Does anyone suggest a specific abdominal binder post op? Any experiences using them good or bad?

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I am glad you asked Erin. I am 3.5 weeks post op and looking for a great binder/waist trainer that is not so expensive. Any good ones?

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I never used an actual binder post op RNY. I did however and still use spanx to tuck away all my lose skin.

Is that your goal hiding the loose skin? Or are you wanting to use one for some other reason?

If it is to hide loose skin, I have bought many brands over the last two years and found for me that spanx is worth the extra money.

And they have many different shapes.

I have started working out and was told that binders and waist shapers are great to use so you don't end up with loose skin. So was just looking for suggestions. So many products.

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I used a binder for a month after RNY surgery and it gave me a lot of support for my back while healing. Hospitals used to always give a binder with any abdominal surgery.

They no longer do in order to save money. I got mine from a medical supply store and they charged it to my insurance.

Oh wow. Thank you for that. I didn't know the insurance would pay for it.

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I never used an actual binder post op RNY. I did however and still use spanx to tuck away all my lose skin.

Is that your goal hiding the loose skin? Or are you wanting to use one for some other reason?

If it is to hide loose skin, I have bought many brands over the last two years and found for me that spanx is worth the extra money.

And they have many different shapes.

I have seen people refer to using them, for support and healing. Was wondering what people thought.

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I got mine at the hospital and I found one on amazon

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