Getting in the Best Shape Possible Before Tummy Tuck With a Diastasis Recti?

June 5, 2013
Asked By:linlin360

I'm having a tt next year and want to get in the best shape possible before surgery. I do some yoga/Pilates classes but doing research on diastasis recti I found out some of these exercises can actually make it worse. Should I continue them if I am going to have a tummy tuck anyway? I have also learned there are certain exercises to help close the gap (mine is 10cm). Would attempting to at least partially close the gap prior to surgery have any benefits for me in terms of pain/recovery?

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June 15, 2013

Answer: Exercise has no effect on preoperative abdominoplasty.

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Answer: Exercise has no effect on preoperative abdominoplasty.

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June 7, 2013

Answer: Stay in shape!

Peter D. Geldner, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
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Answer: Stay in shape!

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Answer: Getting in shape

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June 7, 2013

Answer: Getting in shape

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