C section healing

Question to mamas who have had multiple c sections. I am almost 5.5 months post c section with my second c section and I still look like I’m 5 month pregnant. I’ve been taking it slow with working out and engaging my core but feel I should look a little better. Furthermore, I still have pain between my incision and belly button. Incision itself feels fine. Pain feels more superficial then internal. I’ve held off going to the drs because I feel like I’m just being crazy and my body is just having a harder time bouncing back. Anyone have any similar experiences?