Binder

[sill21 69]

If you were given a binder or purchased one, how long did you wear it after sleeve surgery?

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[ShelterDog64 2,364]

I wore mine for about 5 mins...hated it. I'm in the minority, though

[Erissel 12]

I had my surgery on 12/9 and I'm still wearing my binder. I put it on as I was getting discharged from the hospital and it was the most awesome feeling in the world. It provides support for all the jiggly, sensitive flesh and makes you feel protected.

Incidentally, I also have a hematoma on my stomach that resulted from the surgery, and wearing a binder is the only way I could function without narcotic painkillers. The pain is too much if I take it off, so I foresee wearing it at least for a few more weeks.

For how expensive they are (like $15), I would absolutely buy one. If you don't end up needing it, so be it. If you do, however... you'll be glad you had it.

[JodiT140 34]

It really helps me when I'm out going to the store or running errands. I would recommend getting one!

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[sill21 69]

It really helps me when I'm out going to the store or running errands. I would recommend getting one!

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I have one I just wanted to know when people stopped wearing it.

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[greycurls 11]

Any recommendations for one in particular? I'm 4 days out and feel like a binder might help

[Who'sThere 331]

I had my surgery on 12/9 and I'm still wearing my binder. I put it on as I was getting discharged from the hospital and it was the most awesome feeling in the world. It provides support for all the jiggly, sensitive flesh and makes you feel protected.

Incidentally, I also have a hematoma on my stomach that resulted from the surgery, and wearing a binder is the only way I could function without narcotic painkillers. The pain is too much if I take it off, so I foresee wearing it at least for a few more weeks.

For how expensive they are (like $15), I would absolutely buy one. If you don't end up needing it, so be it. If you do, however... you'll be glad you had it.

Where did you find one for $15? I'd like to have another to wear while washing mine.

I woke up from surgery with it on, and I have only taken it off to bathe since then. I'm on day 5, but I plan to wear it all least until my 2 week follow up appt.

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[highfunctioningfatman 2,675]

For those that are or were wearing one, where are your incisions? Mine were on my chest and upper belly and I can't see where one would have helped me. I'm just wondering if the incision location makes the difference.

[Who'sThere 331]

Sorry if this is gross, but here are mine.

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My binder goes from just under my boobs to above my belly button.

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[sill21 69]

I had my surgery on 12/9 and I'm still wearing my binder. I put it on as I was getting discharged from the hospital and it was the most awesome feeling in the world. It provides support for all the jiggly, sensitive flesh and makes you feel protected.

Incidentally, I also have a hematoma on my stomach that resulted from the surgery, and wearing a binder is the only way I could function without narcotic painkillers. The pain is too much if I take it off, so I foresee wearing it at least for a few more weeks.

For how expensive they are (like $15), I would absolutely buy one. If you don't end up needing it, so be it. If you do, however... you'll be glad you had it.

Where did you find one for $15? I'd like to have another to wear while washing mine.

I woke up from surgery with it on, and I have only taken it off to bathe since then. I'm on day 5, but I plan to wear it all least until my 2 week follow up appt.

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Medical supply stores and they're online just google bariatric sleeve binder

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[sill21 69]

For those that are or were wearing one, where are your incisions? Mine were on my chest and upper belly and I can't see where one would have helped me. I'm just wondering if the incision location makes the difference.

I have them above my belly button to below my chest. My binder covers the entire surface.

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[Erissel 12]

Here's the one I'm wearing, for those interested:

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B009GPZF96/

Current price is about $15, give or take a few cents.

It works pretty well for me. I have three incisions, one above my belly button and two more on my stomach. It covers from under my breasts to my hips, and I'm 5' 6" so not exactly short. Note that my waist was about 42" when I bought this one and it fit just barely, so make sure to order a bigger size if you're bigger than that.

Edited December 21, 2016 by Erissel

[Amy'ssleeve 11]

I am 8 days out and wear mine whenever I am up walking around. Makes me feel secure

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[debbieruben 52]

Mine was a big help

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[babygirl#1 5]

My doctor told me the binder is not so much for the incision but to restrict movement in your midsection through the healing process. I was lying down and turned to my.left side and I swear it felt like I tore something. My doctor told me that he does have part my stomach sewn into the abdominal wall so being that I didn't have the binder it aggravated the surgery site. Hope this helps.

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