Comments on: Plastic Mothers

By: Kimberly

Kimberly — Wed, 08 Nov 2006 21:43:52 +0000

I have been pregnant for two whole years. I had a c-section with both. The key to recovery from any surgery is to get up and MOVE! But that isn’t going to take away all the loose skin and it isn’t going to get rid of this hideous flap. I live by the motto “If I don’t want to look at me naked, no one else is going to either.” So I’m already trying to figure out how to manage my finances enough to get a tummy tuck, lipo, and a breast lift. With C-sections, it’s like the doctors have entirely forgotten about the mothers. I have to live in this body after they are through carving it up and I feel like crap. Don’t get me wrong, I am grateful for, and love my children dearly. However I am not my children. I am my own person and I am still here. I honestly think that there has to be something better that they could do for mothers who have to have a c-section. I had to have one. It wasn’t an option. Now I don’t even want my husband to look at me. It’s my oppinion of myself, not his, that matters to me. I am also not comparing myself to anyone else but me. I just know that something could be done but nothing is researched for it! Why is that? Does anyone know? If you do then please tell me!
~Kimberly~

By: Tess

Tess — Wed, 08 Nov 2006 05:27:40 +0000

After having 2 children myself and breastfeeding both I have been left with a huge belly. I look 4 months pregnant most of the time even though I have lost all my pregnancy weight gain! Not to mention the saggy breasts…. Still, I would never go for surgery because; 1.I’m petrified of pain (even though I have had two natural no pain relief labours!)
2.I believe you should stick with what you got-
motherhood is a blessing not a beauty pagent!

By: Amy

Amy — Tue, 07 Nov 2006 12:33:50 +0000

After having a C-section and gall bladder surgery, I would SO never have unnecessary surgery! I would rather sag than endure the pain of recovery, but that’s just me!