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Hi all—anyone hear of using a belly binder or compression panty post-op? I’ve never had abdominal surgery, but friends that have had tummy Lipo or c-sections say they were life savers in reducing pain and swelling. Any thoughts?

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I think if you are just having keyhole surgery it's not necessary. Just carry a cushion around for the first few days in case you need to sneeze or cough. That was the only time I felt like I needed any support.

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Yeah I agree I’ve had a Tummy Tuck and a c section and I can totally see it for those but not necessary for laprascopic surgery like this or my gallbladder.


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I was not recommended one but I can see how it helps ease pain/soreness in that if you have a larger abdomen it helps with all the jiggling around that increases soreness/pain.

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8 hours ago, jess9395 said:

Yeah I agree I’ve had a Tummy Tuck and a c section and I can totally see it for those but not necessary for laprascopic surgery like this or my gallbladder.

Awesome, thank you!

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8 hours ago, jess9395 said:

Yeah I agree I’ve had a Tummy Tuck and a c section and I can totally see it for those but not necessary for laprascopic surgery like this or my gallbladder.

8 hours ago, nicoleea said:

I think if you are just having keyhole surgery it's not necessary. Just carry a cushion around for the first few days in case you need to sneeze or cough. That was the only time I felt like I needed any support.

Yeah, I have horrible seasonal allergies and the thought of sneezing or coughing after my procedure is making me nervous.

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That's why I'm packing Rue N.Rabbit to make the journey with me to Columbus with me. I have had an "open" abdominal incision, a right paramedian in 1984, and I KNOW how good it feels to have something to "splint" your sore tummy when you cough or sneeze. I have asthma, I have hay fever so I do my share of both. You'll be laprascopic, almost everyone these days are, my Barbud BiddyNZ in New Zealand no witstanding, but that extra support will feel good and a soft cuddly animal is more fun to carry than a plain old generic pillow. Got my little Rabbitt friend when Wal-Mart was closing out their leftover Easter items, only gave $2 .00 or 2.50 for her. How do I know it was a girl rabbit? Well when I cut off her price and content tags she needed resutured, guess I cut things a little close and she has a C Section scar!
Have a🌈day, put on a big smile😝 and remember SOON WE WILL BE ON THE POST SURGERY SIDE!!!!

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That's why I'm packing Rue N.Rabbit to make the journey with me to Columbus with me. I have had an "open" abdominal incision, a right paramedian in 1984, and I KNOW how good it feels to have something to "splint" your sore tummy when you cough or sneeze. I have asthma, I have hay fever so I do my share of both. You'll be laprascopic, almost everyone these days are, my Barbud BiddyNZ in New Zealand no witstanding, but that extra support will feel good and a soft cuddly animal is more fun to carry than a plain old generic pillow. Got my little Rabbitt friend when Wal-Mart was closing out their leftover Easter items, only gave $2 .00 or 2.50 for her. How do I know it was a girl rabbit? Well when I cut off her price and content tags she needed resutured, guess I cut things a little close and she has a C Section scar!
Have a[emoji304]day, put on a big smile[emoji13] and remember SOON WE WILL BE ON THE POST SURGERY SIDE!!!!

Too funny!! Your little rabbit friend is cheaper than a belly band—I’m going to look for a NYC pizza Rat for mine. Lol.


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