How long do I have to wait to get the surgery for my diastasis recti after giving birth?

Hello!  Thank you for your question!  Diastasis recti is not uncommon after childbearing as your abdominal wall exhibits some laxity, which is intended for accommodation of the uterus within your pelvic cavity.  Plication (tightening) of the abdominal wall at the midline serves to correct this. I would suggest waiting at least 3-6 months following delivery in order to allow swelling to subside and your abdominal wall to relax to its pre-gestational state prior to consideration of diastasis recti repair.  Consult with a plastic surgeon to examine and help determine when you would be ready forthis procedure. Hope that this helps. Best wishes!  

The best thing to do is to achieve your baseline weight prior to a tummy tuck. After having children, it may take 6 months to 1 year to lose the pregnancy weight (of course, each patient is different).The best tummy tuck results are achieved when a patient is not planning on having any more children, is medically/psychosocially/financially stable and  have achieved  their  long-term stable weight. Best wishes.