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I had one that they put on me before I woke up from surgery. It helped tremendously the first week. I took it off around a week or so post op. It just provided extra support to my weak/sore ab muscles that were cut and stitched. Helped me lay on my side and sleep without discomfort as well. I highly recommend it.

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I had one that they put on me before I woke up from surgery. It helped tremendously the first week. I took it off around a week or so post op. It just provided extra support to my weak/sore ab muscles that were cut and stitched. Helped me lay on my side and sleep without discomfort as well. I highly recommend it.

Ok good. I bought myself a good one from a medical supply store and was hoping it worked. I have to go back to work a week after surgery and figured it might help. Thanks again!

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I am two weeks post op... Don't wear mine much anymore but, it is nearby and I think I overdid it today and will put it back on

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@@Sassy Little Redhead

I found it very helpful and pain relieving. I am at 3.5 weeks and am still wearing it when I work. (On my feet a lot during the day) It definitely provides support and makes the abdomen feel more "protected" and "held together" I purposely wear it quite tight. In the first 2 weeks I wore it around the clock! Only took it off to shower.

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YES for sure. They gave me one in the hospital and put me in it that first day.

Made all the difference. I used it for about a week. Tapered off to just using it to sleep with the last few days.

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I had one. I wore it for the first 2 weeks and it helped so much with keeping the pain minimal. I would highly suggest it.

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I have one from my last csection so I am packing mine. surgery in the morning!!!

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I wore mine for about two weeks. I felt like my abdomen was going to split open so felt like I needed it. It did provide some support.

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I have one from my last csection so I am packing mine. surgery in the morning!!!

Good luck!

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Sassy, thanks to your original post, and replies you received, I have been wearing my binder 24 hours again. Two weeks post and I must have done something wrong as have been hurting and back to pain meds. The binder really helps.

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Sassy, thanks to your original post, and replies you received, I have been wearing my binder 24 hours again. Two weeks post and I must have done something wrong as have been hurting and back to pain meds. The binder really helps.

Hope you feel better. Take it easy.

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The band keeps rolling up on me. :-( My body is funny shaped I have narrow waist but really big hips. I started wear girdle panties to hold me together. I actually think they hold me better. Any advise for me.

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