abdominal binder

[dianeseattle]

When I had my surgery, I was sent home with an abdominal binder. And a lot of people who have this surgery also are sent home with binders. Please, if you are pre-op, ask your clinic or doctor if you will be receiving an abdominal binder. If not, get one! You will never know as much pain from surgery as the pain that comes from tugging at staples or stitches.

 

[CherylKa]

I wish I had seen this before my surgery Wednesday. I was not given one. On day two, the pulling was unbelievable, I spent most of the day in my recliner. And ordered a binder from Amazon. It arrived yesterday afternoon and the rest of the day was better and today even more improved.

 

[CherylKa]

So, I’m not really happy with the binder I got from Amazon. It rolls and is rough. Can someone recommend one that is comfortable and works?
Thanks

 

[missyinacage]

I used EVERYDAY MEDICAL Plus Size Post Surgery Binder, which I ordered on Amazon. I liked the one from the hospital better, but this one worked well for me. Try it over your tee or PJs for extra comfort.

Please keep in mind that due to differences in body types, you may have to try more than one. My husband could not comfortably wear any of them, due to where he carries his weight (very high on his abdomen). Some are thicker and some are thinner. Really consider how much space you want covered.

 

[suzannethemom]

Please, if you are pre-op, ask your clinic or doctor if you will be receiving an abdominal binder. If not, get one! You will never know as much pain from surgery as the pain that comes from tugging at staples or stitches.

I asked my surgeon and he said I will wake-up with an abdominal binder on. How long will I need to wear it?

 

[dianeseattle]

So, I’m not really happy with the binder I got from Amazon. It rolls and is rough. Can someone recommend one that is comfortable and works?
Thanks

You may need to get two binders in order to be wide enough for your torso. And do you wear it over a t-shirt or some kind of cloth? I would.

• Call your surgical department at hospital where where you had your surgery. Doctors give them out to anyone who has abdominal surgery and they have them in stock.
• Check out the home Depot or other hardware stores. They have a large selection of belts for people who deliver refrigerators and such.
• Go to a sporting goods store and ask for a binder. They have them for weightlifters.
• Try a medical supply store. They generally have stuff like this.

 

[dianeseattle]

I asked my surgeon and he said I will wake-up with an abdominal binder on. How long will I need to wear it?

You'll just want to wear it until you feel healed up. That might be a week or two or even longer. They are just elastic strips with velcro so they're adjustable to get tighter for your smaller size. It really will save your life.

 

[Meover50]

So glad I read this post. My surgical team didn’t offer a binder but now that I have one…whew such a big difference.

 

[NewChallenge]

Talk to your team about the binger first. My team did not want me to use the binder.

 

[suzannethemom]

I read an article that advises wearing it for no more than a week. Overuse can lead to problems with stomach muscles.

 

[dianeseattle]

As always, ask your surgeon. I was told to take it off when I felt comfortable without it.