What are my risks? And I also have sleep apnea. Would the sleep apnea affect me having the suregery repair?

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I think I have a pretty severe diastasis recti with a lot of loose skin and an umbilical hernia after my second pregnancy. But I would like another baby. What are my risks? And I also have sleep apnea. Would the sleep apnea affect me having the diastasis recti and hernia and tummy tuck repair?

Daniel Barrett, MD · Answer

Dear juju8279,
it is recommended to wait until you are finished having kids before you get diastasis recti repair or tummy tuck. If you are considering a surgery, I would suggest you to consult a board-certified plastic surgeon. Only after a thorough examination you will get more information and recommendations.
Daniel Barrett, MD
Certified, American Board of Plastic Surgery
Member, American Society of Plastic Surgery
Member, American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery

Kenneth Hughes, MD · Answer

Thank you for submitting your question. I think you should wait until you are finished having kids before a tummy tuck. The rectus diastasis is repaired at the time of the tummy tuck and would get stretched if you were to get pregnant again. For optimal results I recommend you consult with a Board-Certified plastic surgeon. Best of luck.

Tahira Prendergast, MD, FACS · Answer

Thank you for your question. I think you should wait until you are finished having kids before a tummy tuck. The rectus diastasis is repaired at the time of the tummy tuck and would get stretched if you were to get pregnant again. Good luck!

Robert L. Kraft, MD, FACS · Answer

If you plan to have another child, the surgery should be deferred as the pregnancy could undermine the result.  As for sleep apnea, this should be discussed with your treating physician with respect to the anesthesia and drugs to be used.

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