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I didn't have one for my gastric bypass (some people do, some don't - probably the same with sleeve). I did have one after my Tummy Tuck, though.

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I was curious because I haven't hear anyone mention it on here anywhere, and I was going to ask my doctor next visit, but wanted to see if anyone had one, or not, if it helped, or if they were fine without it.
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My surgeon puts it on after surgery.

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My surgery is coming up but the surgeons staff said it does help with coughing, standing, etc. I'm hoping so.

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I bought one because I wasn't sure, but they ended up putting one one me as I was coming out of anaesthesia. It made me feel a little better, but honestly it was probably mental. It gave me the piece of mind that nothing was going to rub my incisions, as I wore it under my clothes. I think I stopped using it about day 3, when I finally felt good enough to shower lol.

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My surgeon never mentioned using one, but I heard a lot of people using them on these forums.

After surgery when I got up and started moving around my nurse gave me one. I didn't feel like it helped so I took it off and never used it.

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I woke up from sleeve surgery with one on. Wore it while in the hospital. Dr said it was for my comfort and I could remove or put it on as desired. I took it off to shower and didn’t notice any difference so I didn’t put it back on. I was lower BMI, though. I think it helps most if you carry alot of your weight around the belly area. I wore a long slimming cami though just to keep my clothes from rubbing the incisions.

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My surgeon does not use them but I did choose to wear a compression tank top (sort of like shapewear) for the first week or so post-op. Nothing super tight, just enough to help me feel comfy.

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Just now, Bettyboop56 said:

I asked my surgeon at preoperative and he said it was an option. I never did use it. But will for Tummy Tuck.

Oh yea, not an option for the tummy tuck!

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I woke up with one on after surgery. I have to admit it was a nice stand in for not having a bra on. Kinda lifted the girls or at least felt like it cause there was fabric beneath them. Lol. I was advised that I could use it or lose it as I desired. I took it off to shower and never put it back on because I didn’t notice a real difference. I have heard people who carried a lot of weight around their bellies say it helps though. I think it’s just a preference thing.

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Yes. It helps a ton with incision pain. Highly recommend it!

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