I was banded by Dr. Ortiz and was told no "crunches" for 3 months. Is this because the movement of the "crunch" could cause problems during healing?...OR....does this mean no ab exercises at all for 3 months? What were you told?

I haven't had the surgery yet (1 week), but I met with my surgeon last week and I asked him about exercising. He told me whenever I felt up to it after the surgery, I could do whatever kind of exercise I wanted. That's just what I've been told, I would wait to hear from people who actually have the band first before you start doing 8 Minute Abs.

It's best to follow the advice of your surgeon and ask him/her for the rationale concerning the decision. My surgeon is fine with any exercise 6 weeks post-op.

Hey, my surgeon said no crunches for life. hahaha, instead he suggested leaning on the edge of a chair and bringing your legs up.

My bandser buddy just told me that last week.

BUT, I know of at lease one bandster on this site who does dozens and dozens of crunches. So I wonder why my surgeon would say that. I guess all surgeons are as different as we are.