PepperCat 30 Posted August 15, 2017 Did anyone invest in a brace or talk to doc about one? Likes? Dislikes? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Introversion 1,876 Posted August 15, 2017 I didn't need a brace, and neither did any weight loss surgery patients with whom I'm acquainted in real life. I'd save the $35 if I were you. Nonetheless, your mileage may vary. good luck to you. 1 PepperCat reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
G33kg1rl 36 Posted August 15, 2017 They gave me one of those at the hospital. It helped with the post-op pain. You might want to ask your dr. if you can get one included in your hospital stay. 2 PepperCat and southernbellair79 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Apple1 2,572 Posted August 15, 2017 I never used one of those. I didn't have much pain at all post-op. The only slight issue I had was gas pain and walking was the best cure for that. Some people might benefit from it though. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
K_aane 356 Posted August 15, 2017 I love my binders! I have abdominal hernias and they work great! Not yo mention they really accentuate my hour glass figure. I am a big curvy girl,who can't wait to be,a little curvy girl!! [emoji23][emoji23][emoji23][emoji23][emoji23]HW 274 SW 263 GW 125 GASTRIC SLEEVE 7/21/17. Height 5'1" instagram: K_aane_VSG Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
peanut2772 23 Posted August 15, 2017 I got a binder when I was at the hospital and I love it! They gave me two. So one keeps me together if you know what I mean during the day.. too much flab slapping around.. it doesn't feel like I'm splitting open when I get up or mobile doing things around the house, helps my posture.. I bind the two at night loosely around and it prevents me from scratching the living daylights out of my healing itchy stomach.. and honestly I think it's melting some fat around my waist and giving me some form.. or so I wanna believe [emoji12]Lapband placed: 8/2011Lapband removed: 3/2017VSG: 8/2/2017 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JoyandLight 42 Posted August 15, 2017 I would def get one. I didn't have one after my surgery and wish I had. 1 PepperCat reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lornasaurusleeve 91 Posted August 16, 2017 I was given two from the hospital. Washed one and it fell apart. Babying the second one because it feels nice and cozy and snug and safe. But also itchy. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
settingqt31 18 Posted August 17, 2017 I got mine in the hospital. I wore it til about 2-3 weeks post-op and haven't needed it since. Just make sure you get the right size in the hospital the first one they brought for me wrapped around me almost 2 times so I had to ask them for a smaller one. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites