Workout/yoga post-op

I had an open (NOT laparoscopic) bowel resection and abscess removal almost 2 months ago (Friday will be 2 months). I saw my surgeon for my 6 week post-op appointment and asked him about doing yoga and he said I was okay to do so. However, I understand there is still a risk of getting a hernia. Has anyone done yoga after surgery? I'm so afraid to get a hernia I feel like I still need to take it really easy. I also want to do some ab exercises to start strengthening my ab muscles. Does anyone have suggestions of safe exercises I can do or if I should wait longer? I am 27 years old, pretty healthy besides for having Crohns, I am hoping being younger and in somewhat good shape that I am less likely to get a hernia but who knows. Any input would be greatly appreciated!!!

Thank you!!

I would personally give it a shot. If it hurts don't do it. Build up slow and don't overly strain.

I had laproscopic resection in October, ostomy closure in December, and Laproscopic proctocolectomy in March. After the 3rd surgery in March my abs felt even weaker than the first surgery and I am very worried about hernias now that I have an ostomy. My surgeon also said at 6 weeks I could exercise including yoga.

I have not done anything to strenuous or ab specific as my abs felt weak. I started by doing all standing yoga moves that engage your abs to strengthen my core but not stress my abs. I also started doing low impact aerobics with lots of moves that engaged my abs while standing. Also walk a lot. This has helped now finally feeling safer to do more.