can we do sit ups or crunches.

[hopeful2 be slim 121]

I am afraid to do crunches....will they harm the staples inside...i keep wondering. can someone guide me.

I have recently started weights....I used to get swelling when ever I did weights...Now i am ok with weights.

i dont know about crunches ....

[catfishhunta 5]

<p>I am afraid to do crunches....will they harm the staples inside...i keep wondering. can someone guide me.</p> <p> </p> <p>I have recently started weights....I used to get swelling when ever I did weights...Now i am ok with weights.</p> <p> </p> <p>i dont know about crunches ....</p>

My doctor cleared me after 6 weeks to do crunches. Take it slow and if it hurts you should back off.

[Pretty_In_Purple 112]

My doctor also approved me after 6 weeks. My motto is " try it, if it hurts wait another cpl weeks. " I'll be six weeks Monday and plan to up my work out by including core exercise and moderate weights. I'm excited! Lol!

Edited May 16, 2014 by Pretty_In_Purple

[Savedbygrace22 28]

<p>I am afraid to do crunches....will they harm the staples inside...i keep wondering. can someone guide me.</p>

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<p>I have recently started weights....I used to get swelling when ever I did weights...Now i am ok with weights.</p>

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<p>i dont know about crunches ....</p>

My Dr. told me to only walk for 6 wks. You have to give your surgery time to heal. All strenuous exercises that could cause problems should be avoided. The time will pass quickly.

[slvrsax 301]

I'm 5 months out. I started to do core work at about 3 months out. It took me 2 months (just a few days ago really) of doing crunches, certain zumba moves and various other core work to finally FEEL like I was getting somewhere. My middle was so weak initially that I couldn't even get my shoulders up off the ground for a crunch and I felt like I wasn't getting anywhere. I was so excited to wake up after core work the other day and have my middle be SORE!

[LilMissDiva Irene 3,281]

Of course when starting any new workout routine clear it through your surgeon or regular Dr first. That said, majority will agree that after 6 weeks you should be healed enough to do most workouts. Good luck!

[hopeful2 be slim 121]

thanks to all my friends!! I will try crunches today. It feels like a good work out when we do crunches!! I am almost 4 months out so it should be ok.