Diastasis Recti caused by liver problems?

I recently noticed a bulge on my abdomen from the bottom of my rib cage, to approximately my navel to my bellt button in a "football" type shape when I lie flat on my back and flex my abdominal muscles. From the research I have done online I am pretty sure it is Diastasis Recti.

I am also a pretty heavy drinker. I have been drinking daily for roughly the last 7 years, the last 5 even more so after the untimely death of my mother. (surgical complications from a botched gastric bypass)

I know I need to make changes in my life in that I am also overweight and smoke cigarettes heavily as well. I am working on a plan to quit smoking, and my wife has arranged a trainer for me which I'm excited about because I used to be quite fit in my early 20's and worked out on a religious routine.

About a week ago I noticed the bulge, and today I finally figured out what it was.

So, my question is, could swelling of my liver created the DR?

If this could be the case what kind of damage could I have already suffered, and could I heal if I quit drinking all together?

I have an Apt. with my PCP next week, and will discuss it all with him. I also have to admit that I drink heavily which I have avoided, and avoided tipping him off by not getting my blood tests done.

Please offer any advise, possibilities on the question that you can. I am really concerned, and don't want to lie to my doctor when I see him...