losing weight after a c-section?

[Anonymous]

I'm 8 weeks pp after having an emergency c-section. I'm able to get around pretty well now but still a bit sensitive around the incision. I want to lose about 35 lbs to get back to my pre-baby weight. I'm scared to do anything like sit-ups or harsh exercises though. I'm also breastfeeding so cutting calories is not an option. any suggestions for getting back in shape? what did you do?

[mamalusbear]

For the first six weeks I just took walks with the baby....also eating healthy.  After six weeks I got the clear from my OB to excercise again....the elliptical was great and helped me take off the rest of the baby weight.  

[fraujones]

Be patient with yourself. It took 9 months to put on the weight. Breastfeeding really helps. 

[Anonymous]

I would stick with walking right now. Any movement burns calories. The faster the movement, the more calories burnt.

[gonecrazi]

 you need to check with your dr to get cleared. in the meantime you could walk, if it's not too cold where you live. 

[ReadWriteLuv]

It took me 2 years post emergency c-section to even start losing weight, then it came off really quickly. I went off of birth control because I realized the hormone factor was not enabling me to lose anything. That, combined with the South Beach diet and I lost 20 pounds in 4 months that had previously refused to budge no matter how hard I exercized or how I ate.

[crazymommy2007]

Start walking and go get the okay from your dr to do other stuff.  Good luck!

[angelene79]

I had a c-section a year ago and have lost 40 pounds. I did the 24 day challenge with advocare. They have one for breast feeding Mom's as well. It also have me a ton of energy I didn't have before. Eating healthy I'd number one. Good luck :-)

[Jrogillio]

Walk

[kailu1835]

It has taken me longer to lose weight after my ceserean than it did with both of my vaginal births.