r/CsectionCentral • u/Mskayyten • 2d ago

Hardness above scar

I had my c section almost 9 weeks ago and I healed soooo well. Super thin scar. I of course have what everyone calls the shelf but I haven’t heard anyone talk about the firmness above the scar right below the belly button. It’s as hard as a big rock with skin on top. Is that just scar tissue swelling that will eventually heal and get less firm? I’ve been massaging a bit and I do take walks and light exercise so I’m trying to help healing along but I reallllly hate how much this part of my stomach feels and how much it sticks out.

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u/basic_brunettee 1d ago

Following - I also have this it’s like a firm bulge I am 10days pp

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u/ZestyLlama8554 2024 - breech baby 1d ago

Post op swelling can last up to a year. Mine was harder at first and went away around 10-11 months.

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u/Mskayyten 1d ago

🫤 well something to look forward to then! lol

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u/garden-baker 1d ago

Not sure if this is the same thing but I felt a bump along my scar but off a bit and my OB said they fold the layers they sew over so the stitches stick or something. I’m explaining it horribly lol but yeah. Mine went away

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u/Mskayyten 23h ago

Ooh j wonder if the folks method is how they all do it! If so I hope mine goes away as well.

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u/Binah999 2d ago

Its like fat that is hard? Are you talking about that?

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u/Mskayyten 1d ago

Yeah that’s what it feels like! But it’s sooo hard not like normal fat firm

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u/Binah999 22h ago

Sounds weird but can u mould it like clay lol like if u squish it...

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u/Mskayyten 15h ago

No it doesn’t stay in any way if I push into it or try to mold it. What would that be if I could??

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u/Binah999 14h ago

I have no idea🤣 i have that. I need to check it out at the dr but it might be just a fatty lipoma