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tummy wrap
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08-15-2013, 11:14 PM
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HysterSister
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Posts: 40
Hysterectomy: August 8th, 2012
Surgery Type: LAVH
Ovaries: Kept 1 or both
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tummy wrap
I've noticed even with a swollen tummy, its flatter than before. Has anyone wore a tummy wrap to try and keep it in place and hopefully not get bigger?
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08-15-2013, 11:40 PM
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HysterSister
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Posts: 77
Hysterectomy: July 10th, 2013
Surgery Type: TAH
Ovaries: Removed both
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Re: tummy wrap
Me! I love my tummy binders! DH bought me the binder set before surgery. They've made a huge difference in recovery for me. I wish I had one when my tubes were removed 12 years ago! Really helps with the swelling. I don't feel like I'm swollen out to the next zip code. I've worn them since the day after surgery. 5 weeks post-op this past Wednesday. :-)
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08-15-2013, 11:50 PM
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HysterSister
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Posts: 40
Hysterectomy: August 8th, 2012
Surgery Type: LAVH
Ovaries: Kept 1 or both
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Re: tummy wrap
Where do u get a binder set?
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08-16-2013, 03:03 AM
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HysterSister
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Posts: 77
Hysterectomy: July 10th, 2013
Surgery Type: TAH
Ovaries: Removed both
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Re: tummy wrap
The binder set is available here on the website at the Hyster Sisters store. There's a plain one and one with a pocket that's used with a gel pack that can be either cooled our heated. I used the gel pack chilled during the first three weeks. It's especially useful to keep the incision area from getting sweaty in this summer heat! You'll definitely enjoy the binder during your recovery. It helped me feel less "sloshy" early on, and later, helped me feel less vulnerable as I began going into public again. The binder just gives me an added sense of security. Lots of hugs to you sister!
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08-16-2013, 03:55 AM
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HysterSister
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Posts: 407
Hysterectomy: July 24th, 2013
Surgery Type: TAH
Ovaries: Removed both
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Re: tummy wrap
I'm wearing a binder as well. Mine was provided by my surgeons because I had hernia repairs at the same time as my TAH. I love it. It helps support me when I need it. I'm not swollen. Although I wish mine had the heat/cold pack pockets, I haven't needed them, but I can definitely see where they would help. I'm 3 weeks 2 days post op today, and plan to wear it full time until 6-8 weeks per my general surgeons request, and then when I'm doing a lot as well.
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08-16-2013, 06:13 AM
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HysterSister
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Posts: 113
Hysterectomy: July 26th, 2013
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Re: tummy wrap
yes! Binder is great! got mine later like 2 weeks after but helps a lot. I wish I had known before surgery.
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