At what point were you allowed to do crunches? I am 6 weeks out and still just doing cardio and a bit of weights.

got the ok to do what ever i wanted at 6 weeks... you should just ask

Same here, got the ok to exercise as tolerated at 6 weeks.

I started back to the gym and weights (at low levels, and using machines to avoid stressing the core,) after about three weeks, but was told to avoid crunches, sit-ups and the like for twelve weeks to avoid incisional hernias (and am on such restrictions again now after having said hernias repaired even though followins those instructions.)

I was told not to lift anything over 10 lbs for 8 weeks......

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Yeah I think that's more or less what my doctor will say. Ill have to just call and ask. I just had my 6 week follow-up and forgot to ask.