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How long to exercise? So tired!

Stephaniesays91Stephaniesays91Member
So I'm 10 weeks post op today! I have my good days and my bad days but I think the fact my wound is still open and constantly infected doesn't help! Anti biotics and my pouch don't seem to mix well! Haha

I've got one crazy shaped belly however and would like to try and do some sit ups or stomach exercises to try and tone it a little to see if it helps even it out! I've heard a lot of people say you can't do very much or you have to wait months ect so was wondering about how long some of you guys waited!

I find with being in bed a lot and recovering during the first few weeks I get tired very quickly, just going to the shops and walking around I feel like I've been to the gym! Hopefully in time I get a bit fitter! Haha

All in put would be appreciated!!

Steph xoxo
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LesandiegoLesandiegoMember
Talk to your doctor first before you try to tone your belly.

My belly looks like the Rocky Mountains and my belly button is no where near the center. I complained to my doctor about the strange mounds on each side of my incision. At first he told me that the mounds were muscle, but a few months later, he told me the mounds were muscle and an incisional hernia.

Exercise is not going to reduce your stomach if it is not "fat".
skn69skn69Member
My belly button looks like a buttonhole! Long and narrow(no button in it yet)...Steph,if you want to start exercising you could begin with deep, low breathing exercises (they are a form of yoga). You fill your tummy with the air as much as you can and hold for a few seconds and then breath out slowly to fully empty it out...Once you build up to about 25 or 30 you can start doing isometric exercises to tighten those abs before you advance to crunches...just try not to be too impatient with all of this...better take your time and not give yourself any extra problems by going too quickly.
Sharon
suebearsuebearMember
My surgeon had us exercising before leaving the hospital. I continued once home with walking and building my stamina. I got back to hiking very quickly. But I did not do stomach exercises for a year. You can exercise, listen to your body and quit if you get fatigued. As for sit-ups, you might want to consult your surgeon's office before proceeding.

Sue Big Grin
P phonix2gMember
I agree with being patient. Understood you want to get your body to look normal again but it might not be ready yet for all that strain and exertion on your muscles and body. Walking is great to do but you might want to hold off on the crunches and stuff that could slow down your bodies natural healing ability. I think your body will let you know when that time comes. I had my takedown in March and still get sharp pains when I cough or sneeze so I'm gonna wait a little on the ab exercises. You really want to get help from a professional. Aqua therapy could be great for you if you have access to a pool.
P phonix2gMember
The problem is they give a time period that is not average for every person. There can not be a specific time frame given due to many factors such as age, prior health issues, etc. You have to just trust and listen to your body I retract my statement to seek advice from a professional due to the reasons I've given. We are all different in a lot of ways. I am a 30 year old male and was always healthy and 6 months post takedown I wouldn't risk doing crunches yet. Just go slow and know when to give your body a break. Good luck.

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