u/Electronic_Secret991

Hello! My whole belly is sticking out like im 2 months pregnant & I have a small hernia above the colostomy scar. Can I do any exercises for abs?? The PT gave me only calf raise exercises and hip flexor strengthening. I don’t understand why. My reversal surgery was in Sept. & I followed surgeon’s orders to not drive or exercise or do any activity utilizing abs for 2-3 mos after. I was slow starting PT, and once I did, rather than giving me exercises to recoup my abdominal tone, he told me to do calf and abductor exercise 3x/day. I was very compliant at first but got discouraged & stopped. Can we do sit-ups? Am I going to look like this forever? Help please. TIA