When does it stop

[pnw218 14]

Whats an abdominal binder? Where do you get one? I was thinking about just wearing a tight undershirt to hold things still.

I got mine due to back pain and I think I bought it at a sporting goods store for about $20. Walmart or Target might even carry them.

I forgot that I did wear mine a few times after surgery. If I knew I was going to be doing alot of walking or something. It was good for a little extra support.

It is about 12" wide and a few feet long. It has velcro on the edges. You wrap it snuggly around your abdomen. It is a type of stretchy rubber (?) type material. It is quite comfy. When my back is having an attack, I wear it day and night.

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Edited April 27, 2010 by pnw218

[cajun 46]

I am seven months out and still "get the gurgles" sometimes. No definite pattern that I can tell. I'd rather gurgle than be obese, so I'm not complaining about it.

[HEARTONMYSLEEVE 1]

I get the gurgles like crazy. I am only 3 weeks out but they are insane. It doesn't really bother me all that much but makes it hard to drink and eat sometimes. My husband laughs at night when we go to bed and he lays his head on my chest. He said it sounds like a lot is going on in there. I am curious what causes all the sounds. Hope it doesn't last forever though.

I have not had any real pain since I came home from the hospital on the day after surgery, however, today i think I may have pulled something at work as the left side of my stomach and across my back was hurting. It was like a cramp and then itchy needle prick feelings. I don't actually know if that made any sense but hey. I probably just overdid it at work.

[stcyt 15]

Hey..

good to see you posting heartonmysleeve. I know you had it kind of rough there at first. I've been thinking about you. Glad your doing better.