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Stomach Band or Support

Do I need a stomach band support type thing for after surgery?

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    • AB2B
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      I've read others used them and it helped. My doctor however does not allow the use of one

    • EmmyJ
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      The hospital gave me an abdominal binder (I woke up with it after surgery) and I have not stopped wearing in in the 19 days since! I personally like the support but everyone's different.

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    I've read others used them and it helped. My doctor however does not allow the use of one

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    Oh wow. Well I guess I will find out on the 9th at my preop appointment



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    The hospital gave me an abdominal binder (I woke up with it after surgery) and I have not stopped wearing in in the 19 days since! I personally like the support but everyone's different.

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