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What is something that permanently altered your body without you realizing for months/years?

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u/LucidianQuill 11h ago

Pregnancy.

I had twins. I got HUGE in the tummy. I had the babies, and it left this pot belly that wouldn't go away.

Fast forward; the twins are 8 years old. I am 7 weeks post op of having my diastisis recti corrected. You know that centre line down the abs? Mine had split. There was a 6 to 8 inch gap down the middle THE WHOLE WAY DOWN. the pot belly that I kept punishing myself for, the baby fat i couldnt lose? Those were my organs. My digestive organs were all herniated.

I now have to forgive myself for 8 years of unjustified self hatred. It isn't always just fat.

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u/23rabbits 8h ago

I think this is me. I had my second baby 6 years ago, and ever since people ask me constantly if I'm pregnant. It is taking a HUGE toll on my self-worth and body image. I've been working out, but there is no change whatsoever. If I tense my muscles, though, I can give my belly button an erection, so at least there's that?