[LucyGoosy]

Ok I am pretty near my goal weight. I have had 2 kids and I have a huge seperation between my abdominal muscles. I know this is called Diastis Recti, I have searched online about it but I can't seem to find a lot of info about treatment, excercises, or surgery to corrrect the problem.

I also don't know if I could have a hernia. It hurts when I lay flat and when I strain like when I do sit ups. There isn't any obvious bulge, but when I lay flat you can fit your whole fist in between the muscles and feel my organs (gross, I know). It is especially tender around the belly button.

Anyone else have this and what can you do about it?

[boarderchick]

Diastasis recti is not fixable with exercise. Mostly if there's no discomfort we just leave it alone. I would see your MD and talk about your symptoms. You may indeed have an umbilical hernia. Diastasis recti is fixed surgically, and is often done during a tummy tuck. Good luck.