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C/S exercise advice?

tamarar5tamarar5 member
in February 2013 Moms
Okay, I know several mom's here have had c/s. I was told previously by my pedi that because of the split abdomen muscles, I'd need to be careful with an abdominal workout so as to not permanently injure the muscles. But when I asked my surgical ob today, he didn't have any recommendation other than "be careful."

I've got to do something about the belly jelly, it's awful! And my stomach isn't shrinking back this time like it did before. I've got a 9 month skin covering a still 5 month looking belly, and it's gross. And suggestions on how or what to do?

I've put in the 30 day shred a couple of times, but I can't make it through the whole workout and I started hurting during it yesterday, so I set it aside for a bit.
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  • StephPethStephPeth member
    I've read that planks are a great way to help strengthen your core before really getting into the weight loss portion of it. Youtube has some demos if you just enter post c section planks. Good luck!
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  • wells2010wells2010 member
    Drink lots of water, with lemon if you like it. Walk. I did a lot of cardio. Since the weather is (probably) nicer this time, compared with February, this should be easier for you. If it's crappy, you can always walk the mall early in the AM before the shops open. Looking at the cute clothes is good inspiration to stick with it too! Once you get stronger, you can incorporate more workouts in the mix. 
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  • kelly321kelly321 member
    In my PP physical therapy classes, they emphasized working your obliques to close the gap. I think that was it, anyway... the ones where you do a crunch putting your right elbow to your left knee and vice-versa. Those are the obliques, right? Well, whatever they are, that's supposed to help close things and not make it worse.

    BFP1: DD1 born April 2011 at 34w1d via unplanned c/s due to HELLP, DVT 1 week PP
    BFP2: 3/18/12, blighted ovum, natural m/c @ 7w4d
    BFP3: DD2 born Feb 2013 at 38w4d via unplanned RCS due to uterine dehiscence

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  • jesuisfatigueejesuisfatiguee member
    One of the big concerns is the abdominal wall. Planks can be good for that (modified or elbow planks work, too), just make sure you're sucking in your belly as much as you can during.

    I have found yoga, which involved a good amount of planks, is helpful overall. For instance, the way you pull your belly in and up during down face dog should help your abdominal wall a lot. And it can be gentle enough that the "be careful" instructions are followed.

    I am NOT a fitness expert, this is just info I've gathered from reading online and listening to actual fitness experts talk about it. ;)



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