Question about compression garments

[lellow 1,713]

My husband asked me about this today and I have to admit I haven't thought about it too much.

I assume that under your compression garment, you wear underwear, right? My garment will look like a body suit - under my breasts down to my groin area. If it's as snug as they say it will be, what is the most comfortable sort of undies to go under them?

[angelnurse 1]

lellow-I had a lower body lift a little over a year ago & I didn't wear any underwear under my compression garment. My doctor has everyone wear them next to the skin, it compresses the incisions better & they need to be tight w/o any wrinkles. If you wore underwear, the waistband would probably rub on the incisions. Your doctor will let you know what he/she wants.

Edited March 25, 2009 by angelnurse
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[kimaly 57]

Are you having a tt? You didn't say. I will tell you the truth when I had my TT I didn't wear panties unless I went some where and then I just picked out what I thought wouldn't rub, but I didn't have the bodysuit type I had the one that wraps around you and velcros.

[lellow 1,713]

I apologise for not clarifying. I'm having a lower body lift with a vertical incision.

I guess I could go without undies. I'm just worried about when my TOM arrives (it's due about a week after my op)!

Edited March 25, 2009 by lellow

[kimaly 57]

I would guess it would depend on how heavy your flow is. (rather you are a pad or tampon gal) I didn't have the lower lift, just a TT so I'm sorry I don't have much to offer on that subject. Good luck to you and I'm sure you'll look and feel great after healing.