Question:
How important is it to wear the BINDER adter Lap RNY?

   — christina L. (posted on May 18, 2003)

May 18, 2003
Follow your surgeons orders. Mine didnt require it but I asked for it. It took 2 to wrap around me. I didnt wear it much, mostly for physical stuff like grass cutting during the first month or two once I was cleared for these activities. It helped a bit the first week walking over a mile.
   — bob-haller

May 18, 2003
My surgeon didn't require one either, and I didn't know enough to ask for one. But just assume that since your surgeon wants you to wear it, that you should. Goodluck to you!
   — Lezlie Y.

May 18, 2003
The nurses put it on me first day postop but my surgeon took it off as soon as he saw it and announced it was not necessary. I haven't seen it since.
   — susanje

May 18, 2003
As soon as it was put on, I took it off and haven't seen it since.
   — Angie M.

May 18, 2003
My doctor required me to wear mine for 6 weeks post-op he said It is very easy to get a hernia in the first weeks after surgery. Of course discuss it with your doc and follow his rules to the tee. Good luck!
   — Kenneth C.

May 18, 2003
My binder was a pain in the butt. but I had to deal with it. My dr told me to put it back on when I was into my 4th month post-op. reason why was he said it will help to prevent a hernia from coming. I did what I was told because I surely didn't want anymore operations no time soon. because of the binder being a pain. I bought a good girdle instead.
   — Naes Wls J.

May 18, 2003
Were all of you binder required LAP patients?
   — bob-haller

May 18, 2003
I wasn't required to wear one, my doctor never even brought it up. I've had 5 abdominal surgeries now, and I only wore a binder with my 3rd c-section. It did help me stand upright instead of the hunchback shuffle that I did with the other surgeries. This surgery wasn't like that though. I was pretty much ok as far as walking around, and being able to stand fully upright. It didn't feel like my insides were going to come crashing out, like it did with all the other surgeries. So... if your doctor requires one, wear it. Or if they don't require one, and you'd like to try it, then ask for one. It certainly doesn't hurt to try it. :)
   — Diana L.

May 19, 2003
Hi I'm 6 days post-op (Lap RNY) and my doctor required using a binder. I find that it helps minimize the soreness from surgery and it's easier to walk and move around with it.
   — Navella C.

May 19, 2003
My doc told me to wear my binder as long as it made me feel better.... when I felt it wasn't helping me, I took it off. I took it off the night I came home from the hospital and never put it back on. Listen to your body and listen to your doc... you'll be fine! Best of luck to you.
   — teresa M.

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