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I had VGS on 12/30/13....about 19-20 days ago. I know that was not a long time ago but I'm still having some pains and discomfort in my abdomen. I was told that it's still within "normal" but more or less how long did you have this pain??? I'm still wearing the support band I was given in the hospital because I would not be able to walk around too long without it. I returned to work this last monday (2 weeks out)....i have an office job so I am able to sit...but i have to do some walking also ....it's a big office with long hallways but by around 4 pm...i'm in pain and ready to come home and lay down. It isn't an aweful pain just very consistent....how much more am I going to have it????

thank you,

ellie

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No doubt in my mind that the band you are wearing around your middle is making you uncomfortable...Your incisions need air to help heal them and your body is still swollen from the surgery.....

I was told by my team not to wear those until I started to have extra skin...It would cause problems in the long run if i wore them too soon....Everything is a process......

Hope this helps!

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yes, RJ's....i thought the band was helpful??? but what you say make sense

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yes, RJ's....i thought the band was helpful??? but what you say make sense

thank you

Your welcome... :)

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My sister had a binder and was told not to wear it longer than 7 days.

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