Question:
When can we do sit-ups or stomach excercise??

Hi, I am 1 month and 2 weeks post op I had LAP RNY on 4/3/07 and lost 39 pounds so far. I walk 1 hour every other day. When can I start doing other exercise without causing harm to myself.    — YVETTE121 (posted on May 17, 2007)

May 17, 2007
My doctor told me I can start sit ups in one month, but you might want to call your doctors office and ask what they recommend. 39lbs is great! Good luck.
   — barfiep01

May 17, 2007
Every surgeon is different, mine says 3 months. Tuesday was my 3month anniverary (LAP-RNY 2/15/07); I signed up for parks and rec classes -- all abs on Tuesdays. CAn't wait. Check with your surgeon to be safe.
   — jammerz

May 17, 2007
I saw my nutritionist at one month post op and she stated I could start any kind of exercise routine I wanted. (I had been begging to do tae bo before one month and was told no! Only walking). Granted every surgeon is different, however it looks like 1 month is pretty norm...keep up the great weight loss! I lost 47 lbs my first month! wooohooo God bless!
   — crystalsno

May 17, 2007
I tried crunches with the exercise ball -- that was easy but I only did it once. I hate doing floor exercises but realize I may have to do them inorder to get that flat stomach.
   — the7thdean

May 18, 2007
You should be asking your surgeon this question. He/she is the one who knows how the surgery went in regards to closure, etc. I was told after my 1mo check up that I could start with the crunches, etc. But be sure to ask your surgeon
   — Kari_K