Support for your belly?

Just logged on to the site and thought i would ask if any of you have found something to wear around the belly to provide some additional support. My abdominal hysterectomy was on 12/7, still have the little tape on the stitches.. have the big undies on but I feel like if something was holding in my stomach more everything might feel a little better... haven't looked around on the site yet but will be doing that after I submit my question. Thank you!

First off, welcome to the site! It is a great place to be before and after your hystectomy.

I had a TAH (total abdominal hysterectomy) 11 weeks ago. I didnt use anything for support because even my regular underwear pressing up against it hurt for me but I know some women have used the swelly belly bands (I think that is what they are called) and have had great sucess with them. I am not sure where the information is on this site but maybe another member can help you find it. For me I used a small pillow (like the ones you get on an airplane) and held it against my stomach when I would stand up, sit down or when I was in a car. It helped a lot to put it between my stomach and the seatbelt so that if the seatbelt tightened it wouldnt press too hard on my stomach.

I wish I could be of more help. How is everything else going for you? Feel free to post any questions you have or concerns...the ladies here are a HUGE help in answering questions or listening to vents when you feel the need to unload on someone and we all know how it feels right after surgery.

OverlakeHysta

It's great to have you join us!

If you've not discovered it already, please check out our <link> Post-Op Page which is packed with information for your recovery. Also, you can find information and suggestions for abdominal support by visiting our Store, where you'll find the "Swelly Belly Band", etc, that ((Hannie333)) mentioned above. You'll see links throughout the site to the Store or can get there by clicking here: https://www.hystersisters.com/xcart/home.php?cat=249.

Sending all good wishes as you continue to heal!

I actually got my Swelly Belly Band IN the hospital right after the op last Wednesday. In fact, when I first woke up, it was already on me. I haven't had it off in a whole week and I don't intend to. I would feel very, very loose and sore without it.
I recommend it 110%, really.