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swelly belly a good idea or not?
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06-24-2009, 09:24 AM
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Posts: 2
Hysterectomy: June 30th, 2009
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swelly belly a good idea or not?
i have just purchased my swelly belly band package deal. and i was wanting to know if anyone has bought one and what do they think about it? if it a good idea or did i waste my money?? when i read the info about it it seems like it would help out a lot but i just want to make sure. so if anyone has arleady gooten one and when though this please let me know about it like when do u start to use the swelly belly and when u start to use the tummy binder. thank you
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06-24-2009, 09:45 AM
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Posts: 309
Hysterectomy: July 1st, 2009
Surgery Type: TAH
Ovaries: Kept 1 or both
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Re: swelly belly a good idea or not?
I have the same thoughts. Any advice? TIA!
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06-24-2009, 06:52 PM
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Posts: 134
Hysterectomy: December 19th, 2005
Surgery Type: SAH
Ovaries: Kept 1 or both
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Re: swelly belly a good idea or not?
I had my hysterectomy several years ago and bought the belly band. I admit that it wasn't quite what I expected, but I did use it a few times after my surgery and it did feel sooo good since I had an abdominal incision. Don't look at it as a waste of money because it helps to support this fabulous website which is "priceless." So many of your questions will be answered here as you go through your surgery. I'm now looking for my swelly belly band because I am going in in 2 weeks to have my ovaries removed along with a cantalope sized ovarian cyst. I hope the purple thing is around here somewhere...
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06-25-2009, 08:06 AM
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Posts: 442
Hysterectomy: June 10th, 2009
Surgery Type: LAVH
Ovaries: Kept 1 or both
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Re: swelly belly a good idea or not?
You don't mention what type of hyster you are having. I bought the tummy care package also and I had a LAVH 2 weeks ago. I admit that I didn't need the swelly belly band and have never used it. But the abdonminal binder is GREAT!!!!!! I use it daily!!! I messed up and tried to use it immediatley when I got home. That is a When I really felt I needed it was around week one post op when I wanted to get dressed but still had swelly belly a bit and the abdominal binder really helped to support me while I was up walking around and it helped to hold me in so I could wear my regular clothes. I am now 2 weeks post op and today is my first day without the binder!!!!!!!
Hope this helps!!! If you have any more questions post away and someone will be along to answer you shortly!!!
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06-25-2009, 08:24 AM
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Posts: 2,098
Hysterectomy: November 3rd, 2008
Surgery Type: TAH
Ovaries: Kept 1 or both
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Re: swelly belly a good idea or not?
Since you are having a TAH, I think that you made a fabulous investment!
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06-25-2009, 08:32 AM
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Posts: 442
Hysterectomy: June 10th, 2009
Surgery Type: LAVH
Ovaries: Kept 1 or both
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Re: swelly belly a good idea or not?
Since you are having a TAH you are going to LOVE your swelly belly band!!!!!!!! I agreee with cmtsp you HAVE made a fabulous investment!!!!!
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06-25-2009, 01:19 PM
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Hysterectomy: June 30th, 2009
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Re: swelly belly a good idea or not?
[quote=Limarie;2935329]You don't mention what type of hyster you are having.
well i dont really know what kind it is because i am new to all of this. but the doctor is taking my uterus and my right ovary so what ever that is called is what i am having. well i just got my package in the mail yesterday and it is not what i expected but i have already tried it on pre-op and it seems to feel pretty nice. but i have a question. will it drip out the water after you soak it to get it cold??? for does it work?? i mean i know that it will help with the swelling but i am worried that the water will drip out and get all over the place when i am wearing it or does it dry out but still stay cold?? i am just curious about it. thank you to all that has answered my questions. this site is very helpful and i appreciate all of yall
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06-26-2009, 02:19 PM
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HysterSister
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Posts: 16
Hysterectomy: December 19th, 2008
Surgery Type: SAH
Ovaries: Removed both
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Re: swelly belly a good idea or not?
I bought one of those and I have to say that I loved it. I had the feeling of the swelly belly just out there and this helped me to feel like it was under control and comfortable. Definitely a good thing
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06-26-2009, 05:15 PM
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HysterSister
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Posts: 67
Hysterectomy: June 17th, 2009
Surgery Type: TAH/SAH
Ovaries: Removed both
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Re: swelly belly a good idea or not?
I had TAH/BSO 9 days ago and both have been great to have. I do not regret for a minute having purchased them.
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