I’m so happy that Dana had the guts to talk about having surgery after a baby. I had a set of twin which resulted in stretch marks and flabby skin. I look at celebrities after having a baby and they look as if they never had a baby to begin with. I would break down crying and think to myself ..maybe I’m cursed or have really bad luck. I’m to the point of being obsessed with finding someone who’s stomach looked the same way mine did…to sort of feel better knowing I’m not alone. I should be proud of my scars because I love my kids and would do it all over again.I’m just glad that Dana spoke out..so I know that I’m not a freak of nature and everyone has flaws.

Hi Dayna,
I am a mom of 18 month old Quadruplets. They are the biggest blessing in my life and I am lucky enough to spend my days raising them. I had a VERY difficult pregnancy but managed to carry them to 31 weekes and 5 days!!! At the end of my pregnancy my skin on my tummy was actually torn and bleeding… the “war wounds” are not pretty… but I am proud.

My husband and I have two jars on the counter 1. for my “tummy tuck” and 2. for the college fund.. needless to say the second one is filling fast and the first is empty. I’ve read some of the comments above and must say that people are so harsh and the need to relax!!! My children are the most important thing in my life. I would do anything for them and I did.. just to bring them into the world! However, I don’t think there is ANYTHING wrong with having a tummy tuck. If I ever had the opportunity to do something like that I would take it!

I work out with my kids EVERYDAY. We go for a run with the quad stroller and they do sit ups with me. I’m in great shape and because I’m healthy I’m able to enjoy my kids. The result of having quads is not something I can repair with diet and exercise… and I’d love to not have to tuck my loose skin into my pants forever!!!

Anyway… you go Dayna! Good for you! I know there are so many of us out there that would do the same thing if we ever had the chance!

XOXO from Northern CA

I have a comment on how good Dana looked on yesterday’s show. She always looks good, but yesterday her outfit was great. Some outfits look better than others on tv, but Tuesday both her and Mark looked especially great. Now that I meantion it, Mark looks great all the time, but I wish you guys would let him loosen up his suits a bit. It looks good with his shirt untucked. How about letting him wear cool t-shirts with his jackets. This isn’t ET. You guys are cooler than they are. Mark is a rock star..let him dress like one!! Dana keep looking good!!

Accolades to your husband for creating the “Hybrid Tummy Tuck”.What a great new alternative to the previous surgeries. And so glad it made you feel like a new person, but I think it would’ve been better for your viewing public if you showcased not yourself but maybe a non- celebrity, more “average body” person having the procedure done. In our eyes “Hollywood” glamourizes the super thin and I think your segment was done without thought to the general public and as for myself having had a twin pregnancy, after 5 years of exercising and the inability to afford a tummy tuck I have had to live with a “muffin top” and not the priviledge of feeling like a “new person.”

I think it’s great that Dayna is not afraid to be open about getting a tummy tuck and share it with the public. I’m sure so many other celebrities do this and much more yet lead the public to beleive it is all natural, making those who aren’t born “perfect” feel less of themselves. But Dayna is a breath of fresh air and I appreciate not only her honestly, but willingness to share with others. And, I think she looks great. More power to her for doing it and letting people know there are options when diet and exercise alone just can cut it.

I was upset by the airing of this story on Extra. There are millions of women who have had children, dieted, exercised, and done the sit-ups and have been unable to lose the post-baby weight. However, because we are all not married to plastic surgeons or because we are financially unable, we have to unhappily live with our imperfect, stretched out bodies. Thank you for yet another reminder that (1) I’m too poor to afford cosmetic surgery; (2) I’ll never look like a model; (3) I look too flabby to ever wear a swimming suit again. After coming home from working 2 jobs, that is just the kind of story I am hoping to see on my TV.

Danya what if a teenaged girl with a little extra meat around her tummy was watching your show? What if she thought.. “gee,my tummy doesn’t look so great and i haven’t even had a child yet.” How would your segment make her feel? Like crap. Like total crap. People in the spotlight should think about stuff like this before they start spewing about their own body image issues. You are an irresponsible careless woman and I don’t know if any of your children is a little girl, but if so, please send her over to my house before you destroy her psyche.

Dayna-

I read some of the horrible comments above and honestly I don’t get how people can judge. This should be a personal decision that is made and something that you should make for yourself. If this is something that you want to do to make yourself feel better than I say go for it. Every body has something that they would like to change about themselves and if it is going to make you a more confident person go for it. Dayna never said she did not like herself, she just did not like this one part of the whole Dayna and so she did something about it.

I myself am like you Dayna, I am physically fit and eat healthy, and however because of my pregnancies I have a lot of extra skin on my belly. Oh and by the way, I have 2 kids and work more than 40 hours a week and still can manage to work out and spend time every morning before work with my kids and at night before they go to bed. Once I have the money saved, I will do as Dayna and get a tummy tuck. I am really excited now that they have one that is specific to women with extra skin from pregnancies. I have begun my research.

