tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1879314727523696013.comments2017-04-26T01:49:55.158-05:00CarriefitAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09774639809109939765noreply@blogger.comBlogger56125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1879314727523696013.post-65887725456736621582017-04-26T01:49:55.158-05:002017-04-26T01:49:55.158-05:00Excellent post!! Thanks for sharing this info. I t...Excellent post!! Thanks for sharing this info. I too like to eat a lot in holidays and especially in parties. Few days ago attended my friend’s holiday party at one of <a href="https://eventup.com/venues/los-angeles-ca/" rel="nofollow">LA event venues</a> and she had arranged yummy food there and I had consumed lots of calories along with them.benilhalkhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04371214901920234920noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1879314727523696013.post-72809254947383791492013-03-29T03:32:08.696-05:002013-03-29T03:32:08.696-05:00Thank you for doing this blog. I had the surgery t...Thank you for doing this blog. I had the surgery to remove an hernia and repair a mayor diastasis on December 17, and yes the recovery kick my behind. One of the most challenging things I have got through. Now a little over 3 months post surgery I notice I still get pain in my abdominal area and I get a little swollen by the end of the day. I wanted to ask you if you experience the same. Also laughing or sneezing is very painful. Did you had the same symptoms?<br />Thank you again for your blog is very informative.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00211831821965708836noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1879314727523696013.post-63812493218642155282013-03-11T05:17:25.710-05:002013-03-11T05:17:25.710-05:00However my doctor didnt do any blood work before t...However my doctor didnt do any blood work before the operation, i ended up losing alot more blood during the operation for reasons not known to me. Still no blood work was done, my condition deteriorated until i was very confused and disorientated, not recognising anyone. I woke up in Intensive Care 5 days later with no memory of anything. Apparently i had lost so much of blood that my FBC levels had reached very low and i needed a blood transfusion which was only done 4 days after the surgery. The doctor had no idea what was going on and why i was so disorientated.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11506284418965823219noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1879314727523696013.post-54525176551547584982013-03-11T05:10:14.756-05:002013-03-11T05:10:14.756-05:00I am very intrigued by your story. I had the same ...I am very intrigued by your story. I had the same surgery on 22 January 2013. I am waiting for part 2 please. Kind Regards Zaheera HusmanAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11506284418965823219noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1879314727523696013.post-62583762451290217152012-07-28T08:45:48.334-05:002012-07-28T08:45:48.334-05:00Mick, something is wrong. Did your doctor put you ...Mick, something is wrong. Did your doctor put you in a recovery garment? I was in one for a long time ... Three weeks without ANY time out of it. If I didn't have that garment, I imagine I would have torn all of that stitching apart. Ask your doctor about this, and if you don't like his answer, find someone board certified in your area to ask. My doctor is David lee in Houston, Texas.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10324907868900747640noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1879314727523696013.post-26567675214729192962012-07-27T22:53:15.302-05:002012-07-27T22:53:15.302-05:00I had surgery for diastasis and 3 hernias three we...I had surgery for diastasis and 3 hernias three weeks ago. I would rather give birth without an epideral than do that surgery again. I am normaly tough but this surgery kicked my behind. I woke up today with a bloated stomach and the skin is very tight. I seriously look 7 months pregnant - like I have a basketball under my skin. It is uncomfortable, heavy and hard. Has anyone had this experience? Does it go away? I called the doctor and she said it's part of the healing process. This does not look or feel normal.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1879314727523696013.post-28491832424579003472012-05-02T19:21:43.164-05:002012-05-02T19:21:43.164-05:00I'm glad to hear your story so far, Meg. I hav...I'm glad to hear your story so far, Meg. I have moved to www.carriefit.com . Come on over and make sure to keep me updated. Right now, I'm working on an 8 week weight loss and body toning program. I hope to work more on DR soon. Join the Diastasis Recti support group on Facebook if you wish, too.<br />CarrieAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09774639809109939765noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1879314727523696013.post-91427476208348642092012-05-02T12:28:47.199-05:002012-05-02T12:28:47.199-05:00I am about to find out if I have a hernia. I think...I am about to find out if I have a hernia. I think I aggravted what was already diastalsis from 3 pregnancies when I followed an 8 minute ab workout a winter ago. My top of my stomach bulges out more than ever did before and hurts on and off.