I have been using the Bender Ball for about 6 weeks now and I LOVE it. I thought that it was going to be another gimmick to get you to buy their product. I have to say it was the best $20 I have spent in a long time! I too was under the impression that I was going to have to have a tummy tuck when it was all said and done and now I am beginning to think I may not need it. I love the way it really targets your abs and boy do you feel it! I am working muscles that I totally forgot that I had. I also ordered the buns and thighs DVD and love that one just as much. I am noticing that everything seems to be firming up nicely. Just thought you all would like to know of a great way to get your abs back and possibly avoid a tummy tuck! Good luck to all of you, and we can do this.:confused:

hi, i was wondering if you could tell me what the bender ball is? thanks Donna

We use the Bender Balls in my Pilates class.

The Bender Ball is a small ball that fits in the small of your back and assists you in crunches. It seems to put you in the proper position to maximize your results. Here is the link to the website BENDER BALL :: OFFICIAL WEBSITE

I love that infomercial but i'm a junkie with that stuff and I always wondered. Thank you so much for posting it. I will order and start ASAP that is the the biggest dislike of my body especially after two kid now weight loss!!

I thought we were not supposed to be doing crunches?

Are there other exercises that can be done to tone the abdominals that are safe for us Lapbanders?

I have been wondering this since being banded.

I have wanted to get one of these but I don't want to do anything to cause any problems with my port.

After 6 weeks, I was told I can do crunches as opposed to regular situps. I actually prefer regular situps and get better results, personally.