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Diastasis reci after having 4 laparoscopic procedures

Posted by Ludwig Habada @lhabada, Feb 11 8:05am

Good morning,

I'm an 85-year young male who has undergone 4 procedures that required at least 15 individual pierces into my stomach during 4 procedures that has subsequently resulted in an extended abdomen. (16 is you count my belly buttonhole). Recently I have developed a extended area in my mid stomach left of my belly button. The area is about the shape and size of a hot dog bun. I'm wondering if I have Diastasis reci and if there is any suggestions as to how I should proceed. I still exercise daily for at least a half hour.

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John, Volunteer Mentor | @johnbishop | Feb 11 9:12am

Good morning Ludwig, I had a similar bulge that turned out to be an inguinal hernia. Mayo Clinic has some information here - https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/inguinal-hernia/symptoms-causes/syc-20351547.

Have you discussed the bulge with your doctor? Do you have any pain in the area?

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Ludwig Habada | @lhabada | Feb 11 4:39pm
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Good morning Ludwig, I had a similar bulge that turned out to be an inguinal hernia. Mayo Clinic has some information here - https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/inguinal-hernia/symptoms-causes/syc-20351547.

Have you discussed the bulge with your doctor? Do you have any pain in the area?

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Thanks for the input. I do not have any symptoms described in the Mayo report. Must be something else.

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John, Volunteer Mentor | @johnbishop | Feb 11 6:04pm
In reply to @lhabada "Thanks for the input. I do not have any symptoms described in the Mayo report. Must..." + (show)
@lhabada

Thanks for the input. I do not have any symptoms described in the Mayo report. Must be something else.

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I wasn't familiar with Diastasis Recti but it does sound that is a good possibility. I searched Connect and didn't see any other members who have discussed it. I did find some information that might be helpful.
-- Treatment Options for Abdominal Rectus Diastasis
https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC6877697/
-- Physical Therapy Guide to Diastasis Rectus Abdominis
https://www.choosept.com/guide/physical-therapy-guide-diastasis-rectus-abdominis
-- Diastasis Recti in Men: 7 Best Exercises to Cure It Years Later
https://www.dmoose.com/blogs/recovery/diastasis-recti-exercises-men-7-best-exercises-cure

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