cathysdream

Hello,

you are always so helpful I am so glad to have you all to ask these questions. How long after surgery did anyone start an ab workout. i know my Dr. said I could go to the gym after 6 weeks but I was worried about the abs. Can anyone tell me when they started a strong ab workout with no problems.

also I would like to hear about anyone maybe doing any weights or workouts that had problems I love to learn from others mistakes!!!!

Thanks
Cathysdream

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coptergirl

I would contact your doctor and let him advise you. He may tell you to listen to your body (ie - if it hurts, stop), but he may want the ab workout to wait a bit...

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272/243/123.5/135
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Hernia Repair/Tummy Tuck 3/9/07!!!!

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Blueyz

I was told at least 4 months.

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Blueyz
Open 7/14/04 w/Dr. Callery
239/103/125 below Goal
BMI 18.8~Dr. C is ok with my weight...yeah

bridgetgirl

Are you/did you have an open or lap procedure...... that makes a HUGE difference in time. I was lap and told no abs for 3 or 4 months..... if your open I would wait 6..... hernias are no fun.

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2/9/04 lap 5'11"
298/170-trying to lose another 10

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QueenB

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QueenB

260/245/160/143
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Julez

I was close to 6mo out before I worked my abs just cause I had complications.

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Lap 9/15/04 Dr.Callery
334/204/Healthy
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Blueyz

Hernias are no fun? I thought they were a blast...LOL. It does make a difference. Since I have a HUGE piece of mesh that has been altered 3 times, I don't ever see myself doing abs again. I have no abs left. My abdominal wall is completely thrashed. After all is said and done...knowing all of the trouble I am having, I would have wls open tomorrow again. It is all worth it. Sorry to rant..just having some rough times.

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Blueyz
Open 7/14/04 w/Dr. Callery
239/103/125 below Goal
BMI 18.8~Dr. C is ok with my weight...yeah