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Umbilical hernia and diastasis recti - what are my options to treat this? (Photo)

November 16, 2023
Asked By:jcm20736 in Lancaster, Pennsylvania

Since giving birth 2.5 years ago, i have an umbilical hernia and what i believe to be severe diastasis recti. I look lumpy and disfigured. But my real concern is that I'm in constant discomfort. My abdomen and back are always miserable. I also experience incontinence when doing any vigorous exercise. I cant imagine living like this forever but have read that insurance wont cover the muscle repair. What are my options

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Answer: ELAP surgery could a option ¿ what’s ELAP LipoAbdominoPlasty ?

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Answer: ELAP surgery could a option ¿ what’s ELAP LipoAbdominoPlasty ?

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