How soon after surgery can you do stomach exercises?

[healthierme72 6]

It's been 3 mths since my surgery and I finally made it back to the gym. Regular cardio is good for me, however with losing some weight I want to tighten some of that loose skin. I felt it was a good time to do sit ups and crunches. I felt a bit weak in those muscles, but overall ok doing them. Then that night and the next few days....my stomach was a bit swollen and I felt pain by port area. Not sure, if this is normal. Just curious, what your experiences are?

[54Shirley 105]

Find out from your Surgeon. That's the safest.

You don't want a Hernia.

So better to be safe then sorry.

[killerhighlights 1]

My surgeon said at least 1 month post op.

[ctarantino 13]

I just went back to the gym and did crunches today, no pain, had I felt some pain would've stopped. Take it easy and light going back but I'm 12 days post op and jumped right back in! Good luck

[54Shirley 105]

Well then start slowly.

If you still have problems, ask him again.

We all heel differently.

[Jess55 97]

3 months is ample time to start ab exercises. I totally would not recommend doing crunches at 12 days out. an incision takes at the minimum 14 days to close. you are risking opening up your incision and a hernia. My doc gave the ok for cardio when I asked 9 days post op, he said weights and stuff wait til 4 weeks out.