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How long after your c-section were you able to exercise? What kind of exercises could you do or not do? Thanks!
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My doctor told me not to do any kind of exercise for the first 6 weeks post c-section. After that she said I could do any kind of excersice I wanted but to take it slow for 2 weeks and not to push myself, and if everything went fine then to do as much as I wanted.
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My doctor told me the same as -m, yet was feeling great so went back to the gym after 4 weeks. Turned out to be a bad idea and tore myself open while lifting light weights (and yes i was told not to even hang washing in the first 6 weeks). I was mentally ready my body was not. It was 7 months later when i was able to get back into it without the pain in the lower abs. I have a larger than average scar to prove it and can't believe I was so desperate to get fit after major surgery. Give your body time to heal.
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I was told not to lift anything heavier than my baby in her carrier for the first 6 weeks. Honestly, I think the only reason the doctor gave me that concession is because she knew I *had* to be able to lift the baby, because my husband could only take 4 weeks off from work. Now my baby is nearly 12 weeks old, and I still can't excercise my abs without sharp shooting pains.
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