I am scheduled for TT and diastasis recti repair, but am concerned about being able to use my abs in the future. I am 5'4", 110lbs and enjoy doing very ab-intense activities. I'm reading that many women still experience pain when using their abs, months or even years after surgery. Should I skip the diastasis repair and just deal with my loose skin since my ab muscles seem to work okay currently? Perhaps use the Tuppler techniques I keep hearing about to help with the muscle separation?