Post-Op Binder question?

 Hello OFF friends
I have read about BINDERS..I sort of know what a binder is...but....do you buy them, or make your own?
Does the hospital send you home wrapped in one? What's the scoop "on binders" from your experience?
Thank You Lola 

the binders are used after a tummy tuck or lower body lift..they send them home wrapped in one and you have to keep them on for a certain amount of time. not my experience but have a girlfirend that just went  thru all of this.

When I had my gastric bypass they sent me home with a binder.  I had open, not lap.  I have just had a lower body lift and have a binder I wear now.  I don't have it on as tight as I probably should because my ribs were getting so sore and I figured I had it on too tight.  I can sure tell when I take it off.  They sent me home with one and Candy just sent me another one so I can wash one and wear one.  I was told that I'd be wearing the binder for awhile but could go to Spanx to hold me in....

Janet

 Thanks for the binder replies..They are to support your new surgeries. L

Not only will a binder support your new surgery, it will also help shape your tummy area but holding it in.

I'm going tomorrow to get a 'corset' of sorts that will give me a waistline so I can wear it to work.  Dr told me I'd be in either Spanx or 'binder' for a long time until I was completely healed.

Janet

 Thanks Janet...That makes perfect sence to me. Good Luck with that. Your picture looks good.

I will remember that when my time comes. I keep asking the questions. I always feel better when I know what's going to happen, in advance.  
Have a great day. Lola