Compression Garments

[snacky 6]

Where does everyone get their compression garments from?

[TheRealMeIsHere! 863]

My surgeon, I woke up with it on. Then after a period of time I bought these

http://www.walmart.com/ip/Cupid-Women-s-Extra-Firm-Control-Waist-Cincher/23653041

and

http://www.walmart.com/ip/20932092

[mcjenkins1 33]

Why did you have to buy them? I thought once you left the hospital, you didn't have to wear them

[snacky 6]

They told me to wear the binder they are going to give me for a week and then compression garment for 3 weeks. Every surgeon is different. Some don't have you wear one at all!

[Martene81 383]

My surgeon ordered me one and I have to wear it for 2 weeks.

[TheRealMeIsHere! 863]

For optimal results and to reduce swelling after a TT/panni, 3-6 months of compression is recommended. I went with the 6 months, as I was lucky enough to have insurance cover it and went through so much to get the body I want, that I wanted the BEST possible outcome. Six months, in the scheme of things, is really a drop in the bucket. It also is more comfortable, as the muscles heal.

[mcjenkins1 33]

The doctor has not mentioned this to me, but I will call his office to find out. I also misunderstood what compression garments you guys were talking about. I wasn't thinking of Spanks type garments. The only compression items I've ever had to wear were those that they put on your legs in the hospital. Thanks for the information.

[AvaFern 3,516]

My doctor told me to wear a binder for 2 weeks for both my abdominoplasty and my posterior body lift and that he did not require compression garments. I however love compression garments because they make you feel exponentially more secure, especially while you are sleeping. I bought the Marena brand on Amazon. I have 3..two are L, one is a M, and the two larges I must have worn and washed 100+ times each and they are both still in perfect condition. In theory you don't need a compression garment, but in practice, I was really really glad I had ordered mine before surgery. I wore one while the other was in the laundry and kept them on almost 24/7 for about 3 weeks. I broke them out again at about 6 weeks when I had swelling after one surgery. They initially feel a bit like they are turning you into a sausage, but they also make you feel safer somehow as well.