Compression Garments...How long???

AlleeOop
on 6/28/11 11:48 pm - OK

I know all surgeons differ. I was wondering how long yours said to wear a compression garment for what procedures? I was wondering sprecifically about BL, TT, inner thigh lift and brachio. Also for 24/7 or how long each day? Thanks.

Jody ***
on 6/29/11 12:02 am - Brighton, MI

RNY on 10/21/08 with

I had an anchor TT and wore my compression garment 24/7 for the first month, then transitioned into wearing it only at night. I felt naked without it. I think you'll find it feels like a security blanket at times!! BUT - I definitely didn't want to wear it when I went back to work, luckily it worked out for me.

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sonnieN
on 6/29/11 12:39 am - grand rapids, MI

RNY on 05/14/08

I wore mine for at least 6 weeks for the brachio and LBL. Was told at 4 weeks I didn't have to wear for the arms all day but found I swelled way too much w/o it so I wore it. Like Jodi it was a comfort/security thing. For the thighs I believe it was 4 weeks just because it was more trouble going to the bathroom when away from home but still slept in it for at least 6 weeks.

(deactivated member)
on 6/29/11 1:15 am - Yorktown, VA

DS on 11/12/09

I'm still wearing mine 24/7 at almost 5 weeks from my LBL, but I did develop a seroma. (Compression is thought to help prevent it from returning.)

As the others have said, though, it feels weird for me NOT to wear it! I have no problem wearing mine to work or out and about as you can't tell I've got it on under my clothes and it has a handy opening in the crotch so I don't have to remove it to pee. :)

siberiancat
on 6/29/11 2:27 am - COLUMBIA CITY, IN

RNY on 03/25/09

I wore ACE bandages on arms for compression for 5 weeks.

I have an open abdominal wound (skin necrosis) from my TT and will wear compression 24/7 until significant healing and closing of wound - so probably a couple more months. That is not the normal.

Those are the only experiences I've had.

Penny
Highest Weight 255 * Wt loss includes 19 lb lost before surgery

redbedhead
on 6/29/11 3:48 am, edited 6/29/11 3:49 am - Colorado Springs, CO

RNY on 10/14/08

I am 2 weeks out from my LBL.

The first week I had an Abdominal binder NOT a compression garment. At 1 week out I was switched to the Compression Garment and told to wear it 24/7. Yesterday at my 2 week post op visit, I was told I could start wearing it 22/7 (basically taking it off long enough to wash and dry it every day. In 3 more weeks I will switch to the next stage of compression garment (does not have zippers or hook closures, just pull on more like a spanx type garment) and wear that 20/7 for 4-6 months.

Anna
RNY 10/14/08 LBL 6/14/11    135 pounds lost, after bounceback regain. And I am OK with that.  It enabled me to have double hip double knee replacements in the 9 month periond between Oct 2011 and June 2012.

Crazeru
on 6/29/11 9:40 am

DS on 04/17/08

I had the LBL, inner thigh lift, BL and brachio. Dr S said 6 weeks 24/7, but I pretty much wore mine for 3+ mo, then went to every other day or so. Now, I'm wearing the abdominal compression garment at night only. Takes the swelling from the day back down and I look good most of the day and evening, then zip back into the garment. I had two so would wash one then wear it after my shower for the day and night. I do wear a sports bra at night then the garment. I'm 5.5 months out.

Chris
HW/225 - 5'1" ~ SW/205/after surgery 215 ~ CW/145~ BMI-25.8~Normal BMI 132 ~DS Dr Rabkin 4/17/08
Plastics in Monterrey - See Group on OH Dr Sauceda Jan 13, 2011
LBL, BL, small thigh lift, arms & a full facelift on 1/17/11 UBL 1/21/13
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proudmomof2
on 6/29/11 10:25 am, edited 6/28/11 10:25 pm - Eaton, OH

RNY on 08/16/10

Where do you get the compression garment or the abdominal binder?

One-Derland - 12/10/10
TT, Pani, Breast Lift, Implants, Hernia Repair - 09/12/11 (Dr. Eslami - LOVE her!!)

AlleeOop
on 6/30/11 2:54 am - OK

Your plastic surgeon usually gives them to you. However you generally need more than one. I hated the one I got from surgeon and Never have used it. I ordered mine from make me heal. I hope that's ok to say.

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