I've had two kids back to back, and am currently at 15 months post partum. My belly isn't very nice looking anymore. I have a weird bulge that appears when I tighten my stomach muscles or when I sit up from a laying position. My chiropractor didn't feel a diastisis recti, but said it might be a hernia. I have an appointment set up with a PT on Monday to look at it, and with a surgeon on Dec 1. I'm including a picture- please let me know what you think.
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Yes absolutely. You are on the right track. It is very early in its stages but our outcomes have been excellent.
It's called laparoscopic or robotic-assisted laparoscopic diastasis closure. It involves 3 5-8mm scars on your left side. The muscles are tightened from behind...
Thank you for your question about diastasis
recti above the navel. This absolutely has to be resolved via an
in-person exam and discussion with a board-certified plastic surgeon. It
is possible that what you are describing may be a hernia rather than diastasis
recti and therefore, that would n...
I don't recommend having umbilical hernias repaired until after you're done with all pregnancies. Otherwise, there is a small risk that it may recur or cause pain during your pregnancy. The only exception is if you have a lot of pain from the hernia.
Besides, the best repair is...