I am pre-op but on the hunt for a good belly binder to use post op. The only issue is, when i searched them up on google I am mainly coming across ones made for post partum women. 2 questions: 1). if you bought one and liked it/didn't like it, which one was is and where did you purchase it from? 2). How far after ur surgery did you start wearing it?

There is a forum on here that discusses this... Let me look for it and I will respond after.

However, there were some suggestion for websites and I found a great one. The pieces are a bit pricey though. It is VedetteStore.com and another is Cupidintimates.com

I am still pre-op, but I looked into these as well. I found this site:

http://www.makemeheal.com/mmh/product/bariatric_gastric_bypass_surgery/compression_garment/index.vm

Compression Garments is on of the forums you can search. There were quite a few others. Most of the repeated suggestions was Flexees, Maidenform, Spanx. It was also suggested to check Wal-Mart, TJMaxx, Ross, Kohl's (especially for clearance items w/ coupon in hand) and a few other stores. These moreso for the reduction in price.

Happy Hunting!

This is a great idea! I have a short (granny panty-size) and full (under bra to knee) pairs of Spanx - can these be worn? Did your surgeon recommend? My mom said years ago, after you had a baby, they made you wear compression garments to help pull stomach back in-why did they stop doing that? I would think it helps get the muscles to pull in tight. Although when I've worn my Spanx I fell like I'm being strangled -using the ladies room turns into a yoga/cardio workout! I can't get out if them fast enough!

you might want to ask your doctor if the hospital provides you with a binder after surgery... mine did. they have you wear it to do your little walks in the hallway and such.