When is it safe to exercise your abs?

I am 5 weeks out from open RNY. My surgeon OK'd aerobic exercise and weight training for everything but abs. Dummy me, I forgot to ask him when I could start working on my abs. I guess I was so excited he said I could do everything else. I've heard 12 weeks. Has anyone asked their surgeon this question? I don't want to risk a hernia, but I'd like to start working on tightening up this flabby tummy.

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