Stomach binder?

[nessa259 19]

Hi all. I am 4 weeks post op from a band to sleeve revision. I have heard of people using stomach binders after surgery to protect their incisions but I am wondering if anyone has used them after healing? I am not so much losing pounds but inches for sure and my stomach is becoming saggy and the skin is loose. Any insight?

[Beni 1,484]

Lose skin is going to happen anyway but working your abs will be the best way of achieving the waist you want. I did buy a binder but more for support because I need it as it hurts to turn.

[nessa259 19]

@@Beni Yes I am going to start an exercises as soon as I'm cleared. I just know that they won't tighten up everything as I have been down this road before. Just looking for something to hold it in and show off all the hard work I guess

[Jennifer Rogers 111]

Absolutely! Go for it!!!

[Stephanie Kandace 69]

My MD said I could wear a binder soon as I can tolerate it and I am 4 days out. First day home from the hospital I wore a girdle I've had forever that wasn't that tight and continue to wear that or Spanx just because I feel more secure. By 4 weeks you should be able to wear a girdle or waist trainer for sure.

[puttingme1st 143]

They have me a binder in the hospital right after surgery. Best. Thing. Ever. I wore it for the first few days all the time and when I can start exercising harder, I'm going to wear it then. I'm doing it more for helping the pains that still happen after surgery, but if it helps loose skin, even better!

[Crystal88 85]

I had talked to my doctor about this at my pre-op appointment and he flat out said I wouldn't need one; that bypass patients tend to need one, but I'd be fine. WELL, I had the hardest time moving around in my hospital bed and my bed, so I think getting one would've definitely been beneficial!!