THANK YOU DAYNA!!

I love the way you and wish i look like that too. i would like to have more info. about precedure and cost and phone # thank you for sharig.

I usually have your show on in the background when cleaning up after just putting my 4 month old to bed. When I heard “regain your pre-baby body” you had my undivided attention. But after watching the segment, I was completely disappointed. Not because I am against plastic surgery. I’m all for looking and feeling your best - and whatever you need to do to feel great – go for it. But, to have a women who looked absolutely beautiful – stomach and all – after her baby, complaining that she was ashamed at how she looked is really obnoxious. I was standing in my kitchen watching the show, and looked down at what a real post baby belly looks like. My guess is, if I had the time to do a million sit-ups and lift weights in a gym as we saw Dayna do, or money for a tummy tuck (or a plastic surgeon husband for that matter), my belly would look a bit better than it does now. And I am not making excuses – I’m all for exercise and being held accountable for what you put into your body. But like many mothers, having to work a full time job, commuting 2 hours a day to get there, then wanting to spend the few short hours with your child before she goes to bed, and finally getting her gear ready for the next day, leaves little time for hours of exercise. Dayna is lucky to be able to spend so much time to focus on her body. But let’s get real, part of her job is to look great – and her salary is probably more than 100 times the majority of her viewers. Therefore, she can work out for hours confident her child is in great care – we all know money gets you the best.
The point is, watch the message you’re sending to people. This segment not only made most mothers feel bad about their bellies, but I’m sure it also made those who didn’t even have children feel bad about theirs. Not only do we have the belly, but we don’t have the plastic surgeon husband to fix it. It’s kinda similar to you asking these celebs how they juggle work and family. Get real – give me their salaries and I’ll be the best (and best looking) juggler you’ve ever seen!

Wow! I thought you looked fine before, but the after is amazing! It makes me want to go out and get some nips and tucks. Thank you for the “graphic” honesty.

You look fab Dayna. Thank you for being honest with us. Too bad some people could not take it. Wish I was maried to a plastic surgeon!

I think its fabulous that Dayna shared her experience with everyone. There are a great deal of women out there who would like to be able to do something about their body issues and either cannot afford to or are shamed into not doing so by others. Beleive me, if those naysayers had the means and the opportunity, then they would jump on it so fast. For those who chose not to use those measures, more power to them. But to spew such venom upon Dayna for being so open and honest, makes one wonder what kind of issues they are dealing with.

Munchyc

I think it’s great that you were so honest about the surgery and dispelling the myth that some of these celebrities go right back to their size 2 pre baby bodies without any help. And besides, you are married to a plastic surgeon. HELLO!!!!!……

If you want the surgery go for it, but why do you need to make it a story. Just reinforces the need to be thin.

I would love to get away from these type of stories, and more on be happy, how the average person can deal with getting back in shape, not the quick fix.

Dayna is an inspiration — Hollywood is too closed up about what they really do and it sets up unreaslitic expectations for women everywhere. Thank you for sharing her story!

WOW………hats off to you Dayna for letting it all hang out…literally.
Your tummy segment showed that sometimes we all need a little help.Some of the comments posted are extremely harsh,your husband is an talented surgeon whom I’ve watched on shows for many years,so he doesn’t need any plugs. Thank you for being so open and honest.Your the best!!!

I was so appaled by this segment on extra that I heard about I had to see it for myself. It wasn’t that Dayna was having surgery it was the fact that she was “ashamed” of her post-baby body. Such a nasty statement that really captures all the problems with our current fashion / skinny obsessed culture. I am an L&D nurse and everyday I see strong beautiful women of all shapes, sizes, cultures give birth to babies and to have such an amazing act be deemed as something that can bring some to be “ashamed” of their body is beyond comprehensible to me. How about we celebrate the fact that our bodies give birth to our kids and future generations instead of being ashamed at how we look post-baby. Also, think about those women who are not as fortunate to have their own kids…ask any of them and I’m sure they would give anything for a not so firm post-baby belly.

Everyone has a job or a profession, let her do hers and let him do his, don’t be haters, she’s not forcing anyone to do it, you have your own minds and opinions, don’t take offence so easily, just like us, she is free to express herself, just like you are, but don’t be free to insult, thats wrong, anyways I applaud Extra just as much as I applaud Tyra, we are all just doing are best and what makes us happy, & don’t be rediculous, if your hubby is a tax specialist, your gonna tell me your not going to utilize his expertise, get real, there are no motives behind love, you love a person left right up down and all else that makes that person who they are, you cannot ignore your mates profession, its a part of who they are.
I am happy for you. Take care. & please lets state more positive comments or at least be more productive in your critisisms. Thanks & live well.

Wow……….. hats off to you Dayna for letting it all hang out….literally. It’s so refreshing to see a celebrity speaking so openly.
Wishing you and your husband continued success.