When can you start working on your arms?

I was wondering when it was a good time to work on your arms. I want to avoid as much as possbile having them look "flabby". Can i start after surgery with some basic 5lb dumbbells? and what other exercises besides cruntches that will work out the tummy without pulling on the insicion.

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