Although I have not had surgery yet, I am an old OR nurse & can tell you having an abdominal binder post-op will help with pain, deep- breathing and coughing. If you wait to let the hospital supply you with one, you will likely see it cost $50 or more on your hospital bill.

Depending on your size, you might try looking at Babies-R-Us or similar stores for post-partum binders. I found one yesterday that fit me & was only $19.99!

Yes, I have unearthed my "Belly Band" from my pregnancy 9 years ago and it's standing by. Sometimes being a packrat pays off!

I will ask my dr if I will have an abdominal binder put on me after surgery, if not, I will certainly visit babies-r-us.

This is so very true. I would highly recommend purchasing one up front of your surgeon doesn't put one on you after your surgery.

I bought myself a good old fashioned panty girdle sort of thing... It went from right under my breasts down into a pair of underpants... Very handy and helped with the pain a lot... Highly recommend one...

THat is a great idea. I had not thought of getting one. I will have to stop by a babies r us.