C-section "Roll"

Yup. Had my c-section in 2004, and that lovely little roll is still there. I don't think you're shallow at all; it's a very common complaint with my female friends that have had a c-section. It doesn't mean you don't love your kids or that you are any more vain than the rest of us. It does suck, and I wish exercise got rid of it. I keep dreaming of the day hospitals start giving away free tummy tucks to us before we leave with our bundles of joy :)

That small "roll" you are talking about is very common with c-sections. It happens because of the way the skin is sutured back together. Many women (including myself) have it and it typically does not go away without medical intervention. In your case, it certainly sounds like it's not too big of a deal.

I had a c-section last February (2007) and another abdominal surgery to remove a fibroid 6 months ago -- they went in through the same incision -- anyways, I do still have a little roll, but I'm writing to tell you I think it will get better in time -- mine has. Two months after the c-section I worried that I would never fit into my jeans again, but I've been back in my size 27 waist jeans (since last summer). Wait a few months -- it will get better.

hi J.,
I never had a c-section, both of my births were natural. I have lost all of my baby weight as well, but I can't get rid of the lower pouch/roll of skin. I go to the gym 4-5 x's a week and enlisted a personal trainer. She told me there is nothing I can do to get rid of it, except for plastic surgery. As long as I work out, it is not that noticeable, but it is enough to bother me. I do not like that it is there, but I don't want to have plastic surgery. U r definetely not alone on this one.

I'm pregnant with number 4 right now, and the delivery will be my 4th c-section. Yes, I have the roll. I heard another c-section mom describe it as her belly smile once. Considering it's a result of having had the kids, seems like a good description to me!

Well, I gained 60lbs and it took me almost a year to loose it. No stretch marks and I love that I can still fit into my size 4's and respectfully where a bikini. Though, at my age I don't know how appropriate that is. Anyway, the pouch is still in existance. I am a massage therapist and personal trainer and I hate to tell you but I think plastic surgery is your only option. I've seen many women work there asses off and get no where, including myself. I am very fit and that is the only place that jiggles. The best we can do is laugh at it and there is nothing wrong with a little plastic surgery if that's what makes you feel good and you can afford it.