I had an umbilical hernia repair with mesh in September 2017, having had a hernia and diastasis recti for five years. You can read about the diastasis and my experience during those five years here. I had an initial meeting with a consultant which was no longer than ten minutes; Read more…
Like many women, after having a baby I found myself with a diastasis recti – and then an umbilical hernia too. I lived with these for five years, and then in September 2017 I had an operation to repair the umbilical hernia. After this I had physio which has helped Read more…
Since S was born five years ago, I have had an umbilical hernia and diastasis recti. A quick explanation of those terms: when you’re pregnant your rectus abdominus muscles (the ones that run vertically down the centre of your torso) separate so as to allow space for the baby to Read more…
Yesterday morning on my way back from dropping S at nursery, I was asked – for the second time in a month – whether I’m pregnant. Aside from the fact I’ve put on a little weight, I have a hernia and separated abs. My belly sticks out a bit. Read more…