Hi I was banded on Feb 6, 2010 and wanted to know if anyone has a clue when it is safe to start ab workouts without hurting your band position and myself.

I was banded on March 3rd. My doc told me to wait 2 weeks before I start walking. On sat. I went on the eliptical for 2 miles and walked the track for a while after and I am swollen today. My stomach is kinda bruised feeling above my navel. So I wouldn't rush it!

I think it was after my 6 week check up. I was able to walk on tread mill but not do other exercise until the nurse assistant released me to do them. She gave me the ok after my stitches healed and my swelling was down. I think it was either 6 weeks or 1 month. Hope you get other responses.:laugh:

Thanks everyone. I have actually been quite active approx. 2 weeks after my surgery have been doing, 30 min on the treadmill at least 4 times per week as well as the occasional bike ride.

I asked this week and I was told by my doctor that as long as it doesn't hurt my stomach during and I don't have problems after, I can do some strength training. So for the past two days I have been doing the Jillian Michaels 30 day Shred.

Good luck to all the bandsters. Exercise is important but don't overdo it. If you feel uncomfortable in your stomach at all whilst exercising STOP!

Are you wearing a band/wrap on your stomach? I think that would help me.:laugh:

No, I am not wearing anything. But I do hear from some of my friends who have been banded that they wear the spanks tshirt or a girdle while on the treadmill to minimize the jiggle and bounce.

I was banded on 12/17/09 and I asked my doctor this very question on my last visit last Wednesday and I was told I could have started six weeks after surgery. I did try once and was sore. I'm adding abs to my workout this week.

Don't forget it takes your body 6-8 weeks to heal from surgery (any surgery). Definately follow your surgeon's giudlines. Some complications of exercising or even lifting heavy objects too soon is hernia at the incision sites or issues with the port if not completely healed into place.

Mine was done feb 24 10 my dr said lots of walking nothing other than that. I go for my first fill tomorrow and am going to ask if I can do the Julian Michaels 30 day shred already. Will let you all know what the doc says.