I have rectus diastasis as well as 2 hernias from a twin pregnancy. I have visited 1 gen surgeon & 1 plastic surgeon. I have been told the hernias would be covered under my insurance but the rectus diastasis wouldn't. Is there anyway I can get it covered? I was also told that having the gen surgeon present repairing the hernias wouldn't cut costs(hospital fees, anestesia) on the other half of my surgery with the plastic surgeon ( "b/c he runs under a different clock")... Is that true?
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This is classical diastasis recti (separation and loosening of the muscles) and is repairable with a procedure similar to a tummy tuck. I would recommend making the lower abdominal incision and lifting the skin up to the rib margin, then the surgeon will tighten the muscles and repair the...
Hi, it is very unlikely that you still have remnants of dissolving sutures causing these problems. most dissolving sutures are completely gone after a few months. please follow the advise of your surgeon who knows best what sutures he used and how to treat this problem.
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Your plastic surgeon will be in the best position to advise you in regards to returning to work and other activities. Much of his/her recommendations will be based on how you do and whether or not you experience any complications. I have found that often times...