TAH Questions about wearing binder?

Hi all im one week post op and very grateful that my doctor provided me with a Binder.

My question is how long during the day did you wear yours?

did you wear it pretty tight or tight to comfort?

and .... sorry

How long post op did you end up wearing your binder?

thank you all so much for your love and support couldnt of gotten thru this w/out my Sisters!

I had a TAH and wore my binder comfortable tight. I'm 9 wks post op and still use it if I'm going to be on my feet all day.

I wore mine for about 4 weeks post op. I would make it pretty tight because I have a big tummy anyway and with the swelling, something to hold it in really felt good. Honestly, I dont think I took it off much for those first few weeks. Only once in a while at night when I went to sleep (what little sleep I did get).

You'll know if its too tight lol! But it was the best thing that I have ever asked for. Wish I woulda had one after my csection.

thank you for sharing this helps.

I find that i need to take my binder off at night to help me sleep but wondering if I should leave it on??

I plan on wearing mine as long as possible a i hd the hernia repair also. I am going to sleep with it on until i call the doc on monday. I didn't shower today (too afraid too), but naturally it's going to come off and I know that coe somewhat feel painful when all lets loose. Mine is comfortably tight and i have no problem with coughing or laughing thus far. I too wish I had one after C-section, may not have ended up with a hernia to begin with

Thank you Jeanie Beanie2
im one week post op and been taking it off at night but tonight im going to wear it when i go to bed. my upper back hurts alot im wondering if im not doing the binder right. or to tight??

but i do like having it on during the day it gives me such added support.

I wish you much luck and postive vibes!!

I think if you lay on the bed and put it on then when you stand up and sit as well it's the right amount of tightness

I like to wear mine for the most part but at times it's uncomfortable and too stiff. I'm wondering if I have something different and if there is a softer one out there and one you would wear outside. I want to be able to wear something when I go out shopping or something.

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Originally Posted by shand I think if you lay on the bed and put it on then when you stand up and sit as well it's the right amount of tightness

that really made a difference. thanks!!