Jump to content
×
Are you looking for the BariatricPal Store? Go now!
$99 Yearly Supply Alert! 🌈 "1 per Day!" Bariatric Multivitamins

Girdle after surgery?

buffythefatslayer

Recommended Posts

buffythefatslayer    66

buffythefatslayer
Posted

Has anyone found any relief from the pressure of a girdle after surgery. I have found if I put pressure on my stomach it feels better. Anyone else.... ?

1badassbiggurl reacted to this

Share this post

Link to post
Share on other sites

sstark1285    40

sstark1285
Posted

Yes pressure on the stomach helps. I don't use my Spanx bc they are a little too tight but I hold a pillow on my tummy when I get up or have to cough.

Share this post

Link to post
Share on other sites

moregoodtimes    331

moregoodtimes
Posted

I think a true girdle would be too tight. I got the stomach support band from motherhood that was posted awhile back, but it was too big and really gave no support so i used it only once. I found that i really did not need anything anyway. I had a pillow coming home in the car but it was only psychological support and not truly needed. I do kind of hold my hand to my middle when i cough or sneeze, thinking it will hurt, but once again, not truly needed. The only time i really needed support was the first week or two when lying down on my side and a pillow works well for that. Long story short... Toss your money in a jar for new clothes rather than spend on a temporary, probably unneeded garment. Just my two cents. :)

Share this post

Link to post
Share on other sites

PerezL84    66

PerezL84
Posted

A girdle is always good maybe 2to 3 weeks after surgery. I use one everyday and the reason being is ur skin tightens a bit. It helps mold n somehow shape ur body over a period of time. I see the difference when I wear one and somehow it makes me suck up my stomach which in the end that's what u want ur stomach area to be flat as possible.

Share this post

Link to post
Share on other sites

MrsGina    101

MrsGina
Posted

My hospital supplied a tummy band and it was awesome!

1badassbiggurl reacted to this

Share this post

Link to post
Share on other sites

JackieV    246

JackieV
Posted

A girdle is always good maybe 2to 3 weeks after surgery. I use one everyday and the reason being is ur skin tightens a bit. It helps mold n somehow shape ur body over a period of time. I see the difference when I wear one and somehow it makes me suck up my stomach which in the end that's what u want ur stomach area to be flat as possible.

I am going to start wearing my Spanx for the same reason.

Share this post

Link to post
Share on other sites

Create an account or sign in to comment

You need to be a member in order to leave a comment

Create an account

Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy!

Register a new account

Sign in

Already have an account? Sign in here.

Sign In Now
Go To Topic Listing POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A

  • Trending Products

  • Trending Topics

  • Recent Status Updates

    • Goyafigs

      Goyafigs

      I had VSG 11.20.24 with Miguel Burch, MD Cedars-Sinai and I am 1 month post-op. 
      · 0 replies
      1. This update has no replies.
    • DaisyChainOz

      DaisyChainOz

      🥳 Jan 1 2025 - Day 1 of Pre Op, surgery on the 16th! 😬😅
      · 0 replies
      1. This update has no replies.
    • Alisa_S

      Alisa_S

      Just been waiting until time for my consult with my bariatric surgeon. It's scheduled for Jan 9th. Turns out I won't actually be seeing him. Apparently it'll be with his P.A.             Not sure what to expect. I thought this is where the surgeon would discuss the best surgery option for me. For years I had my heart set on the sleeve, but I've read so many people have issues with reflux - even if they've never had it before - that they've had to be revised to the bypass. I already deal with GERD & take 40 mg of Omeprazole daily, so I started studying about bypass and honestly, it seems like it might be the better choice for me. How can we discuss surgery options if the surgeon is not there?
      What happened at your first consult? Trying to get an idea of what to expect, or maybe I should say, what NOT to expect.
      · 0 replies
      1. This update has no replies.
    • rinabobina

      rinabobina

      I would like to know what questions you wish you had asked prior to your duodenal switch surgery?
      · 0 replies
      1. This update has no replies.
    • cryoder22

      cryoder22

      Day 1 of pre-op liquid diet (3 weeks) and I'm having a hard time already. I feel hungry and just want to eat. I got the protein and supplements recommend by my program and having a hard time getting 1 down. My doctor / nutritionist has me on the following:
      1 protein shake (bariatric advantage chocolate) with 8 oz of fat free milk 1 snack = 1 unjury protein shake (root beer) 1 protein shake (bariatric advantage orange cream) 1 snack = 1 unjury protein bar 1 protein shake (bariatric advantace orange cream or chocolate) 1 snack = 1 unjury protein soup (chicken) 3 servings of sugar free jello and popsicles throughout the day. 64 oz of water (I have flavor packets). Hot tea and coffee with splenda has been approved as well. Does anyone recommend anything for the next 3 weeks?
      · 1 reply
      1. NickelChip

        NickelChip

        All I can tell you is that for me, it got easier after the first week. The hunger pains got less intense and I kind of got used to it and gave up torturing myself by thinking about food. But if you can, get anything tempting out of the house and avoid being around people who are eating. I sent my kids to my parents' house for two weeks so I wouldn't have to prepare meals I couldn't eat. After surgery, the hunger was totally gone.

  • Recent Topics

  • Hot Products

  • Sign Up For
    Our Newsletter

    Follow us for the latest news
    and special product offers!
  • Together, we have lost...
      lbs

    PatchAid Vitamin Patches

    Bariatric Forums

    For Patients

    Health Professionals

    Search Surgeons

    Bariatric Surgeons: Want to research a weight loss surgery surgeon? Enter their last name below to start!

    ×