I Have a 1.5 Finger Width Diastasis Recti and an Outie Belly Button? (photo)

December 19, 2012

i had back to back pregnancies and i am now 10 months postnatal. my first pregnancy was a singleton and my second was twins. both were full term and delivered naturally. i have a 1.5 finger width diastasis recti and i havent fully tried rehabbing thru pt and pilates. my hope is to rehab fully without surgery but i would like to have my belly button surgical repaired to an innie. im 15 lbs from goal weight and im also bloated. how realistic are my goals and what are my options? thanks

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December 21, 2012

Answer: Rectus plication and hernia repair

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December 21, 2012

Answer: Rectus plication and hernia repair

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December 25, 2012

Answer: Hernia Repair and Plication

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December 25, 2012

Answer: Hernia Repair and Plication

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December 24, 2012

Answer: Best Option for Abdominal Wall Concerns?

Tom J. Pousti, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
December 24, 2012

Answer: Best Option for Abdominal Wall Concerns?

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December 22, 2012

Answer: Exercise will not fix rectus diastasis

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