I was told by my surgeon that I'm not allowed to lift anything over 15 pounds for 3 months. Would that include sit ups? I'm assuming it would but I wanted to get everyone else's thoughts.
I was told by my surgeon that I'm not allowed to lift anything over 15 pounds for 3 months. Would that include sit ups? I'm assuming it would but I wanted to get everyone else's thoughts.
Hi Lovalee- I was told 15 lbs for a few weeks, until the stitches were healed. I was glad not to lift a thing. My doctor did allow me to return to my joint conditioning class at the Y after 2 weeks. That is light stretching, arm, shoulder, and leg movement.
I was told by my surgeon that I'm not allowed to lift anything over 15 pounds for 3 months. Would that include sit ups? I'm assuming it would but I wanted to get everyone else's thoughts.
I was released from exercise restrictions at 1 month. However at 2 months, some things still hurt my stomach muscles. Everyone is different and every doctor is different. I would call your nurse to be on the safe side.