Question:
How can you wear a binder post-op if you have the g-tube?

I am having open RNY surgery on August 16th 2002. I purchased a binder for after surgery, because my hopsital doesn't supply them. I am wondering, how do you wear a binder when you still have the g-tube?    — Tarsha B. (posted on July 21, 2002)

July 21, 2002
Congratulations on your upcoming surgery! I am 10 days post-op and haven't taken my binder off except to shower. I still have my g-tube until Thursday. It really hasn't been a problem. I just use medical tape to tape it out of the way. The binder they gave me in the hospital fits right over it. It doesn't rub or anything if I make sure to get it on snug enough. Hope this answers your question. Good luck with your surgery!
   — Tanya B.