Abdominal Binder?

[Gumpgal 45]

Hello. I am scheduled for surgery July 28th, I am also having a hernia repair at the same time. I was wondering if anyone used an abdominal binder after surgery? If so, did it help? Is this something I should purchase prior to surgery??

[The Candidate 3,215]

You might want to check with the hospital/surgeon first. I'm a rabid pre planner so I purchased one. Only to find out that they will be providing one for me free of charge.

[Gumpgal 45]

Thanks! @ The Candidate I will have to ask at my pre op appointment. I didn't even think about the hospital providing one.

[shelleylester 28]

I had the same situation... It was so painful. Good meds though. Taking longer to get moving the way i like but getting there. They will give you a binder there but you'll want a spare.

[Gumpgal 45]

Ugh... I am not looking forward to the pain I know it's surgery and I'm expecting some pain, just the added trauma of the hernia repair is going to make it worse. Yuck

[shelleylester 28]

Not gonna lie... Mine was bad and each one different. Stay on top of the pain and you'll do great

[Gumpgal 45]

For anyone that was wondering if buying an Abdominal binder is worth it... YES! I have been able to move more with less or no pain at all. The support makes all the differences.

[ohjul 51]

I woke up from surgery with one on. I'm 3 weeks out and sore if I take it off too long.

[fit2cmygirlsgrow 5]

Don't stress too bad over the pain. As said previously though take your meds on schedule the first few days so you don't go through unnecessary pain. I'm 4 days post -op and have only had 2 major pain episodes and I had a 6 hour surgery due to having to have a previous Nissen surgery taken down and there was lots of of scaring and adhesions. They also have me a binder at the hospital and it helps. Especially if you have a JP drain.

[shelleylester 28]

I'm 4 weeks out. Still have a lot of pain and open wounds. I wear mine all day and take it off at night. I couldn't walk more than 10 mins without it.

[Gumpgal 45]

@@shelleylester I am only 5 days post op and I couldn't agree more. The last two nights I have been woken up by an intense ripping burning feeling in my lower abdomen. Pressure is the only thing that helps it. Thank goodness for the ab binder. I am supposed to go back to work tomorrow, I know there is no way I could even consider if it wasn't for the binder.

[The Candidate 3,215]

I agree with @@Gumpgal wear the binder, especially when you're up and about. It helps support you.

[Daisee68 2,493]

So strange in one more way doctors are different. She never mentioned a binder nor did I think to look in to getting one. Didn't have one after my hysterectomy either. With both surgeries I didn't want anything pressing on my stomach and wore the loosest toga pants I could find. Sounds uncomfortable but glad it gives relief to some!

[doyouhear 8]

For those who purchased their own, what kind did you get? Like a Spanx? Or are there specific surgical ones? I have a feeling there is no way is be able to get spanx on after surgery.

[shelleylester 28]

Mine was given to me in hospital.