Abdominal compression bandage?

[anniemay 150]

I had surgery on Thursday and came home today. I have a large elastic wrap kinda thing. Fits like a girdle. I forgot to ask how long I have to wear it. Has anyone else had one of these?

[Luvlvnlyfe5 48]

I didn't have one but thought about putting my belly and on from pregnancy. I feel like my belly needs some support. Do you did it helpful?

[JennyBeth 127]

I wore mine until it was comfortable not to wear it anymore. I think I was 4 weeks out. I would take it with me to work and by about half way through the day I would put it back on.

[makemyownluck 785]

I only wore mine a couple of days. It wasn't quite long enough and the bottom rubbed on my lower belly giving me a friction blister. It helped those couple of days I used it, but after that I didn't need it. I'm 9 days out now and feeling great.

[JennyBeth 127]

I agree it should've been 2 inches wider, but it helped me a lot. It hurt when things felt "jiggly"!

[hourglass 22]

I was wondering about the binder as well.

I got one in the hospital. I also just ordered some on eBay.

I was so shocked that the hospital gave me an XL binder especially since i wore size 3x and 4x stretch pants. it fits, though. my waist has always been disproportionately small when compared to the rest of my body though, but I didn't think an XL would work lol.

for those who took it off...do you find yourself doing other things to kind of support your tummy? layering tank tops or wearing yoga pants with the thingie folded up?