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Q: Unzipped Abdominal Muscle
asked by: mom4life on July 6th, 2007
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I apparently have Diastasis Recti. My Xyphoid process has been sore since my 4th son was born. Are the two related? He will be 1 year old this month. I was told once by a Dr. that it was likely xyphoiditis and it would just heal on it's own but it could take a while.

I have also been told that Diastasis Recti isn't covered under insurance...it is considered cosmetic. If these two are related...it sure doesn't feel very cosmetic!

Also received a Rectocele from my child before. Any way all of this is related. I am 37 - but I didn't expect to fall apart all at once!

Any helpful info would be great. Is there any way to close a split abdominal muscle other than abdominalplasty (not covered by ins).

Thanks!
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roya
replied on July 27th, 2007
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I had someone very close to me have an abdominoplasty. She states it was the wrost mistake of her life. It is a MAJOR operation. See if you can watch a video of the procedure before putting yourself on that operation table. Of course the cosmetic surgeon is going to say you are a perfect candidate, he wants your money. You won't be able to stand up straight for about 3 weeks. Your incision could be very ugly, numb and have "bumpy" things on both ends. If you experience future weight gain, the weight will go to your upper stomach and love handles. I am sure your kids don't mind if you have a tummy.
Look at some before and after pictures, the results just don't seem like it is worth the pain that you WILL go through.
I don't think your conditions are related, just an unfortunate string of events that your pregnancy did to your body.
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