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They did not need to take out the monitor said it should slide through so I will deal with that when the time comes. Home already thank GOD since everytime I tried to sleep last night somebody came in the room to do this and that so happy to be in my own bed. Pain isn't too bad at all feels like I did 3000 sit ups and my muscles ache that's about it. So far I haven't felt pain in my stomach from the staples like I read other people had so I am very thankful about that. I don't have a drain so I can use one of those belly binders to kindof hold everything in and it's working wonders I can get around much easier with it on.

I am having surgery in 22 days and am getting my stuff together

What kind of binder do you use? Where did you get it? Did you wear at hospital or just at home? Thanks!!!

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What kind of binder do you use? Where did you get it? Did you wear at hospital or just at home? Thanks!!!

Same questions for me. I have surgery one week from today.

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The nurses at the hospital gave it to me as I was leaving the hospital. It wraps around my abdomen and secures with Velcro. It goes from just under my belly button to the band on my bra. I am sure you could ind one at a pharmacy or medical supply store. I think they might be around $30? It really helped while sleeping and getting up from lying down or form a seated position.

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Hit send too quickly, sorry for the typos. All my best to you on our journey!

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I am having surgery in 22 days and am getting my stuff together

What kind of binder do you use? Where did you get it? Did you wear at hospital or just at home? Thanks!!!

I got mine at Walmart for $10.00 by the exercise stuff

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