tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1575702397304431805.post577485591732014552..comments2024-02-06T22:28:51.311-08:00Comments on Lauren Brooks Fitness: What Doctor's don't tell you after a C-sectionLauren Brookshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07329485509526075515noreply@blogger.comBlogger43125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1575702397304431805.post-60193191264273190472020-01-07T07:09:31.661-08:002020-01-07T07:09:31.661-08:00I've had 6 C sections and I've lost over30...I've had 6 C sections and I've lost over30 something pounds but that stomach is still sagging and i don't like it but it's only been 3 weeks and 2 day's since my baby been born.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07605461909822448221noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1575702397304431805.post-59834648538554593742019-11-26T06:13:30.105-08:002019-11-26T06:13:30.105-08:00Thanks for finally writing about >"What Do...Thanks for finally writing about >"What Doctor's don't tell you after a C-section" <Loved it!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1575702397304431805.post-84318489110051378842016-08-10T12:19:14.204-07:002016-08-10T12:19:14.204-07:00Hi Lauren,
Thank you so much for posting this! I ...Hi Lauren,<br /> Thank you so much for posting this! I wish my OB had been kind enough to share these facts with me. All she had to say was "you will never have a flat belly again. Let it go." <br />Well, all that comment did was set me off on a hunt for proper exercises to find a way to have the figure I had before I gave birth. Nobody tells me I can't!!! <br />Anyway, I wanted to know if there is a way to tell if your TVA and your brain have re-established their connection? <br /><br />I've been doing the exercises you recommend from 6 weeks PP to present (he's almost 3 months old now) and while I no longer feel pain down there when moving certain ways, there still is a bit of numbness right below the center of the incision scar. <br />And thank you, thank you, thank you for sharing your story and exercises! <br /><br />Love, CatherineCatherine LaBellahttp://www.walkingbetweenworlds.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1575702397304431805.post-73382583183037533662016-01-26T03:44:10.785-08:002016-01-26T03:44:10.785-08:00Hey its ur twin Lauren. lol Same name... I actuall...Hey its ur twin Lauren. lol Same name... I actually had twins in 2013. I attempted to run for the first time since c section because Ive gained alot of weight. So I did. Next day I pulled my pelvic muscle while laying around in bed. I also felt a pull when I was in a car. Getting up out of it the tension returned. So Im wondering if that was old rustyness from finally getting up to jogging. I find your facts helpful. As a Hispanic we tend to believe that our insides dont heal for a long while. I suppose Ill begin an online journal and Ill later post aink here. I think baby steps will help. I do believe in being able to get rid of that pouch. Guess I have to prove it though. As far as writing a book. I think its needed out there. Ill write one too after I go through my own self study? If women keep journals about after the c section it would help alot of us see the things that we face. To view the problem from a bigger view point. Why dont they have follow up doctor visits with physicians after these surgeries. Its obviously needed. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17537662783578993650noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1575702397304431805.post-75888721590249226022015-10-21T10:40:52.553-07:002015-10-21T10:40:52.553-07:00You're very welcome Ellen! I'm glad this i...You're very welcome Ellen! I'm glad this is helpful for you. Please keep me posted!Lauren Brookshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07329485509526075515noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1575702397304431805.post-28974529780345272352015-10-15T20:50:45.886-07:002015-10-15T20:50:45.886-07:00I've had two natural births and just recently ...I've had two natural births and just recently had to have a c section for my twins. I'm an all natural mama so needless to say the c section was a last resort and I hated it even though it went perfectly and my boys are perfect. I'm only 5 weeks postpartum but I can tell that my body is out of balance even though I'm healing just fine. I can't wait to start workout out, get back to some sort of balance. I have my postpartum checkup in a couple days so hoping to hear all good things. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1575702397304431805.post-79794687014659756242015-10-09T09:28:13.265-07:002015-10-09T09:28:13.265-07:00I had a c/s and there isn't much out there abo...I had a c/s and there isn't much out there about how to get back into shape and what exercises to do specific to recovery from this type of surgery. Thank you for this article and definitely write your book!Ellenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02043882195723697446noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1575702397304431805.post-16895351840845785112015-08-11T22:52:14.962-07:002015-08-11T22:52:14.962-07:00I'm recovering from my second cesarean. I'...I'm recovering from my second cesarean. I'm in my third week to be exact. Both times up and walking around within 24 hours. I've been off of my pain medication for 2 weeks. Ivey is breastfed and I was almost certain that she was having trouble passing bowls because of them. Well my question