<br />Your story is sobering. I hope to get a surgeon who is easy to communicate with, and pick a good time to recover. Sounds really nasty. I may opt for just getting hte hernia sewn and leaving the diastalsis ( as I have obviously survived with it so far)<br />I'll follow your blog for more updates.<br />thanks<br />megToo Busy to Bloghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04223178211508173682noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1879314727523696013.post-56625442036109143602012-04-26T06:46:26.345-05:002012-04-26T06:46:26.345-05:00Mandi and Kamp, I am so glad you came over! Kamp, ...Mandi and Kamp, I am so glad you came over! Kamp, I do think my doctor pulled my skin too tight. You can see every stitch of my hernia mesh through my skin, and I had to have some additional work done because one stitch was poking through my skin and I was in incredible pain. It took me a really long time to stand up straight, so I still struggle with back extension. Thank you, Yoga! I work on it all the time, but my range of motion may not recover due to the changes in my spine from being bent for so long.<br />What we go through!<br />Ladies, I have 2 things for you. First of all, I am blogging now at www.carriefit.com . I am doing an 8 week program for the general public right now, but this summer, I am going to go back in to some DR information, and hopefully we can share with each other more. There is also a FB page for DR, https://www.facebook.com/groups/98165971386/,which is a private group where we share with each other. Please come join us! Come to the Carriefit FB page as well at www.facebook.com/carriefit and keep in touch!<br />Much love<br />CarrieAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09774639809109939765noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1879314727523696013.post-86148208227883515242012-04-25T23:22:12.478-05:002012-04-25T23:22:12.478-05:00I am now 4-weeks post surgery for the same issues....I am now 4-weeks post surgery for the same issues. Though I felt like a bus hit me for the first 5 days, I took myself off meds at day 3, it hurt too much to throw up. I believe my pre-surgery preparation truly helped. I did a lot of strength training to get the rest of my body ready to carry the load my core would not be able to. Though I had trouble getting out of a lying down position I found after day 5 being flat helped stretch out my tight abs. My doctor made sure not to pull the skin too tight and didn't do anything with my obliques so that I wasn't struggling to stand up straight.<br />Also the doctors insisted I walk and shower asap and return to normal. I got my drains out at 1 week post-op appt and that helped so much to feel normal again. I am ordered to avoid exercise and lifting anything over 10 lbs for up to 6 weeks. I returned to work and driving at 2 weeks, though only could verbally instruct my exercise classes and clients. Definitely was exhausted and swollen by the afternoon. <br />Currently I feel stronger every week and continue to feel pressure in the area above my belly button where the hernias were. I too am happy I finally had the surgery though I am still unsure how everything will turn out and when I'll feel at my fitness peak again. I am grateful I am healing quickly.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1879314727523696013.post-63475498921970442712012-02-12T11:41:31.740-06:002012-02-12T11:41:31.740-06:00I keep listening to the news broadcast speak about...<b>I keep listening to the news broadcast speak about receiving boundless online grant applications so I have been looking around for the most excellent site to get one. 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I would also try standing cardio kickboxing for a stronger core; just avoid the twisting movements.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09774639809109939765noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1879314727523696013.post-46704230632617214662011-11-30T07:00:02.715-06:002011-11-30T07:00:02.715-06:00Any recommendation what those of us with diastasis...Any recommendation what those of us with diastasis should try instead? I've had 3 children in 2 pregnancies, I'm down to a 1-2, but still have quite a tummy over my jeans (and the jeans are not causing the tummy). My twins are almost 2 years and the only thing I can find is a woman talking about my abs being like floors of an elevator. I just want to know machines to use at the gym or DVD's to buy that will do the same thing with simple explanations instead of "think of your abs like ______".LThttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07471627863490763291noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1879314727523696013.post-62515742412023171492011-11-29T06:40:42.931-06:002011-11-29T06:40:42.931-06:00I can't get links to work right now. To see my...I can't get links to work right now. To see my recommended classes, see my facebook page. www.facebook.com/carriefitAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09774639809109939765noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1879314727523696013.post-10821095536308746752011-11-16T17:46:11.328-06:002011-11-16T17:46:11.328-06:00Hi Carrie! I am 5 days post-op from the very same...Hi Carrie! I am 5 days post-op from the very same surgery you speak of. I literally just Googled "diastasis repair and recovery" and up popped your blog.