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Ab excerises after c-section?

post #1 of 11
10/7/04 at 11:43am
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When did you start trying to tone your abs after you c-section? I waited about 15 months. I was afraid the scar might rip back open if I didn't wait quite awhile.
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post #2 of 11
10/7/04 at 5:46pm
I think I waited several months before doing any myself. Like you, I was paranoid about the incision not being healed 100%.
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post #3 of 11
10/7/04 at 5:50pm
Ummm 2 1/2 years .. think that was long enough???
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post #4 of 11
10/7/04 at 10:21pm
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I think ab excerises are particularily unpleasant, but my ab is flab. I mean really flabby.
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post #5 of 11
10/7/04 at 10:24pm
Mine's not flab yet ... it's still a 'pouch'. Heck, if I squeeze my gut together, it looks like I have another butt!
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post #6 of 11
10/7/04 at 10:27pm
I waited 3 months before I started back up....i just took it easy and didn't do a whole bunch....with Liz though I think I waited 2 years
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post #7 of 11
10/7/04 at 10:28pm
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Dawn!
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post #8 of 11
10/7/04 at 10:31pm
I'll call it ... the GUT BUTT!
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post #9 of 11
10/8/04 at 12:51am
:rotf: I still don't do anything and it's been 7 months, My gut is my best friend!
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post #10 of 11
10/8/04 at 1:05am
How long has it been since you delivered? You should be able to start light exercising right after the anesthesia wears off although I know I would be paranoid about the incision splitting open too.

You'll want to:

-Progress at your own rate. Gentle exercises are important in order to facilitate healing of the muscles.
-For the first two or three days, support your incision with your hands or a pillow for comfort.
-Relax and breathe deeply throughout and between the exercises, exhaling on the effort. Do NOT hold your breath.
-Support your head and shoulders with a pillow for comfort.
-Start by doing each exercise twice.
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post #11 of 11
4/18/07 at 8:20pm

Abs after C-section

I've waited a year to try and get back into shape...Was that too long? I'm interested in ex. to help flatten my abs. Any suggestions greatly appreciated!
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