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I have never had a stomach binder but wear a lot of compression gear, which I think has a similar concept. It does help me feel more secure and it prevent chafing while at the gym. It also helps keep me warm!

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My surgery instructions specifically said not to wear one, don't know why.

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They gave me an abdominal binder at the hospital as soon as I got up to walk. I used it until my staples came out and then didn’t feel I needed it after that. It made everything feel better and supported.

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I asked my doc about using an abdominal binder and he said I didn't need one, but could get one if I wanted. Ultimately, I didn't and I'm kind of glad. Right after surgery, even wearing tight tank tops was super uncomfortable. I can't imagine what it would have been like with a tight binder around my abdomen.

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1 hour ago, notmyname said:

I asked my doc about using an Abdominal binder and he said I didn't need one, but could get one if I wanted. Ultimately, I didn't and I'm kind of glad. Right after surgery, even wearing tight tank tops was super uncomfortable. I can't imagine what it would have been like with a tight binder around my abdomen.

Actually, it felt great, much better than being unsupported.

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Well only thing I can come up with, sometimes when you wear a girdle or maybe binder, doctors think your muscles grow weak from not being used. One doctor yelled years ago my Mama' s abdominal muscles were soft like lasagna noodles because she wore a girdle frequently and didn't let them get exercised and remain strong. I always thought him a bit of a grouch myself.

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I was given one in the hospital and honestly, it helped me tremendously... I carry most of my weight in my stomach and all that weight just pulled on me after surgery, having lots and lots of scar tissue cut/burned through (I've had three classic c-sections) did not help the pulling/burning sensation either. The binder helped keep everything taut so it the weight of my stomach didn't make me hurt worse. I would take it off at different intervals of the day, but if I was up moving around, I had it on for the support.

I wouldn't say it's necessary but if it's something you want to try, go for it. Either you like/need the support or you don't like/need it.

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I had one after Lipo and found it uncomfortable and unnecessary. I had zero issues walking around immediately after surgery; there was no discomfort. The only pain I had was slight muscle soreness which just felt like I did a bunch of situps.

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