When can I suck it in again?

[Brn2blossom 88]

I was sleeved 11/18 and I go back to work 12/6. Will i be able to suck in my gut by then? My tummy/abs are so sore still I can't imagine wearing jeans let alone sitting in jeans. When will my tummy feel normal?

[scstxrn 213]

I haven't been sleeved yet, but it was about 5 weeks after laproscopic gallbladder - a good 6 weeks after C-section before I felt like I could hold it in for any length of time.

Until then, you might think about an abdominal binder or Slimpressions.< /p>

I was a Spanx girl until I found one that you step into and pull up instead of the other way around.. helps the tummy be in the 'right spot' instead of just pushing it all downward.

[Brn2blossom 88]

Thank you! I have some maternity clothes I might try too I think

[nails211 17]

I started wearing my shaper at 2 weeks post op and the support felt great and also reduced the abdominal pain from my stomach hanging down

[newstartme 24]

I was sleeve the 18th and my belly is a bit swollen and bloated. I hope goes away soon.

[SuperDave 1,115]

+1 on the abdominal binder. It makes a huge difference in how you feel!

[Miaoreo 134]

Please share what brand of 'shaper' this is....

I haven't been sleeved yet, but it was about 5 weeks after laproscopic gallbladder - a good 6 weeks after C-section before I felt like I could hold it in for any length of time.

Until then, you might think about an abdominal binder or Slimpressions.< /p>

I was a Spanx girl until I found one that you step into and pull up instead of the other way around.. helps the tummy be in the 'right spot' instead of just pushing it all downward.

[scstxrn 213]

Slimpressions.

They have several that cover the tummy completely, open bra (so I can wear my own), with shoulder straps (so it doesn't roll down) - I like the ones that start with bike shorts, but some don't.. and you have to have time to go to the bathroom... but all of them are made where you step into them and pull them up, instead of putting them on and pull them down.

[JenWith 96]

Compression binder for sure. I woke up from my sleeve surgery wearing one. Surprised the hospital didn't provide one for you. I don't think I could have moved around comfortably after surgery without it. Wore it for 9 days straight. I was only out of it when in the shower.

I've been working from home for the month of November (I had my surgery on 11/5) so I've been living in yoga pants. I think now that my incisions have healed and swelling is down, I can wear jeans but I plan on wearing Spanx. Just so that the jeans don't rub. One of my incisions (the big one) is still a bit tender.

[VSGforV 5]

My surgery was 11/10 & going back to work 12/1. I plan to wear Spanx. They are light underneath my clothes & give just enough support for me. No jeans just yet. My larger incision is still too sensitive.

[Ladybug411 2]

I started wearing jeans around 3weeks out.