Ruffus 66 Posted November 1, 2012 The Dr. said I am fine how ever my stomach fat is pulling on my incisions so much that it is terribly painful! I am still taking pain medication... using ice packs and still resting. I am 10 days out. Does anyone have a simple suggestion of that I can do? I don't want to take the Vicodin anymore. I want to be back to normal for my kids sake! Thanks for your help in advance Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
elibu 17 Posted November 1, 2012 Try an abdominal binder. You can get them at babies or drug stores. It helped me a lot. 1 Mickie Vest reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ruffus 66 Posted November 1, 2012 I will look for one! First thing in the morning... Thank you for the quick response! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mokee 588 Posted November 1, 2012 They have them at Walmart also back in the exercise equiqment. 1 Ruffus reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Amber'sJourney 14 Posted November 2, 2012 Make sure you rest and don't bend down/over. I had pulled stitches that tore my muscle. The binder made my back hurt and then when I took the binder off it was an excruciating, I want to pass out kinda pain! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
carolrod 8 Posted November 2, 2012 I used a binder, however the pain didn't go away until my stitches were pulled. I was allergic to them. I developed some redness and two raised areas. I had them removed 11 days postoperative. And I am now 2 weeks out. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Justsleevin49 12 Posted November 2, 2012 I only had one incision that was really pulling. I put on some of those more elastic support panties and used heat on the area. Really helped. 1 Ruffus reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ailly 32 Posted November 2, 2012 The belly binders for pregnant women work well and are comfy. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
