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I found two on Amazon.com that looked good.

Gabrialla Breathable Elastic Abdominal binder for Women, 9" wide, Size XXL

$27.80

And

McDavid Waist Trimmer for $12.08

I haven't bought one yet.... still deciding.

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I literally just came home with $5 one from Walmart exercise section. It was recommended by another poster.

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I'm also in search of one but am getting a bit confused as i research. i'm not looking to wear something everyday all day...i'm not concern with rolls...what i am looking is something to work out in and train/reshape by body(mid section). so i'm torn between a c-section garment or a exercise waist slimming belt. my stomach giggles at Spanx.

i tried the Walmart slimming belt preop and it was too snug. i said i was going to go to sport authority and see what they have.

any ideas are greatly appreciated.

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it was recommended to me by another poster to wear after surgery. helps you move around in bed, sit up, etc.

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Hi ... So I'm confused .. Why do you need a binder.... Can I wear my Spanx or do i need something tighter??????

Queenlylocs, I'm not sure that anyone really *knows* what kind of Shapewear is best, or how effective it will be. Just like everyone loses weight differently, people's skin may shrink back (or not shrink back) differently. For me personally, I am looking for something that will have firm enough support to really suck everything in (after the tenderness of the incisions has subsided), and I plan to wear it as much as possible. I probably won't wear spanx because I don't like how they feel on and mine always tend to roll down at the top. I'm sure there isn't really any comfortable shapewear, but there's got to be something I can stand better than spanx...

Good luck, all. I'll let you know if I find anything great. I'm going to check out the Gabrialla Breathable Elastic Abdominal binder for Women that scubadottie found on Amazon...

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Is using a belly binder new after WLS? It seems to have become a big topic lately. How well is it working for people? Long term results?

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I used an ace bandage for first week. I thought it was a godsend!

It made it so much easier to sit up for longer periods as well as get in & out of bed.

I did research a lot of different types but ended up going with something simple.

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I am never gonna look at a woman again without wondering what kind of contraption she is using under her cloths & what she would look like if it wasnt there.

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I am never gonna look at a woman again without wondering what kind of contraption she is using under her cloths & what she would look like if it wasnt there.

lol believe me its not magic. tried Spanx. sucks. they sorta spread out the fat so you don't see lumps. i think i'd rather have the lumps.

pretty sure it was invented by the same person who decided women should wear panty hose, underwire bra and foot binding for tiny feet. sadistic sob :)

if you see a woman and she is wearing such a contraption admire her for her inner strength and her willingness to submit to torture for your viewing pleasure :)

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The skinny girls get the miracle bras and we get the belly binders , Hehe

A girls gotta do what a girls gotta do

:-)

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