Physical Activities After Diastasis Recti Repair

Yes.  You will have to wait until your surgeon releases you back to physical activity without restrictions.  This usually occurs 6-8 weeks after surgery barring there were no complications.  You will from that point gradually increase your activity to a point where you were prior to surgery.  How soon you get that varies.

Dr. ES

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After diastasis recti repair, the abdominal six pack muscles that were sutured together need time to adequately heal.  I typically advise patients that they can return to light exercise at 2 weeks after diastasis recti repair with jogging, jumping rope, etc.  At 4 weeks, they can increase their physical activity but avoid strenuous abdominal exercises.  At 6 weeks, there are no further activity restrictions; patients can do heavy weight lifting, sit-ups, boxing, tumbling, etc.  However, I would recommend consulting with your particular surgeon and following his/her specific recommendations after surgery.
Ziyad Hammoudeh, MD