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AnaLiza    42

AnaLiza
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Okay so I had my surgery on Tuesday, and let me just say the first twelve hours I felt like I was going to die I was in so much pain.. But it passed now it's soreness, I was wondering how many of you feel extremely tight on the right abdomen when trying to move, sit, stand up or bend?? Like to were it almost feels like if you don't support your stomach it's going to pop open?? Cause I'm having this issue right now and it's pretty pain full and scary! Any suggestions? I have 5 incisions from having the VSG done.

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chycky    671

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In my pre-op class, this was mentioned as reason to have pillow for coughing and getting up

i am sure other experienced commenters will weigh in with insight

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AnaLiza    42

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I been using the pillow wonder if I can use a belly brace

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chycky    671

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i saw the belly braces on Amazon and wondered if anyone used or recommended...

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melissajoi    6

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I order a bariatric support belt because it hurt if I didn't support myself. As I lost weight the first 4 weeks it felt like it was pulling on the large incision. I'm 6 weeks post and do not have any more problems.

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AnaLiza    42

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My husband went to get me a brace, emailed my nurse she said would be fine so long as doesn't rub on my incisions I too feel the pull more so on the larger incision.

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chycky    671

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Please share brands of brace that you bought or have liked. From images it is hard to imagine one that fits and doesn't hit incisions

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