C-Tuck - Would you get one?

I never thought I'd say this, but my gut reaction (heh) was hell, yeah! I guess I'm more vain that I thought.

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You need another option for "no way, two abdominal surgeries in one day, are you crazy?"

That is, if you are even having a c-section.

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As appealing as the thought of a flat tummy is to me; I have to say no to any surgery that is not to correct a problem directly related to my health. If it works for another person, that's fine but it's not something I would do.

Jan from http://www.unique-baby-gear-ideas.com/

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I asked my doc about getting a tummy tuck when I delivered by planned section (for health reasons) at 38 weeks. She said they no longer do that because it is a very bad time to do that kind of surgery with your body being all stretched out and your uterus expanded. She said waaaaay too often women had to come back in to have all kinds of problems "fixed" because of the circumstances surrounding their surgery (giving birth).

So yes, I was vain enough to ask (although I would never have delivered a premature baby just for the privilege) and no, I don't think it's really an option in this modern day and age. And it seems like there is a good reason for that. Not that I wasn't disappointed. :)

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Before having kids I would have thought this was the craziest idea ever...now that my skin has a wrinkly life of its own...well, I ultimately don't think I could do it, but I sure like to dream! :)

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Nope. Wouldnt/wouldnt have done it. And I am in the worst and heaviest shape of my life. I mean its not right how I look! But even that being said, If they had told me I could while under the C- Section knife, my fear of complications and infections would have stopped me from doing it.

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I don't believe in cutting in a healthy body.

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After having 3 kids (one a twin birth), my stomach looks like it's been through a stretcher. I've actually visited a plastic surgeon for a tummy tuck consultation, and after hearing about all of the pain associated with it (besides the cost itself), I am now determined to appreciate my body "as is."

I just can't imagine trying to heal from a c-section AND a tummy tuck at the same time...and I don't know about those moms that choose to have their babies early to avoid a few stretch marks, but I have to wonder what their priorities really are.

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This is wrong on so many levels. Firstly, any elective c-section increases the chances of complications for the newborn. Although you are considered full term at 38 weeks it is always better for the baby to stay in for as long as it is natural and healthy to do so. Also, a women's body goes through so many changes during pregnancy and it should be given time to heal itself before it goes through another surgery. I had my baby vaginally and was back to my pre-baby shape and size after 3 months. If you take good care of yourself and are healthy, why would you op for so many unnecessary and possibly harmful medical choices? BTW I gained almost 40lbs during pregnancy so it's not as if I only had a few pounds to loose. We should listen to our bodies and keep it simple. Healthy and happy!

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I wouldn't have delivered my kids early, but I'd have considered the tummy tuck had it actually been an option (it wasn't). After 3 c-sections my abdominal muscles are pretty much paralyzed. I'll never have a svelte tummy, but I'd do it all again in a heartbeat for my kids.

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don't like pain, don't want anything to make that awful recovery more painful! i'm vain, too vain, but also would feel much less dissonant about a flat tummy if i had to work for it.

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