Hey All,

I was sleeved Mon Oct 17 and wore the tummy binder they gave me at the hospital til today, Friday. Now, though, I have a bit of a rash and am very itchy. No one at the hospital said to wear the brace/binder for any particular time so I'm wondering if discarding it now could cause any probs. I don't want to slow the healing process or cause additional pain. I could use some input. Your experience would be helpful.

Thanks a bunch!

I was never given a binder and did fine without it. I think you would be okay without it, but you might want to check with your doctor if you're unsure.

I wore the binder for the first week, but it did not hurt or itch me in any way. However, I think you could get away with not wearing. It seems more like personal preference.

I was not given one or required too and I don't think I would've needed it. My pain, which was a tidge-bit higher because I also had a hernia repair, was minimal after a couple of days. It was just a general soreness. I think you'd be fine to take it off, or if you are that concerned maybe only wear it when you know you are going to be on your feet, but not when you are just having a lazy day or evening around home.

Ewww don't wear that! Your wounds need fresh air and to heal. No reason for it!

Thanks all. Your comments make sense. Love what u said, Southernsleever. That was such a common sense (or horse sense as we say in TX) approach!