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Hi Everyone!

I hope you are all well :)

I am just wondering if any of you used an abdominal binder after surgery? I have talked with a few people who have had WLS and found it helpful. My mother has had 2 laparoscopic surgeries over the past 2 years and she said that they were a lifesaver.

I'm in the process of buying everything I need to be totally prepared for coming home after surgery now! My surgeon said that he doesn't give them out, but that if I would feel more comfortable, he has no issue with me using one and thinks I may find it helpful.

Before I spend the money, I am just wondering if any of you guys used binders post op, and if you found it helpful?

Thanks!

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I did not use one. I was 58 when I had the procedure and seemed to heal very fast. Of course, everyone needs to do what is best for them. What did your doctor suggest?

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I just posed this questions two days ago.

http://www.bariatricpal.com/topic/375022-anyone-using-an-abdominal-binder-post-surgery/

But yes, I use when when going for my walk, it helps

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I asked my surgeon if he used them routinely or not. He said he was happy to provide one, but most people complained they were too hot and too uncomfortable so he stopped using them.

@@ChocolateDropp7 has made a good point... reduces the effect of gravity. My surgeon does not use a drain so perhaps I will request the abdominal binder. I like things that makes sense! Ha.

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I asked my surgeon if he used them routinely or not. He said he was happy to provide one, but most people complained they were too hot and too uncomfortable so he stopped using them.

@@ChocolateDropp7 has made a good point... reduces the effect of gravity. My surgeon does not use a drain so perhaps I will request the abdominal binder. I like things that makes sense! Ha.

I asked for it and was told they weren't used because of the risk of infection and friction on the incision sites. I wish I still had my old one. Gravity isn't my friend right now. A little support would help a lot.

Female

NC

HW:280

HT:5'9"

VSG:9/6/16

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