Forget ab machines. For one I think it will put strain on your neck and possibly your scar. I also don't think they're the most effective way to work your core. These days I do hanging knee raises, planks, and roll-outs (you can buy a wheel designed for this--Target sells one for $9) or use a bar bell or curling bar. I also do cable chops to work the sides and lats.

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HT #1: Karamikian Unknown # of grafts Sept.2006

HT#2 Nov.23rd, 2007
Dr.Feller
Almost 3200 grafts via strip

HT#3 April 2010
Fue 200/side into temple points

HT#4 February 2011

My Hair Loss Website - Hair Transplant with Dr. Feller

I Just my HT Jan30/31, was told to do light exercise after day 5 and then back to my normal routine after 10 day's. This is starting to scare me, i was going to go to the gym tomorrow for my normal workout. After reading all of your response's i'm starting to rethink, maybe going to the gym wouldn't be the smartest move on my behalf. I had FUE done, and my Donor area doesn't hurt, is this still a mistake?

I think if you use common sense and go light at first, you will be fine. Opinions are all over the place on this.......

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Surgery - Dr. Ron Shapiro 6/14/11 - 3048 grafts

http://www.hairrestorationnetwork.com/orlhair1

wings, With FUE you are fine. The concern with strip is over stretching the scar.

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HT #1: Karamikian Unknown # of grafts Sept.2006

HT#2 Nov.23rd, 2007
Dr.Feller
Almost 3200 grafts via strip

HT#3 April 2010
Fue 200/side into temple points

HT#4 February 2011

My Hair Loss Website - Hair Transplant with Dr. Feller

I started going back to the gym at the middle of month 2. But I concentrated mainly on reps with very light weights. Did a few hanging knee raises also ( but just a few: I made sure that my weight was suported by my shoulder and arm muscles and also, my knees never went past my waist so as to limit the stretch on the scar). The bulk of my visits thought were on the cardio machines (not the treadmills). Basicaly, I paid close attention to never do anything that would put any strain on my donor scar. Just took it REALLY easy but went often enough so that I did not get to rusty.