Abdominal exercise- what did your doc say?

[Reigo 111]

I am shocked but my doc said no abdominal exercise for ONE YEAR! That seems so extreme- what did your doctor say?

[carolinagirl84 11]

Mine dr said 4 weeks! And I specifically asked about workout classes/dance and ab workouts and he said it was fine but if I notice discomfort to stop and don't push it. I have been doing abs since 4 weeks and haven't had any problem (I'm only on week 6)!

[TwinsMama 483]

Same here, I was cleared at 4 weeks with the understanding that I take it slow until 6-8 weeks out.

[Reigo 111]

Thanks. I thought a year seemed excessive!

[marfar7 1,533]

My activity orders r no lifting over 15 lbs and no abdominal exercises for 6 wks. I see my dr at 4 wks, so he may clear me early. Im in no hurry, however. Starting back to the gym tomorrow (walk on the treadmill) and I can't imagine doing crunches right now (Im 2 wks out).

A year does seem excessive. I reread my orders the other day and had mksunderstood them in the beginning. Thought I wasn't sposed to lift over 5 lbs (a gallon of milk weighs more than 5 lbs)