I had half of my colon removed because of a cancerous mass. The incision is in the belly button area. I have been exercising since the operation (February 2007). I am now performing 2 hours of exercise including walking 1.5 hrs, stretching .75 and weight lifting .5. I am left with a pocket of fat aroung the cut area, about two handsfull of fat. Here is my question. someone told me that "if I have been cut, I can forget about flattening my belly since the muscles will not respond normally". I do 200 slow crunches a day. Is this person correct??? thanks in advance. dave