I am super excited to start exercising! I know my Dr. said no sit-ups for the rest of my life (could flip my port)...but are there any other things I need to know, restrictions, etc? Are all other core exercises ok? I would hate to mess up my band! :thumbup:

Thanks for the info!

I have never heard of that restriction of no situps!!!!

Mimi

I was allowed to do crunches at 6 weeks, but I waited a little longer until I felt completely comfortable doing them.

I am not quite a week out but my Doctor said no core exercises or serious weights for 2 months.

I am super excited to start exercising! I know my Dr. said no sit-ups for the rest of my life (could flip my port)...but are there any other things I need to know, restrictions, etc? Are all other core exercises ok? I would hate to mess up my band! :thumbup:

Thanks for the info!

No situps? That is one I've not yet heard. My surgeon turned me loose to exercise around 4 weeks or so. In fact, he told me there was no form of exercise I could do that would interfere with the band/port.

Brad

Dr. gave me a no go on sit ups. It's because your band actually can flip inside out. Saw some pictures. Crunches are fine but no full coming all the way up sit ups. I'm 5 weeks post op and enjoying every minute at the gym!! It's such a release....and I listen to motivational podcasts while i'm there. It's a double hitter!

So, I am 6 weeks postop today, and I want to do the C25K program. I am very worried about something dislodging or flipping due to the jarring of running. Most of you feel this is okay? I am really scared to do much. My surgeon did tell me I could do anything as long as there was no pain, but I do still have the fear. Maybe I just need reassurance, IDK?

Do you ever wonder the doctors are so varied on their opinions because either:

1. They simply do not possess the education

2. They stay in business by conducting surgeries