Question:
My binder is giving me sore red marks on my back.

I love the binder because it supports my tummy and makes it much easier for me to move around but the sores on my back hurt. They're not open sores. Anyone experience this and have a "magic cure" for me???    — Shalee S. (posted on January 16, 2001)

January 15, 2001
Actually, I had the same problem. One of the Wound Care techs at the hospital I work for suggested this cream that is used for bed sores in elderly patients. I don't have it handy here at work but I have it at home and will email you the name when I get out of work. It is great! It worked better than a Vaseline or anything. Perhaps you can get it and try it. Talk to you later. Diane C.
   — Diane C.

January 16, 2001
I used Sarna lotion and made sure my back was dry and used baby powder before I put the binder on after my shower. The best thing though was wearing a cotton t-shirt under the binder. It really relieved the sores and made the support much more comfortable. I bought the tank-style ones in a large man's size. This was recommended to me by my surgeon's nurse at my 2-week checkup.
   — Nanette T.

January 16, 2001
I know what you mean, two weeks post op I could no longer wear mines and used a ace Bandage for support. My Back hurt that bad. I still wear the ace Bandage today just cause I feel good with it on. I used over the counter cream for skin rash.
   — Tamaria W.

January 16, 2001
Wear an undershirt under the binder. The stretchy kind for men. I wore a binder for 8 months, due to several complications, then a TT & hernia repair. I loved my binder. Just resently I've been able to cough without holding my abdomen. Now I wear a corset. I love my new small waist!! Good Luck, and God Bless --
   — CohenHeart

January 16, 2001
Nancy, the surgical nurse at Dr Aslam's strongly suggested wearing something silky under binder ... maybe a teddy, or camosole, etc. Sure did the trick for me! I wore the binder day and nite for six weeks and experienced only minimal discomfort. By the way, I used binder after hernia/panniculectomy, not WLS. Cindy
   — Cynthia B.

January 16, 2001
That's a good idea about wearing something silky, like a camisole or a teddy under the binder. I wish I had heard of it sooner. I much would have preferred it over the scratchy t-shirt I wore underneath. But I don't know how well it would have gone over in the locker room at the gym club.
   — blank first name B.

June 9, 2002
CLOTH BABY DIAPERS! we bought a few for me and wrapped them around befoer putting on the binder... they were perfect, and thin enough to were they were not in the way! Good luck!
   — blank first name B.