It appears that after 2 large pregnancies, 9lb babies, 33 and 38 years ago, I now at 57 years of age have a diastasis recti with lots of pain. I feel like my organs are falling out and I can not hold it in. My question is that if it is to this extreme would insurance pay to fix this? It is suspected that there is a hernia also.
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Thank you for your question. You should have this fixed by a surgeon, as it will not heal from weight loss and exercise.All the best,Dr. ResultsMiami, FL
Depending on what state you live, you will see ranges of $6000 and up. But in most cases, this will only be the surgeons fees and will not include the operating room and anesthesia fees. You may find your cost totaling much closer to $10,000. As a pro tip, if you avoid the higher priced cities,...
Pregnancy and weight gain can cause muscles to be stretched. You can eat right, work out and be in tip top shape, but that will not correct the problem. The only way to correct this is by surgery. Muscles are tightened back together with sutures, known as a Diastais Repair....