Stomach binder
I wore mine for weeks and weeks. I actually liked the support. When I went back for my 1 month post op, my doctor told me I no longer needed it...he kind of smiled. I told him I liked the support it gave me. I think I was hesitant that once it came off and the weight of my abdomen once again pulled downward I would be uncomfortable. I wore it more at night, turning in bed was always hard with so much weight being carried in my abdomen. I finally had to just chunk my security blanket. I can't remember how long I was told to wear it according to doctor's orders.
I think everyone is different. I personally did not like wearing it. I wore it the first week post-op while I still had my drain in. I could pin the drain inside and flatten it out so others could not see it under my clothes. At home I took it off most of the time.
It won't hurt you to wear it if you prefer it. A co-worker had the surgery and he wore his for a while. He had back issues and I think he liked the back support. It probably also depends if you had open or lap surgery. I can see the people that had open surgery would have a bigger need.
It won't hurt you to wear it if you prefer it. A co-worker had the surgery and he wore his for a while. He had back issues and I think he liked the back support. It probably also depends if you had open or lap surgery. I can see the people that had open surgery would have a bigger need.
Winnie
my doc said I could wear mine as long as I wanted and after a TT several years ago I wore one for over 3 months , I loved the support.
I will find out next week if i like it this time :)
I will find out next week if i like it this time :)
Donna Q. --5'8" -60 years old
Band 2005
hw320 sw276 lw with band 195 gw 160-180?
Bypass 4/4/2012
pre sw 258 lw RNY 162 cw 203
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