Why Does my Diastasis Recti Cause Me Intense Abdominal Pain? (photo)

    The diastasis can be repaired with or without tummy tuck after other sources of pain are ruled out including hernia.

Many women experience either pain or discomfort with a wide diastasis from pulling against the abdominal muscle.  Your surgeon should make sure you do not have a true hernia.  In either case,  repair of the rectus should improve your pain.

Diastasis Recti is the separation of the vertical abdominal muscles, called the Rectus Abdominis muscles. Pregnancy causes stretching of the abdominal muscles. Sometimes after delivery, the muscles do join back up in the center, leaving a vertical thin area of separation. This can sometimes be so thin that it allows your "insides" to bulge outward, especially when sitting up, or straining. This pressure can cause pain. Diastasis is different than a hernia, which is basically a hole through which your "insides" can actually push through the hole and get caught. This can sometimes become an emergency medical problem. You should see a doc just to be sure of which you have. 

You may have pain either from a hernia that needs to be repaired or due to the pressure caused by the diastasis

I think my colleagues have advised you well;  it would be best for you to be seen in person by your primary care physician or internist.  Best not to assume that any symptoms you are experiencing are necessarily related to the diastasis recti.

 Best wishes.