<br /><br />I wasn't mentally or emotionally prepared to be as limited as I am -- I have a 3.5 month old that I'm unable to care for in his entirety. The baby must be brought to me and placed in my lap. Typically I am a very strong and resilient person, but that part has got me somewhat depressed. I want my life back...my ACTIVE life back. And though I know it will come back in time, it's tough nonetheless.<br /><br />I have to admit, however, your story worries me. According to my surgeons, I should be back at work by week 2, and fully recovered by week 6.<br /><br />Frankly, recovery is going to vary from person to person. I feel as though I'm doing pretty good considering I'm no longer on any pain meds. I have extreme soreness, as though I performed 500 crunches or thereabout, but I'm not in the excruciating pain that I was in on post-op day 1 and 2.<br /><br />Keeping my fingers crossed that I might be able to participate on a snowboarding trip come February.All My Happy Endingshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03048564189276933793noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1879314727523696013.post-46096823984770127372011-11-15T05:48:40.607-06:002011-11-15T05:48:40.607-06:00My abdominals were extremely tight and strong befo...My abdominals were extremely tight and strong before I got pregnant. I continued to work them, thinking that the strength of my abdominals would be a good thing. The tightness of my abdominals and the very nature of my body type made my abdominals separate. If I were to advise pregnant women, I would say that working out in pregnancy is very important, but abdominal specific exercise should be limited to stretching and lengthening that area. Diastasis can be caused by pregnancy, weight lifting, or a sudden weight loss and gain.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09774639809109939765noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1879314727523696013.post-65376220827724582932011-11-10T11:24:18.921-06:002011-11-10T11:24:18.921-06:00Hi Carrie. I don't want to assume you had a pr...Hi Carrie. I don't want to assume you had a pregnancy that lead to the Diastasis Recti. Did you have this happen during pregnancy or while extrenuating circumstances with exercise or other? I was a work out finatic at 20 hours per week doing the weight lifting, cardo, etc. You could bounce a nickel off my abs and now, my last pregnancy (#4), I could not do 50 crunches let alone 500 each day - ugh!<br />I am overweight for a sedentary lifestyle the past 4 years, my last born is Autistic and is very physical with me. He climbs all over me like a jungle gym which includes kicking in the stomach at times. He recently burst a cyst on my ovary which resolved that problem, thankfully, painful but now I don't need that removed - Yay!<br /><br />Soooo, Did you find that before the Diastasis your abs were a strong point for you and after getting Diastasis and going through the surgery and recovery, your abs are not as stable or strong?<br /><br />I want to lose 50 lbs. and get back to a size 3 or at least a 6. I have been freaked out about using my whole torso stomach area and want to have confidence to hit that area hard.<br /><br />People think I am pregnant all the time. I know it is from carrying extra weight. Did you see a difference in your stomach bloating or bulging out?<br /><br />I am not getting fat removed as with a tummy tuck. I am having what you are done, the Diastasis and Hernia. I am going through a general surgeon so I will address what you have recommended about hospital stay versus dumping you in the car doped up and on your way home. I had breast augmentation years ago and I didn't recover for about 2 months because I didn't get the proper pain medications up front, nor the nursing care I needed due to my husband not knowing how to properly care for me (former husband).<br />I will need to separate myself physically from my 4 year old which is going to be frustrating and heartbreaking for both of us. Would you say it took you 2 weeks and then were able to take physical activity from an active child (if you, yourself can personally measure that).<br />My husband and I are really concerned for me and my recovery with our little boy jumping on me.