsBexie;2747432]Ok so if my tummy is looking like pre preg skin wise and i only have aboit 5kgs more to lose, will it randomly sag??
Sorry i am just worried now.QUOTE]

Not necessarily. It just depends how much elasticicity (sp?) your skin has. My mum has like none and hers sagged ALOT so after my brother she got a tummy tuck.