I have yet to read about anyone else having to wear a binder around your waist post op but my skin was itching so badly last night, it woke me up. I really like the support the binder gives me but I felt like I was going insane with the itchiness! I even took a Benadryl which helped me sleep, not so much for itchiness. Just wondering if anyone else had this problem.

Nurse Sophie, banded April 28, 2010

Highest 309

SW 286

WDOS 272

Today 263.4

Goal wt: to take it one day at a time and do what I'm told and see where it takes me!

I haven't seen anyone speak of a binder, but it would have been nice to have when moving around. If the itching is from the actual binder material then line it with a towel or put it over a thin tshirt. If its your incisions...its just the process (sorry).

I wear spanx all day but don't sleep in them.

Never been made aware to wear one. What kind of Binder or Spanx - as I am thinking this might help me?

Check with your doctor if you're not sure, but in general, binders are a comfort measure, and can be removed, at least periodically, to increase your comfort.

It sounds as though yours does give you good support and comfort---but I wonder whether, during the hours when you're not up and around, it would be okay to give your skin a break from it.

I'd give the doc a call.

I too had alot of itching from my binder and even broke out in a terrible rash that has finally cleared. I wonder if I may of had a reaction to the surgical scrub they used , too. I recommend wearing one, it does support your abd muscles. Maybe wear over your shirt or wash without detergent. Good luck!:thumbup:

I wear spanx as I feel that it helps with excess skin and getting my waist/midsection back into shape better.