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Before you get a tummy tuck, make sure you do these 5 things!

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Pre - Tummy Tuck Tummy Tuck/Abdominoplasty is quite common. However, many women are either ashamed of this surgery or simply don’t talk about it. Additionally, it is rare for women to get physical therapy or individualized help pre or post surgery. All of these things contribute to the confusion surrounding this procedure, and I am on a mission to change that! 1) Work with a physical therapist that plans to progressively load your core. Over the years, new research, critical thinking, and open minds have led to many changes surrounding how to treat Diastasis Recti .  If you are considering an abdominoplasty/tummy tuck, first try an individualized rehab plan where you work on connecting back to core, managing pain, learning pressure management techniques, and gaining core strength. No matter what fitness level you are, what your goals are, or what body composition you have; you will benefit from this.  BONUS:  Many of these strategies may also help you recover from su