I am just curious if they still have you wear a binder after surgery?

I wore mine for a couple of weeks. It really helped with those unexpected coughs and sneezes!

some people have them, some don't. I didn't have one.

I bought one and it helped tremendously when I was trying to turn over back and forth in bed!

The BariatricPal Store carries the Premium Abdominal Binder for Bariatric and Plastic Surgery by DeRoyal at https://store.bariatricpal.com/products/premium-abdominal-binder-for-bariatric-and-plastic-surgery-by-deroyal. I personally didn't use one after either of my weight loss surgeries but patients tell me that it makes a HUGE difference. I used one after RNY reversal since that was an open procedure and I don't think I could have managed without it.

I bought one on amazon it got me through the first two weeks, now I no longer need it

They gave me one at the hospital the first time I got out of bed. I used it about a week or 2. It helped quite a bit because you don't have to use your hands to support your sore belly when moving around. Also, it makes walking more comfortable.

Thanks everyone! I had an open procedure the first time and the binder was a Godsend so I am hoping for Lap this time

Does the hospital usually have one available if you ask or do you need to purchase one?

1 hour ago, Chiptress said:

Does the hospital usually have one available if you ask or do you need to purchase one?

Some do and some don't. I'd ask your surgeon prior to surgery.

I did not have one or need one.

Never was even offered one- maybe my surgeon doesn't believe of them ?

I am just curious if they still have you wear a binder after surgery?

I will be 3 weeks out on Wednesday & I've wore mine constantly. I did remove it to wash it and could tell the difference in aches while moving around, bending etc.

I think I wore mine for about 3 weeks for my first surgery