Abdominal Binder....

I had posted a few days ago about a terrible pain that hit me a week ago, last Wednesday. It was like a knife going through me each time I tried to rise from a sitting or lying position or moved a certain way. Well, the pain is no longer "stabbing" but it still takes the breath away once in a while..just like something popping out and not going back in (best way to describe it). I have since seen the doctor twice and he keeps telling me it is the muscle next the major incision that has been strained. Well, I hit upon the idea of an absominal binder to see if that would help the situation, and the doctor sanctioned this and even offered to write a prescription for one. I was told that it would not hurt anything inside, and would probably give me the needed support for being mobile. I have to tell you guys that it WORKS! My husband helps me put the binder on in the mornings while I am laying down, and I wear it most of the day. There is still a little discomfort, but NOTHING like before. I guess it is going to take quite a while to stop hurting and completely go away. So, for anyone out there that is having similar problems post-op...PLEASE ask your doctor about getting an abdominal binder. They can be obtained from a medical supply store or even a pharmacy. If they don't have your size, they can be ordered. I wish I had gotten mine when this first began. Take care, and God bless each of you. Pat

Thank you for the info Pat. I pray that things get easier for you. If you need me please call. I have missed you and our chats. Hugs, Debra =^..^=

Pat, yes they do help, tha main thing is supporting the area where you havbe the incession. I tell my patients in the hospital to place a pillow there and hold it firmly when uo get up and dow. but i trhink iwill get a binder at work rto use after seeing your post! thanks for the reminder joyce nj