THERE'S no denying that having kids turns your world upside down – and one of the things most new mums struggle to come to terms with the is the effect pregnancy has on their bodies.

One person who knows a little something about this is mum-of-seven Tess Giddings.

In an emotional Instagram post, the mum from Bournemouth – whose kids are aged between three and 14 – admitted that she's previously suffered with her body image after having children.

After losing three stone in lockdown, the mum revealed that she went under the knife this month to remove the scar on her stomach from when she had her appendix removed.

Sharing before-and-after images, Tess wrote: "Initially I just wanted my appendix scar gone that was my goal – but I just can’t believe what the amazing Dr Mantas at Nordesthetics Clinic has done for me! 

"I never got a tummy tuck tor vanity reasons because I truly came to not only accept my love my wobbly tummy that gave me 7 babies , but love it and appreciate it!

"Obviously though I am beyond happy with this new toned flat stomach."

After raving about the clinic, Tess concluded by the post by saying how she's "excited to wear a crop top for like the first time ever this summer".

But while the majority of Tess' 34,000 followers gushed about the results, the mum has now hit back at critics who accused of her "showing off".

In a separate post, Tess shared a stunning photo of her wearing a form-fitting lime green mini dress as she shut down trolls.

"For those asking why I’m 'showing off' my post surgery body if it was just for a scar removal," she wrote. "If you’ve followed me long enough you’ll see I 'showed off' my 'pre surgery' body too- every 'flaw' stretchmarks, wobbly bits."

Opening up about her body image battle, Tess continued: "I have been on such a journey the last 3 years… I got to a place of not only self acceptance but self love and was totally confident in my own skin for the first time in my life!"

Insisting that the surgery was always about removing her appendix scar, Tess said her new toned stomach is a welcome plus.

She added: "I never thought I’d get a brand new toned stomach and of course I’m going to love that- who wouldn’t?

"I loved my body before and I love my body now- and I still love my wobbly bum, stretchmark covered thighs and saggy boobs too."

"You look amazing either way," one fan said. "You show that body off!!"

"I’d be flaunting it," another added. "You looked amazing before and after."

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