How long until stomach flattens?

willadieselstm · May 2012

I am almost two weeks post partum. I had a c section. So far I've lost over thirty of my 55 lbs gained. But my stomach is very saggy and spongy. Just wondering how long it takes for it to start tightening again?

dunvilles · May 2012

It took quite a while... maybe 6 months and lots of effort. I lost all the baby weight plus 10 lbs and it was still soft/squishy for a while.

blushingbride_08 · May 2012

It took about 6 weeks for mine to flatten and that was without ab exercise. It doesn't look pp but it is pretty close.

CJPowers · May 2012

I had a very tight, flat tummy pre-baby. Now it is soft and spongy.

RnMom2Be · May 2012

My tummy never went back to be the same as is was pre baby #1.....a lot depends on your genetics, age, amount of weight gained, how much your muscles separated during your pregnancy, etc. Just get a tankini and call it a day!

jenskurn · May 2012

I'm 12 wks pp and lost all of the baby weight but still have the belly. I went up a size in clothes.

MelissaMiso · May 2012

RnMom2Be:
My tummy never went back to be the same as is was pre baby #1.....a lot depends on your genetics, age, amount of weight gained, how much your muscles separated during your pregnancy, etc. Just get a tankini and call it a day!

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sabrina69barnes · May 2012

It's different for everyone. My belly never fully went back after DS1. I think it took almost a year to be firm but it was never flat again. After DS2 it never got as firm again. I'm a little scared to see what I'll be left with this time.

lawright · May 2012

I'm 2 months out, and I think my uterus is mostly back to its normal size. It would help if I could force my lazy butt to do my pilates.

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