Belly binder needed?

I bought the one from this site (Hystersisters). I think it's the Abdominal Binder ( I know it's the one where you can put a cool pack in it - or heat the pack if you want heat). I can't say enough about how helpful it was. I also had a LSH (July 13, 2010). I'm still in recovery mode. I used the binder every day and night for the first 2 weeks then I mainly used it during the day when I walked around. It really holds you in. I'd describe it like a pair of supportive hands holding you snugly together when your tummy feel as though it wants to fall out ! Your muscles will be sore down in your abdominal area, so, you won't really be able to hold yourself in like you are use to doing.

I didn't use the cold packs until the 3rd week. That's when my incisions started to get firm and itch - the coolness felt good. But for the first 2 weeks, I really just liked the tight holding sensation of the Binder all be itself.

p.s. I also found that string bikini style undies were really great for LSH incisions. I bought a three pack of Fruit of the Loom at Target (in a 3 pack hanging on the wall in the undie dept.) If you are going to get them, make sure they are the STRING style : )

Great success with your surgery!!!
4Leslie LSH (kept ovaries)

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Originally Posted by pearltree I was reading through some of the information here and one thing was to stay in your jammies for at least two weeks, because people see you dressed and get the idea that you can do things. LOL That's very true.

I second that one, pearltree! Ladies, don't be in a rush to wear normal clothes or wear make-up. I have a super cute terry cloth caftan that I wear around the house when I know my Mother-In-Law will be stopping by - just a subtle reminder that I can't keep my house spotless and my kids completely occupied just yet

LOL I have to remember to take that advice myself. My MIL was amazed that I was up and doing things. She said she was in bed for weeks when she had hers done, so I decided I would not try so hard to do for everyone and just relax. I WILL let my hubby and kiddos do for me for as long as I need them to.