During my first pregnancy I was told I had diastasis recti. I had another big baby 10 years later and had the same thing. Since I've been bodybuilding I've built enough muscle & lost enough fat to see the large gap between my abs. Problem now is I believe I have an umbilical hernia. I'm experiencing strange tingling pains around my navel and having a harder time holding my stomach in even though I have a six pack and I have constant gas and bloating. What can I do and would insurance cover it?
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February 21, 2014
Answer: Umbilical hernia repair is covered by insurance
I haven't been able to get even the most deformed nasty rectus diastasis covered for about three years on any patient. The problem is that although the diastasis does make your core weak, there is no true hernia, so you are not in any immediate danger of intestinal entrapment. Meanwhile, I truly...
Good question with several potential answers. To answer the question directly, I would say yes, you could have more children after a tummy tuck. But the other question is whether you should wait until you are done having children or if you should loose more weight before having a...
Dear Alice-- I am a big fan of pain pumps following abdominal surgery, but since it is an extra cost to the patient, some patients choose not to have the pain pump. While you will definitely have more pain, prescription pain meds will reduce the pain dramatically. Express your concerns about...
