I’m one month post-op and I don’t need to wear my binder anymore for my incisions however I like wearing it to the gym and for work (I have a very physical job, up and down ladders, lifting and bending down). I like the support it gives me.

Anyone else do this?

I ordered mine on Amazon:
https://www.amazon.com/BraceAbility-Bariatric-Abdominal-Binder-Circumference/dp/B00QLYYWUS/ref=lp_8274310011_1_2_a_it?srs=8274310011&ie=UTF8&qid=1510771578&sr=8-2&th=1

I never heard of that, nor did the said anything about it. I had my sleeve 2 days ago

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I never had one and I never heard of anyone having one. Did you have a laparoscopic surgery? Maybe its used for when you have an open surgery then you have a binder? With the laparoscopic surgery you just have tiny little incisions; I was sent home with little pieces of surgical tape on mine.

I never had one and I never heard of anyone having one. Did you have a laparoscopic surgery? Maybe its used for when you have an open surgery then you have a binder? With the laparoscopic surgery you just have tiny little incisions; I was sent home with little pieces of surgical tape on mine.

I had my sleeve done laparoscopically. I thought everyone got one. It helped a lot for me personally

I had my sleeve done laparoscopically. I thought everyone got one. It helped a lot for me personally

I guess it must be another one of those surgeon choice/differences. Until today I never heard of anyone having a binder other than people who had plastic surgery. Learning something different

No binder for me. I also thought it was mainly used post-PS. I never had issues with my incisions that made me want or need to protect them.

I have never heard of one and obviously didn’t use one. However, I am so hardcore I didn’t take any pain meds post surgery and I pulled my own drain and branded the hole shut with a hot fire poker.

I’m one month post-op and I don’t need to wear my binder anymore for my incisions however I like wearing it to the gym and for work (I have a very physical job, up and down ladders, lifting and bending down). I like the support it gives me.
Anyone else do this?

I wore won after hernia surgery in 1999. But I've never heard of anyone wearing one after VSG.

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I never had a binder, it wasn't necessary. I'm 6 months out..

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Most people don't have them post weight loss surgery. Mine was a year ago and I didn't have one or need one. The incisions are so tiny. I did have a drain for a couple of days, which is rare. The binder must be even more rare, I have only heard of them being used after plastic surgery. I also did not have bandages to change. My incisions were covered with super sticky surgical tape. I was told NOT to pull it off but to let it fall off on its own. It took weeks to fall off (yes, I showered daily) which was fine with me. My scars are minimal.

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What's a binder? I never received on lol but good luck on your journey I Thank God for my decision and results !

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I’ve had my sleeve 1 week ago today. I haven’t walked yet as still very sore, weak and nauseous. I’m worried as everyone is walking and I’m not able yet. Finding it hard to get in protein.[emoji22]

You need to make yourself get up and walk or you will get blood clots. Once and hour I got up and just made a few laps around the house unless I was sleeping.

The nausea can be caused by dehydration. Sip, sip, sip your water.

I was really slow being able to get my protein in. Even two or three weeks post op I struggled to get a couple of shakes down a day. It took me hours to finish each one so I was sipping all day.

Recovery was very slow for me but please talk to your doctor. Dehydration is a dangerous thing. That being said you have a raw, torn up stomach. It takes weeks for the staple line to fully heal. I know it seems like most people are eating again no big deal but be patient with yourself.

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I have never heard of one and obviously didn’t use one. However, I am so hardcore I didn’t take any pain meds post surgery and I pulled my own drain and branded the hole shut with a hot fire poker.

Are you joking? Why would you do those things?

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Never had to wear a binder.

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It isn't required, but if you have used one post abdomen surgery, you will know that it does help. Even with laparoscopic surgery they are opening you up, and moving your anatomy around to gain clear access to your stomach. Until you fully heal, you have cuts in your abdomen muscles (which is why there is a huge risk of a hernia post op).

I only had iv pain meds the two nights in hospital (only at bedtime), was doing office work the next day in my hospital bed, and had 0 nausea. I didn't take any pain meds at home, and was walking a mile per day from day 3.

If I wasn't using the binder, I wouldn't have been able to walk as far, as we know there is some abdomen pain. By holding your stomach in place, you avoid pains associated with movement.

This is a very cheap aid to your recovery, if you can afford it, I would suggest it to everyone. It is something you will use for a week or two, until your abdomen pain just magically disappears. I would buy one, bring it with you to the hospital (i used mine day of surgery while I walked around the nursing stations), if they provide you one, you can simply return yours.