after rambling is, I have the definition of my abdominal muscles back already. I'm sure they are not strong but I have bounced back pretty fast. I want to slowly start working out again. My skin on the left side is numb. Do you suppose I should wait until I can feel again? Also, I had a strong core but the stomach would bulge when I was not flexing. How can I tighten the muscles? Angelichttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14441538582315077516noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1575702397304431805.post-16267826440952038132015-07-17T11:49:19.677-07:002015-07-17T11:49:19.677-07:00OKay, I totally get the working out aspect but how...OKay, I totally get the working out aspect but how in the world do you work a muscle that you can't feel (numbness) even after 3 years post C-section?!! <br />I know exactly how to work those muscles but I have seen no change. The pooch feels tighter but it's still a pooch and I still can't feel it.<br />I've had 3 C-sections and each time, I was cut differently (location wise). I'm numb from my bellybutton to my woman parts.. <br />I get into a regular workout reg and after months, I don't see any results. I am at my limit with people telling me you can work those muscles out.. bc, in my opinion, you can't get the feeing back (if it hasn't returned by the end of 2 years).<br />After my second c-section, I worked out and did regain some feeling but now, it's gone. <br />Trust me when I say, I WORK MYSELF BEYOND MY PAIN LEVEL and get no results.<br />I'm a single mom.. Who in their right mind is going to want to see this nasty pooch?! Yuck! I don't even want to look at it!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09600225665863978059noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1575702397304431805.post-45492097934758997992015-07-02T09:53:49.586-07:002015-07-02T09:53:49.586-07:00Hi. this article is a great help. i havent had a c...Hi. this article is a great help. i havent had a csection. infact i had a myomectomy for multiple fibroids. its been ten months and i am still not sure what exercises i can do because my recovery has been pretty slow. I have put on 7 kgs in laast ten months due to the still prevailing hormonal issues and my inability to workout consistently. can you please guide me as to what to do. I am really stuck..<br /><br />thanks for the great articlefizanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1575702397304431805.post-24646161704121582372015-01-27T18:26:25.514-08:002015-01-27T18:26:25.514-08:00Hi. I'm 6 weeks out from my 2nd csec and was ...Hi. I'm 6 weeks out from my 2nd csec and was just told I can't do any of my "real" workouts for 9 months to a year. He said walking and swimming were fine but to wait 9 months to take a spin class and a year for boxing and boot camp etc... Any workout recommendations or thoughts? I'm curious about hiking, lunges, squats etc... And why is spinning bad? This makes no sense. It would seem to be a good choice. Thank you for you time!Jenandjuicehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01582181828878317745noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1575702397304431805.post-4309107857289810962014-10-29T03:18:42.372-07:002014-10-29T03:18:42.372-07:00I had a friend who had a lot of damage to her abdo...I had a friend who had a lot of damage to her abdomen muscles after baing shot, yes with a gun. At least 7 yrs later with hard work she was able to get a flat abdomen. So I'm pretty confidentt yrs after a c-section getting those muscles back into shape is possible. Jannoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1575702397304431805.post-79765042571713553602014-07-16T13:49:35.485-07:002014-07-16T13:49:35.485-07:00Is there a certain time frame to start this? I had...Is there a certain time frame to start this? I had my first c section almost 9 years ago and my third c section 15 months ago...is it too late to start now?kenzielynnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16170378615853859812noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1575702397304431805.post-17482168455879153982014-06-01T08:03:46.906-07:002014-06-01T08:03:46.906-07:00Doctors need to inform us about what to do. i star...Doctors need to inform us about what to do. i starting marching for my school 4 mths after and i remained with a slight swelling under my cut. i'm a single mother and i'm on my own. we need all the help we can get.<br /><br />chinnasnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1575702397304431805.post-34781190341740189172014-05-26T12:27:46.042-07:002014-05-26T12:27:46.042-07:00I'm 2 weeks 4 days since my first c section &a...I'm 2 weeks 4 days since my first c section & besides a little pulling pain on the side of my scar (doctor said it's probably a ligament tear) I feel great. I want to go running so badly and get to the gym.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12706980553316538628noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1575702397304431805.post-32587413730473242512014-05-20T02:01:06.595-07:002014-05-20T02:01:06.595-07:00i had my c-section 4 mons ago and i did not take t...i had my c-section 4 mons ago and i did not take the doctors advise to wear my binder cause for me its useless since i had a "bikini-cut". i just finished my antibiotics and did not drink my pain killer (mefenamic) i constantly went up and down our house to eat, wash the feeding bottles etc. well i guess it will depend on how far can you do all these things as long as you know your limitations right? <br />ive been searching thru the internet and wonders if i can do sit ups already since its been 4mons.. and i've been riding a motorcycle (back ride) 2mons right after my c-section to go to work..