In May of 2009 I gave birth to my twin daughters. I have loose skin & I am pretty sure my stomach muscles are severely separated. I have lower back pain & I am pretty sure that because my stomach muscles are separated that they are not holding my internal organs where they are supposed to be.
February 17, 2018
Answer: If you can prove your back issues are directly related to your tummy, coverage may be extended but this is a rarity indeed. You're better off saving for this and having it done cosmetically where there are standards to meet in terms of aesthetics. If your insurance did cover this, there is no incentive at all for your surgeon to do the best job possible when it comes to aesthetics as a completely different mindset is involved with cosmetic versus medically necessary procedures.
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February 17, 2018
Answer: If you can prove your back issues are directly related to your tummy, coverage may be extended but this is a rarity indeed. You're better off saving for this and having it done cosmetically where there are standards to meet in terms of aesthetics. If your insurance did cover this, there is no incentive at all for your surgeon to do the best job possible when it comes to aesthetics as a completely different mindset is involved with cosmetic versus medically necessary procedures.
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February 17, 2018
Answer: Tummy laxity after twins I see many twin moms in my practice, and the abdomen recovery is much different. Severe widening of the abdominal muscles (rectus diastasis) can occur, and this causes many functional issues. I believe this to be a functional problem, but it is not a true hernia. Therefore, insurances have chosen not to cover this. Unfortunately, it requires out of pocket expense for surgery. The results are quite reliable and your tummy can be made much flatter when plicated properly.
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February 17, 2018
Answer: Tummy laxity after twins I see many twin moms in my practice, and the abdomen recovery is much different. Severe widening of the abdominal muscles (rectus diastasis) can occur, and this causes many functional issues. I believe this to be a functional problem, but it is not a true hernia. Therefore, insurances have chosen not to cover this. Unfortunately, it requires out of pocket expense for surgery. The results are quite reliable and your tummy can be made much flatter when plicated properly.
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