Rectus Diastasis Repair After Hysterectomy?

July 20, 2009
Asked By:lpr1967 in 15044

How long after a c-section hysterectomy do I need to wait to have surgery to fix my rectus diastasis? I am 7 weeks post-surgery and I can't take the bulging and discomfort especially when I try to eat.

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July 21, 2009

Answer: C-section then Tummy Tuck

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July 21, 2009

Answer: C-section then Tummy Tuck

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Answer: Diastasis repair after C-section

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July 22, 2009

Answer: Wait 6 months after pregnancy for Diastasis repair and Tummy Tuck

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Brooke R. Seckel, MD, FACSBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
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July 22, 2009

Answer: Wait 6 months after pregnancy for Diastasis repair and Tummy Tuck

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July 21, 2009

Answer: In most cases it can be repaired at the same time.

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July 21, 2009

Answer: In most cases it can be repaired at the same time.

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July 20, 2009

Answer: Time after hysterectomy to perform diastasis repair

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Otto Joseph Placik, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
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July 20, 2009

Answer: Time after hysterectomy to perform diastasis repair

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