abdominal binder

Liz J.
on 9/26/11 11:23 am - Woonsocket, RI
Did you use one post - op?
gbsinsatx
on 9/26/11 11:40 am - San Antonio, TX
 No, because my waist was smaller than my abdomen/hips so it just rode up and was uncomfortable. I just held my left side alot (that incision is a killer for about 2 weeks).

Age at RNY: 55, Height: 5'4", Consultation Weight: 331 lbs-12/1/2009, RNY Surgery Weight: 281 lbs-3/22/2010, Goal Weight Reached: 141 lbs-6/23/2011, Lowest Weight: 126 lbs-12/11/2011

Current Age: 61, Current Weight: 161 lbs-5/20/2016Total Weight Loss Maintained: 170 lbs  

                                      

labellavita1982
on 9/26/11 12:19 pm - Neenah, WI
Yes I had one. I wore it for a month post op because I had issues with an incision and with my hyper active son, they thought it would be best.
        
HW-500lbs SW-381 CW-235 GW-185
Steph
Suzanne Gottschalk
on 9/26/11 12:22 pm - Columbia, MO
Yes and wouldn't have traded it for anything! Went back to working 50 hours a week immediately after surgery and wore it a month.
Winnie_the_Pooh
on 9/26/11 12:39 pm
I had one on coming out of surgery.  I wore it the first week when I left the house to hide the drainage bulb and pinned the drainage bulb on it.  After that, not so much.  It just wasn't that comfortable.

 Winnie

 

(deactivated member)
on 9/26/11 2:06 pm - TX
I did, and it was a lifesaver. I wore it very TIGHT and it helped so much. I hated to take it off for my shower! I wore it from day 3 after surgery until about 30 days or so. I felt like it really minimized that left side incision pain and helped when I was getting up and down.
Liz J.
on 9/26/11 9:51 pm - Woonsocket, RI
I hope Im provided one by the hospital/Dr. if not, I think I will ask if I can purchase one myself to use. Im getting open RNY.
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