Girdle after surgery?

[buffythefatslayer 66]

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.... ?

[sstark1285 40]

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.

[moregoodtimes 331]

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.

[PerezL84 66]

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.

[MrsGina 101]

My hospital supplied a tummy band and it was awesome!

[buffythefatslayer 66]

I am wearing Spanx right now and it feels so much better to get pressure on that left side.

[JackieV 246]

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.