How long after surgery did you start doing an abdominal workout?

I started this weekend. I am 3 weeks post op. Did a light crunch workout in the pool. I didn't want to over do it. I will probably do that this week and see how I feel at the end of the week.

Some docotors are 6 weeks, some say 3 months , mine was 6 months .. u will need to ask

My dctor said 6 weeks....but I'm 3.5 months out and still have quite a bit of discomfort when I try to do a little more. He told me it may always be like that, that I shouldn't worry about "messing it up" so I continue on...but boy does that port site get sore.

I'm 8 months out and still cant do crunches but I do planks and other core exercises. It took me several months before I felt ok to do it.

Some docotors are 6 weeks, some say 3 months , mine was 6 months .. u will need to ask

It really is a decision that should come from your doctor, as its quite importat to get it right .

I wouldn't worry about abs right off. While you heal, focus on just getting your heart rate up doing something like walking or swimming. It'll condition your body and build endurance so that you can ease into a more serious workout better when the time comes.

Thanks for all the tips. I am not worried about it right now and h e been doing other exercises but o was just wondering because every person is different and their instructions from the doctors are usually different.

I started on weight machines about 4 weeks out. I started doing real ab workouts when I started doing kickboxing at about 2 months out. For a number of months after I felt twinges of pain near my incisions during my ab session but nothing unbearable and I just ignored it. So don't worry if it's a bit sore, just push through.

I started on weight machines about 4 weeks out. I started doing real ab workouts when I started doing kickboxing at about 2 months out. For a number of months after I felt twinges of pain near my incisions during my ab session but nothing unbearable and I just ignored it. So don't worry if it's a bit sore, just push through.

Listen to your body and talk to your doctor. Between the two you'll be able to find your sweet spot for workouts.

I am on my 4th week post op. I tried doing some light crunches day before yesterday. I had no pain or discomfort, so I did the same thing yesterday morning. By afternoon time, I was in excruciating pain! My dr said I could exercise and gave no restrictions but I probably won't try again with the crunches for another few weeks!

Listen to your body and talk to your doctor. Between the two you'll be able to find your sweet spot for workouts.

Huh?? Not sure what you are getting at. I've been banded 1.5 years and don't hold myself back from anything. I said in the first few months I had twinges but now nothing and I do not let anything hold me back.

Oh and I haven't been back to my doc for nearly a year, since I totally regret getting the band.

Huh?? Not sure what you are getting at. I've been banded 1.5 years and don't hold myself back from anything. I said in the first few months I had twinges but now nothing and I do not let anything hold me back.

Oh and I haven't been back to my doc for nearly a year' date=' since I totally regret getting the band.[/quote']

Why do you regret getting the band?

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Because I realized all I needed to do was get my head in the right place. Which I guess the band helped me with in the beginning since I had semi restriction just with the band for the first 4 months and it taught me to eat better. After that I basically had no restriction. I did get one fill, but realized I didn't want anymore. I wanted to lose weight normally. I found a love for exercise and kickboxing. And unlike others that I've seen, if I feel a pain, I push through it. Not be like OMG I can't workout due to this pain. I keep messing up my knee in kickboxing, should I let it rest, well probably, but without working out I would be a miserable b***h. So at the advice of my trainer/friend/kickboxing instructor, I've been wearing a brace during class.

But I've gone off topic. I have not had any complications from the band, but I do get a stockfish feeling when I eat sometimes (mostly chicken at night when I'm at work, and it doesn't happen very often). But that pisses me off, since my band has like 0.75 mls in it. I now worry about erosion, and stuff and complications down the road. If I could I'd get the band taken out tomorrow.

Because I realized all I needed to do was get my head in the right place. Which I guess the band helped me with in the beginning since I had semi restriction just with the band for the first 4 months and it taught me to eat better. After that I basically had no restriction. I did get one fill, but realized I didn't want anymore. I wanted to lose weight normally. I found a love for exercise and kickboxing. And unlike others that I've seen, if I feel a pain, I push through it. Not be like OMG I can't workout due to this pain. I keep messing up my knee in kickboxing, should I let it rest, well probably, but without working out I would be a miserable b***h. So at the advice of my trainer/friend/kickboxing instructor, I've been wearing a brace during class.

I just meant there's a fine line between pushing yourself to progress and taking it too far to the point of injury. Whatever works for you! In my experience, I don't push myself as hard as I know I can because if I end up super sore the next day I am tempted to use that as an excuse to skip my workout.

It sounds like you've found your groove. The band isn't for everyone, just like kickboxing isn't. But would you have figured out what was right for you if you hadn't explored your options?

If you're not already using some, you should look into supplements for joint support. It can really make a huge difference.

I am on my 4th week post op. I tried doing some light crunches day before yesterday. I had no pain or discomfort, so I did the same thing yesterday morning. By afternoon time, I was in excruciating pain! My dr said I could exercise and gave no restrictions but I probably won't try again with the crunches for another few weeks!

Maybe consulting with a personal trainer for guidance or doing some research online could help you find a modified ab workout that works better for you.

It is important to differentiate between the good pain of stressing muscle tissue ('feel the burn!') and the bad pain of straining wounds that need to heal or risking injury.