Good Afternoon Everyone! I pray this message finds you blessed. My question is how long after surgery did you have to wear your binder? This thing is annoying... Thanks in advance

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Wear it as long as possible it will help give you a shape and help you not have as much loose skin. I wear very tight spanx to this day and I had my surgery in 2007 and have lost 237 lbs. I weigh 134 now.

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Thanks because no one explained that

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My doctor said it's not necessary since I didn't have open surgery, so never.

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For Michiganders---It may be different? Just kidding..

My Dr did not require one as well with non-open surgery.

My original VBG of 20 years ago did require one and I used it for 3 weeks, to allow for healing of skin and muscles that were cut.

Lol... @Michiganders...ok makes sense ...thank you all

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I didn't have an open surgery but I still wore one and continue to wear a tight spanx. I go to support groups and before surgery someone gave me that advice and I stuck with it. Until or if I do have the skin removed it helps me hold a nice hour glass figure.

What brand do you get the most support from?