<br />this is a nice exercise suggestions and i will try this. thanks a lot :)mrosenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1575702397304431805.post-44791501141268628362014-05-19T13:30:45.518-07:002014-05-19T13:30:45.518-07:00I had a c-section 7 weeks ago I've just starte...I had a c-section 7 weeks ago I've just started weight training is this safe as I don't want to do anything that's goin to set me back?Laurenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03373516775059748593noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1575702397304431805.post-30397820967682090912014-05-10T13:21:43.253-07:002014-05-10T13:21:43.253-07:00What are some exercises that you progressed to aft...What are some exercises that you progressed to after these? I had my c section 1 month ago and feel like I can do a little more...not sure how far to push it though. I've also been walking and just started slow jogging today. Is it wise to do any other ab exercises like regular crunches or use an exercise ball for core exercises? Also, how long did you wait to lift or do any time of interval training with bodyweight exercises and jumping?Deannenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1575702397304431805.post-49258354873689415942014-01-22T14:03:10.720-08:002014-01-22T14:03:10.720-08:00I was happy I came across your blog post I just ha...I was happy I came across your blog post I just had.my 2nd c section 2 months ago and am ready to.get these.muscles working it.took.me.a year to.work.off all my baby weight last time elizabethnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1575702397304431805.post-18764623771950913552014-01-11T17:01:27.085-08:002014-01-11T17:01:27.085-08:00Hi there... im 16 months pp and ive tried sit ups ...Hi there... im 16 months pp and ive tried sit ups etc and I end up in so much pain (even if its only 10) I was wondering which of these methods would be the best to help with a really bad muffin top? I put on over 25kgs whilst pregnant and after the c-section I havent been able to lose any... im only 20 and would love to have my body back lol thankyou for all this info.<br />One last thing. Being 16 months pp is it too late to try these things?Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02650446929560018764noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1575702397304431805.post-54980678112960567072014-01-04T02:02:40.714-08:002014-01-04T02:02:40.714-08:00Amazing, really working for me, thanks so much for...Amazing, really working for me, thanks so much for writing this post :)HayleySarahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14167362052080941537noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1575702397304431805.post-33682045625253055092013-12-08T15:15:00.244-08:002013-12-08T15:15:00.244-08:0045yr old with MS 5 different belly surgeries,2 C-s...45yr old with MS 5 different belly surgeries,2 C-sections,2 for hysterectomy Ovaries out second time cut vertical for severe cyst . I am lucky to be able to do 6 sit ups. trying to get health back up. going into remission (MS attack)legs fatigue quick 20 mins. looking for help to feel better. Always been fit 6 yrs military. Have drive but not knowledge with out pushing to the limit (military way)need exercise to build and stabilize .Balance like a drunk person,but no drinking. Please assist. I will video tape to show results. Desperate. PT is not what I need as they say I do not need rehabilitation , I need strength building. Please thank you SamiAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08539596010568255906noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1575702397304431805.post-38662167324343994462013-12-08T15:00:50.180-08:002013-12-08T15:00:50.180-08:00I just found your blog. I mean just ,only because ...I just found your blog. I mean just ,only because I was looking for info on surgeries . I have had 2 c sections ,partial hysterectomy , then ovaries taken out and cut from rib cage down. as well as 2 horizontal cuts on top of the C-sections. I have a what I call a flab roll. My husband and I were playing around doing sit ups and push ups. Both military . I became extremely depressed I can not do sit ups only six. I have MS and survived 3 ops for cancer in the uterus. I am so motivated now to do a sit up. I have just found your blog . I am starting in the morning with your planks. slow but sure to help my flab go away. any suggestions for my success. Thank you. I mentioned I have MS (17yrs)now doing well mobility wise. Muscle fatigue fast. samantha Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08539596010568255906noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1575702397304431805.post-84799824556029963482013-12-05T23:57:03.179-08:002013-12-05T23:57:03.179-08:00Nice Post and awesome information for woman after ...Nice Post and awesome information for woman after pregnancy how will be recover your all the stretch thanks for sharing such a nice post.... Abdominal girdlehttp://store.bellefit.com/corset.phpnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1575702397304431805.post-49273996292707447462013-12-01T07:29:25.628-08:002013-12-01T07:29:25.628-08:00I just had my 3rd c section. I hope this works! I just had my 3rd c section. I hope this works! Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com