Will my Stomach Be Strong Again if I Have Surgery to Correct Diastasis Recti? - Male 33yrs

This is an interesting question and I agree with the other surgeon's posts. If you compare this scenario to holding a bucket of sand. If the bucket weighs the same and you hold it out straight, it gets heavy very quickly. Simply lowering your arm makes the bucket manageable yet muscle strength did not increase, it is simply in the way you are holding it.

When muscles are aligned properly, the ability to flex at the waist should become easier yet exercise is the real way to increase muscle mass and therefore strength. I have had patients state that back pain is improved with an abdominoplasty.

Your muscle strength should be at least as good as it is now, if not better. the reason it might be better is that the muscles are aligned in a more efficient direction for effective use.

The reason back pain may be improved with tightening of the abdominal muscles is that the weight is pushed farther back in the center of gravity where it should be. The spine is curved in such a way that there are centers of gravity that minimize the strain on the back muscles. When these centers are moved forward(as in cases of abdominal muscle weakness) the back gets strained.