I am a 58 yo male diagnosed with diastasis Rectus. It makes a large bulge when lifting head and shoulders when lying. I went to internist because I was having pain during night that would wake me after sleeping on my back, the pain occurs when I turn to my back or side after being on abdomen. The pain lasts about 5 minutes. My doctor says it is from the RD, but most sites say it does not produce this type pain. If it is from RD, would my insurance pay to fix since it causes me significant pain?
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The short answer is yes- you will lose inches around your waist. A diastasis recti (DR) repair involves tightening the midline muscles. Depending on how much muscle weakness you have, and how aggressive your surgeon is, you can lose several inches from your waistline. I let my patients know that...
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Age is not a contraindication as long as you are healthy. 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.
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Endoscopic assisted repair of diastasis recti is generally carried out by plastic surgeons or plastic surgeons and general surgeons if a hernia repair is also involved. It is combined with liposuction to the abdomen to minimise the chance of bunching the skin when the muscles are tightened ...
