Tupler technique-diastasis recti

I have DR and have tried physio exercises and general exercise but nothing with get rid of my hideous belly. I came across the tubular technique and it is now my 4th day of splinting and exercises. I'm so excited to have actually found something which could hopefully help as my tummy really does bother me. Would love to hear how others are doing with the TT and if they are benefiting from it. I already see a difference but I don't know of my stomach would return to its normal size if I didn't wear the splint for a few hours! Please let me know how you are doing, it's nice to see if it's working for others.

Hi,
I have a large DR after having had twins and another baby recently. I'm petite, and had large babies, so I think my case is especially bad. I just bought the package, and im hoping it'll help, but I'm so busy to exercise three times a day. Hoping the splint is better than using the squeem or other compression belts.

I have just realised this is what I have after eight years and had an open vertical hernia repair and nothing else, doctor says I do not meet criteria for NHS tuck! But after researching now as its getting me depressed I realise I was misdiagnosed I would like to know where I can get the split from to help me start the repair can you tell me where I can get one
Thanks
Linda

Hi I have commented earlier I couldn't decide which one to choose mutu or tulper. just wanted to update to update on my choice. I went for mutu. My gap is nearly closed my core is really strong and my stomach looks slightly better. I would recommended mutu. I was strongly warned off by my sister who is a doctors that any kind of pressure on muscles does weakens them and do start to relay on splint. Here is also an interesting link which explains the difference
http://mutusystem.com/mutu-system-tupler-technique-how-do-they-differ.html
I hope it helps

Hi all, I would just like to let you know this really does work. I am a 35 yr old mum of 2 children and my little one is 23 months now. I have been flogging my butt 5 days a week at the gym since she was 9 months old. I am fit and toned,but still had a 6 month looking pregnant belly. I was opting for surgery and also to get my pelvic floor repaired as a physio had said there is nothing they can do for me....aslo Cause no one should put up with bladder leaks while trying to smash out a great work out....it's so debilitating. Long story short I have been doing Tupler technique since 1 may 14.
So 7 weeks in. The results are fantastic!!!!!!!!! I have gone from a 4,7,2 diastasis split, to a 2,2,0 so far and stomach circumference at belly button has gone from 81cm to 69.5 cm. This is not losing weight ladies.....this is pushing your insides back to where they should be!!! And pelvic floor has improved greatly! I have followed exercises to a T but I don't do her full body work out option with the elastic band as I still go to the gym. I do all les mills classes. Only at ab track time I do the tupler technique exercises, which are the head lifts. With using my towel for extra split support . Absolutely no planks or obliques. The first two weeks are hard so push through...it only feels tight for a few days, and the sore back is actually from finally being able to give those lower muscles a break by engaging all of your core. Which technically doesn't exist if you were like me. it's so worth it .. Winter is always a better time to start. The body does adjust thou and the sweat pimple do go away. you actually feel guilty with out it on. I even paddle board with it on for support. I believe that I will wear this for full 18 weeks, so till October. Which is actually a really loooooooong time! But I will go 12 months if that's what it takes I believe people who take this off to soon won't get result. The abs might be pulled in after two weeks but you need time to repair the connective tissue. And have it join permanently. Like pregnancy it took 9 months to stretch. Give it time to repair. It's never to late and I will be passing my stuff on to my mum, when I'm finish. Hint: buy two splint for washing freshness and don't put them in the washer dryer. Trust me. I now have to buy an extra small size so cheers to that.

http://www.myfitnesspal.com/groups/home/15122-diastasis-recti-support

Here is the group I found, I'm assuming the one mentioned in this thread? Please join and we can support each other.

Would love to join this group.
I have had 2 c-sections and definitely have diastasis recti. My 1st doctor told me not to worry about it, that everything would go back to normal. I knew something was up when all of my friends had nice flat tummies after giving birth and I had this pooch that wouldn't go away no matter what. I kicker for me was I worked up 5 days a week with my pregancy, was in stellar shape and most of my friends hadn't worked out one day while pregnant.
Thankfully my 2nd doctor told me, this is not how you should look. Told me that it was diastasis and recommended I see a surgeon to rule out a hernia. Thankfully no hernia was found, but that surgeon was a crazy guy and told me to go home and do crunches- no joke. My ob/gyn said absolutely no crunches (she is also a fitness guru) and sent me to a plastic surgeon. He agreed with the diastasis and recommended a tummy tuck even though no real extra skin needed to come off, just bring the muscles back together.
I found the Tupler Technique website and have to admit I was skepital at first and thought it might just be another waste of money. At this point, 2 years after having my second baby and still feeling gross about myself, plus seeing all of your positive results I'm 100% willing to give it a go.
Not to mention, I just found out that I'm pregnant with #3 which was not planned. I'm hoping to get some corrective exercises in before even more damage is done. Has anyone worn the split or done the program while pregnant?
I'm currently going into my 12th week and look about 4 months pregnant already- so depressing. Thanks for all your help in advance.

Home Depot, of all places, sells extremely heavy duty velcro. You could remove the velcro you have and sew on a new piece.

I am 3 months postpartum after having 2 babies 20 months apart. I have a rather large diastasis and definitely noticed my belly isn!t getting any better after 9 weeks of exercise and calorie counting. I'm pretty sold by all the testimonies, but something about the website seems super gimmicky, and I'm not so well off that I can afford to throw $80 away. How is the splint? Is it uncomfortable or impractical to wear all the time? I'd be interested in a group to learn more about it.

Isn't it interesting that so many of us pushed the strength training, crunches, etc only to make our very real medical condition worst?! My pt dx me after I noticed an 'alien volcano' shape in my tummy while doing crunches. Now I'm about to try the tupler technique. My pt said it was more than likely caused by multiple abdominal surgeries which include first baby c section, removal of large benign ovarian tumor, iguanal hernia surgery and radiation after breast cancer causing also major edema at stomach area. All this later confirmed by my pcp. Pls add me to your group. It's so good to hear from others.

How can you tell if you have it?

I think I may have this...not sure.....will have a read of this post later on!

I had that very slightly after my second pregnancy, but it was painful because I am very active as a dancer. The Tupler Technique fully healed it for me. It's excellent for that. I definitely recommend including that into your postpartum fitness.

The best things for me postpartum were the Tupler Technique and pilates. Then when I was healed up I moved on to weights and strength training.