hey guys im three months out and have been gng to the gym for awhile. at the end of every aerobic class we do crunches and other abdomibal exercises. at first i would not participate but now when i do im always concerned after. so my question is when should i start or is it safe to do crunces already? thx

I asked my doctor this same question, and he had said that I could do abdominal exercises after 6 weeks post-op and I shouldn't have any problems. I would go with how your body feels. If it makes you sore, then hold off a little longer.

My doc also said after six weeks, your stomach is healed and it will be OK to return to any exercise.

I am ready to try some crunches too, but plan to start with a WII fit routine as I think it will be gentler.... good luck!

Cinderella

I am also just over 3 months out and I have been doing Ab workouts for a while now... I started at probably 6 or 7 weeks out... I feel great ... the natural burn of the workout is normal and I would say you should be able to tolerate them good luck at the gym!!!