I don't understand what caused sudden diastasis recti. (Photo)

December 24, 2015
Asked By:ridgeline in Alpharetta, GA

In Aug 2015 I had laparascopic surgery for a severe hiatal hernia. About a month after the surgery I suddenly noticed a prominent " ridge-line" running directly between my sternum and navel when I went to sit up. My surgeon said recently that the diastasis recti and the surgery are unrelated, and that it is due to my weight -- 5ft 9in 205lb. What would have caused this if not the surgery?

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December 28, 2015

Answer: I don't understand what caused sudden diastasis recti.

December 28, 2015

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December 27, 2015

Answer: Diastasis Recti

December 27, 2015

Answer: Diastasis Recti

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