I have a severe rectus diastasis, 3.5 cm, is surgery medically necessary?
lynnmkfMay 11, 2016
I have had umbilical hernia repair with mesh in Sept 2014. I went through 6 months+ of physical therapy until therapist said there is nothing else she could do. I have had lower back problems and slight digestive issues like heart burn since then. I have a 3.5 cm gap, pain about 90% of the time in my abdomen. I can't exercise the way I want because i have been told all the things to avoid. How do i get this surgery considered as medically necessary?
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