Anyone using an abdominal binder post surgery

[trekker954 421]

I was wondering if anyone else is using an abdominal binder after surgery. I never saw anyone post anything about a binder.

I bought one just in case and when I do my walking I put it on and it seems to help plus I don't have to hold my belly or press in with a pillow. I'm just 4 days post op. I still have quite a painful area on the left/middle side of my tummy. It may be gas, or it may be the incision which is very tender. I don't know if I can say which. I'm really able to pull myself out of my recliner, sit up, etc. the first two days, no way.

[losingtheselumps 93]

I used one after surgery for the first week or two. I agree, it helps when walking (keeps the jiggly in one place, lol). I have heard some people wear it to bed even after the first few weeks to help shape the stomach, but I don't know how much that would help.

[Rebemtmp 1]

I got one and use it off and on. I wear it when I know I am doing a lot of walking and plan to use it when I return to work due to I do a lot of sitting and standing.

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[hnewman 9]

At my hospital they put the binder on you after surgery and that is how you wake up. I have used it a lot more than I thought I would. I will be 3 weeks post op tomorrow and still throw it on occasionally if my stomach is bothering me.

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[trekker954 421]

So happy to hear. I didn't want to be doing any damage to my tummy by using it. But it's either that or constantly pressing in the center as I walk.

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[losingtheselumps 93]

You're definitely not doing any damage. My surgeon also put mine on me right after surgery and said I could wear it as long as I wanted/needed.

[ButterflySeoul 98]

I wore mine home from the hospital and it was a great help with pain- especially when going to stand up. I also wore it for the first month or more, when I went back to work. That thing was a life saver

[knowmydestiny 13]

@trekker954. I just happened to read your post from 7/31 announcing your decision. Glad to see the update and look forward to hearing more about your journey.

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[MemphisWLS 58]

What brand is that and where can we buy?

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[Rebemtmp 1]

@@MemphisWLS, I got mine at Destination Maternity. It is listed as a "post-partum/C-section belt". You can also do a search on Amazon under "Abdominal Binders for WLS" and it will provide a good variety.

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[MemphisWLS 58]

@@MemphisWLS, I got mine at Destination Maternity. It is listed as a "post-partum/C-section belt". You can also do a search on Amazon under "Abdominal Binders for WLS" and it will provide a good variety.

Never to old to reach for a new goal.

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Thanks so much appreciate your help.

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[Browneyedgirl41 176]

I bought mine from Amazon. I had the nurses put it on me right after surgery at the surgery center and wore it on and off (but a good amount) for the first 2 weeks. I highly recommend one.