C-Section and Ab Muscles?

I had a c-section in 2006. I have a 5" horizontal scar that runs along the top of the pubic bone. It's called a "bikini" style because it's low enough that it's covered by a bikini-bottom, I guess.

I'm trying to lose weight now. I still have a pot belly. Does anyone know if they cut five inches right across your ab muscles when you have a c-section? I'm thinking that they must have to get the baby out. But if my ab muscles were cut, I'm wondering how I'd be able to do sit ups.

Does anyone know what the procedure involves? I will ask my doctor at my next appointment but I need to know now.

Yes, they cut through all of the layers in order to gain access to the pelvis where the uterus is, when a transverse (horizontal) incision is made. The muscles are sewn back together during the closure and they heal with time, although they can become stretched which causes the "pooch" that many mothers have.

I'm not sur eof the procedure but I had a c section in 2005 and like u I have a step down to my scar which looks like a pot belly. And I find it really hard to tone the lower abdominal muscles, although recently I've been going to toning tables and that seems to be helping as it concentrates on one muscle area at a time so works it harder i guess

Yes they do cut your muscles. I had a section, in 2004, but as long as you exercise gently you can get your flat tummy back. Dont do sit ups to start with, until you have built up your other muscles first. Good Luck, and take it easy.

SIMPLY being pregnant totally messes up your ab muscles.

Your skin is stretched VERY far with a pregnancy already, and then a c-section only makes it worse.

There is a big chance that you would need surgery in order to correct it, such as a tummy tuck.