<br />This is a lot of information and questions. Thank you for posting your experience and answering questions. You are helping women make a decision with our eyes wide open. Thank you! Kathy D.Bibi dhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13036335516927344231noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1879314727523696013.post-48731083633389048652011-10-09T18:22:19.207-05:002011-10-09T18:22:19.207-05:00I do still read comments, Tanya. I must say that 6...I do still read comments, Tanya. I must say that 6 days is completely unrealistic in the most minor of surgeries, and that you are going to need help with your toddlers for a long while. I let my husband do the lifting and caring for 6 weeks, but did not start to feel like myself for 16 weeks. A year out and I still have difficulties with certain movements, and I'm a fitness pro! So, enlist whatever help you need to. Beg and plead or pay someone if you need to, because you do NOT need to reinjure yourself. It's hard enough as it is.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09774639809109939765noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1879314727523696013.post-64239350979590156642011-10-09T18:17:49.164-05:002011-10-09T18:17:49.164-05:00Ask your doctor. It is a prescription. I am off of...Ask your doctor. It is a prescription. I am off of it now, and I still have pretty major scars. Giving it time!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09774639809109939765noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1879314727523696013.post-72425438479415378882011-10-09T16:08:39.949-05:002011-10-09T16:08:39.949-05:00Carrie- do u still read comments? I'm 36 with ...Carrie- do u still read comments? I'm 36 with 2 kids, used to be super fit like size 2-4-6 and then had 2 very difficult pregnancies and births, spent hrs at every surgeon and back doc for my pain, lost all baby weight but I looked 7 Mos. Preggers-- distention from top of ribcage down, had major Diastsis recti but almost nobody understood what it was, was going to post-natal PT for year (the boys are just 2&4 now!) she resolved my condition un-fixable by PT or exercise and said from day one normal crunches were the worst thing for this- it just kept getting more distended, I had horrible back problems at the same time, trying to carry 32 lb 1.5 year old everywhere (former corporate career was crazy hours, media, lobbying jobs, and u know, it was really like so much easier comparatively!?!)!<br />Anyhow- I WAS ON THE TABLE LAST WEEK, GOT THE SURGERY AFTER YEAR LONG QUEST.....THEY FOUND 6 inch WIDE tear THAT THEN WHEN DOWN VERTICALLY FOREVER!!!!!!! I'm so scared. Day 6 of recovery and I have 2 toddlers and already feel guilty when not with them and feel like hubbby is like okay we fixed it, I took care of kids cause u are sick, when are u signing up for a marathon!?!? OMG am dying still - the internal stitches hurt THE WORST, can't explain to anyone. I have drains still in but he's not offered to help me personally with things cause he's too busy, poor dude, with kids everywhere, and medicines not working at all. ANY ADVICE FOR RECOVERY FROM DIATASIS RECTI REPAIR SURGERY OR AS THEY CALL ABDOMINOPLASMY!?!? I'd love any immediate help u can give! My mom coming to assist tonight but very hard to find real people who really went through thins acute muscle tearing!! Many thanks for any advice, I feel lost, Tanya - u can email me at tacamarra@gmail.com. <br />Thank you soooooo much!!!!!!!Tanyahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10730533679548467590noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1879314727523696013.post-21309495054730611442011-09-02T11:41:17.463-05:002011-09-02T11:41:17.463-05:00I have tried to find the Cordon ?(cream/tape) to n...I have tried to find the Cordon ?(cream/tape) to no avail. on the internet for more information. Is it prescription?Karinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01908278195929931112noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1879314727523696013.post-78462828363002769502011-09-02T10:28:55.576-05:002011-09-02T10:28:55.576-05:00This comment has been removed by the author.Karinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01908278195929931112noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1879314727523696013.post-48135276287363096562011-09-02T10:27:47.381-05:002011-09-02T10:27:47.381-05:00Thank you for your posting. I also had a very exte...Thank you for your posting. I also had a very extensive diastasis recti as a result of 6 preg. I am petite and the baby weights ranged from 8 to 11 lbs. My surgery was like yours although he did not put in the mesh but I can feel suture lines. I am only 4 weeks out and the bulge along the incision site goes from mild to severe. He is considering going back in to place a mesh along the lower ab area if this doesn't auto correct. I am a medical CMT with an extensive practice and need to be at my game physically. This has process has been difficult and although I would love to hear there are all positive thoughts on the surgery I appreciated reading that the recovery is extensive and not think instant results.Karinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01908278195929931112noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1879314727523696013.post-51580006198159493972011-06-25T08:34:49.081-05:002011-06-25T08:34:49.081-05:00This is a very good article. Thank you for sharin...This is a very good article. Thank you for sharing.Aging Stronghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17303854917136021282noreply@blogger.com