My OB had mentioned the possibility at my 6 week follow up & tried getting me to check myself, but..... no. Just, no! The thought totally makes me squeamish & want to vomit as I'm passing out, lol
Before the last year, I've been heavy so I ignored my large belly & chalked it up to being overweight. But, as I progress on my fitness journey & my belly is for the most part unchanging, I've been starting to wonder. Friday I saw a dr for my shoulders & asked her briefly about my belly on the way out the door. 'Do I have it or do I need more patience on my fitness journey?' Yeah, you have it.
From Google & talking with friends, I've learned that surgery is the only way to truly repair it. The band (seems to work best right after birth) & physical therapy (up to 4 years after birth) can significantly reduce it enough to where surgery may not be needed but that won't repair it.
I have another appointment in January with my doctor & we'll discuss this topic further.
Here are some links I came across that might be helpful to others, too. :)
How to check yourself for diastasis recti (with video):
I've heard this is an amazing resource (I haven't dove in yet) -
Before & after photos (I'm unsure if the afters are from physical therapy or surgery but the before might help someone confirm that yes, this is what you're dealing with too) -
Some exercise that I'll be trying. If we decide to go with surgery, that won't happen until the babies wean so it'll be some time still.
http://www.pregnancyexercise.co.nz/diastasis-recti-exercises-exercises-to-heal-your-mummy-tummy/
