Having been my wife's caregiver for the past 8 years, I have been sedintary. Since her passing in February, I am now actively exercising and working with a personal trainer to regain my strength and balance. He had noticed that during some of the exercises, I have a "pouch" protruding from my abdomen just above my belly button. I also noticed it when doing some routine crunches using an exercise ball without my shirt on. It was shocking..it is quite large...looks like I'm pregnant, but I'm not a female, so not possible--hah! I have taken some pics and forward them to my Primary Care doc... I have a Telemed meeting with him on Thursday to discuss it.
A retired doctor friend looked at the pics and seemed pretty much convinced it is Diastases Rectus!!
Doing some research on the internet, I found an article from Cleveland Clinic and learned that it is indeed a separation of the "abs"...it needs to be checked by a qualified MD and an ultrasound and CT Scan to determine if it needs to be surgically corrected.
There are some therapeutic exercises that one can do...no crunches or setups!
after noticing the aforementioned strange "growth" above my navel, I learned about diastasis (muscle separation) and was subsequently diagnosed with it. The dr. basically said 'live with it" and it took some convincing to even get a physical therapy referral. After researching on the internet, I learned about emsculpt. I have done 14 sessions over the last 7 months (a series of 6 followed by another series of 8 sessions). I have noticed a reduction in the size of the muscle separation but it's definitely been a slow process. The treatments have cost me about $3400 so far. The place I have been going to just added emsculpt neo which is significantly more expensive (about twice as much) and I have been balking at paying 2k for 4 treatments. I do think this is an effective solution but it does take time. There are some side benefits of the treatments--helps weight loss, motivates working out, reduced back pain and definitely made my core stronger. The machines used in the store (emsculpt BTL) are extremely expensive but I have seen Chinese rip offs for about the cost of a treatment series. It's hard to find information on whether these are scams or if they work well. I would hate to kill myself with some kind of electrical shock using a cheap ripoff! In any case, I hope someone sees this and comments about their experiences.
Had original surgery was sigmoid colectomy in January. The reversal was beginning of May. I just received my results from a CAT scan and was told I don't have a hernia, but rather Diastasis Recti. Definitely not from pregnancy as suggested, since my daughter is 34 yrs. Surgeon cannot do anything and said insurance codes this as "plastic surgery". Cramped, uncomfortable, look 6 mos. pregnant due to what feels like a full-hard balloon high above my navel. Has anyone heard of this before?
Yes....I have the same thing after picking up my dog..something ripped inside ..u/s shows nothing ..but I have pain and stomach puffy and going to have ct scan to find out what is wrong...I hope there is something to help ....
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@burrkay, great to hear that you're actively exercising and working with a personal trainer. Feels good doesn't it?
What did you learn from your telemed appointment? What needs to be done?
Work-work-work, walk-walk-walk….not much else they can do without surgery, and I’m not on board with that Colleen…happy Memorial Day!
after noticing the aforementioned strange "growth" above my navel, I learned about diastasis (muscle separation) and was subsequently diagnosed with it. The dr. basically said 'live with it" and it took some convincing to even get a physical therapy referral. After researching on the internet, I learned about emsculpt. I have done 14 sessions over the last 7 months (a series of 6 followed by another series of 8 sessions). I have noticed a reduction in the size of the muscle separation but it's definitely been a slow process. The treatments have cost me about $3400 so far. The place I have been going to just added emsculpt neo which is significantly more expensive (about twice as much) and I have been balking at paying 2k for 4 treatments. I do think this is an effective solution but it does take time. There are some side benefits of the treatments--helps weight loss, motivates working out, reduced back pain and definitely made my core stronger. The machines used in the store (emsculpt BTL) are extremely expensive but I have seen Chinese rip offs for about the cost of a treatment series. It's hard to find information on whether these are scams or if they work well. I would hate to kill myself with some kind of electrical shock using a cheap ripoff! In any case, I hope someone sees this and comments about their experiences.
Yes....I have the same thing after picking up my dog..something ripped inside ..u/s shows nothing ..but I have pain and stomach puffy and going to have ct scan to find out what is wrong...I hope there is something to help ....