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I decided to FINALLY start working on the tummy and last night tried to do some stomache crunches...

It was somewhat painful... like sore from surgery still? Has anyone else had a problem with stomache exercises? (I am almost 2 months banded)

THANKS!!!

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It hurt the first week I did them, then my muscles got stronger, and it stopped hurting.

Go lightly at first, and build up slowly. Those muscles are not used to it yet, but they will get there.

Best of luck!

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Go easy on yourself, take it nice and slow. My physical therapist gave the best advice on Earth for stomach crunches, so I'm finally doing them properly. Lay on the floor with your legs on the bed and your butt pulled in close to the bed, then cross your arms across your chest and lift slowly, then hold. It's the best way to avoid injuries. Start with just a few reps, then gradually increase. Good luck!

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I was sore when I first started working out. I think that thew newly healed muscles around the port and where the incisions are just need to get used to your full range of movement again, you know?

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When you first start crunches people frequently find that their tummies hurt. Just don't give up on them, and you will be doing 70 in no time at all!

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I am a little > 4 mos post op and I still have pain around my port area every time I do my ab crunches at the gym. I've been going about 5 times a week for the past 6 wks and the pain is getting duller, but I think it's normal. Keep it up and start slow. As you build the muscles and endurance it gets better. I was in a lot of pain when I first started and now it's just slight pain. Don't do anything to hard-core or you can cause damage.

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