How long did you use the binder?

ShelbehhRawrr

My binder is my life saver. Without it, my breathing slows and its hard to move. 

It needs to be washed but I am terrified of having it off too long. I'm afraid if I wash it while i nap i wont be able to sit back up without it.

I'm a big baby.

How long did you use your binder and when did you wash it?

I am 5 days out of surgery.. if that helps any 

ericamanuela

I never used a binder and have no idea what it is. What is a binder? I wonder why my doctors didn't offer me one. 

ShelbehhRawrr

Its a band that goes around the stomach to 'hold everything together'.

 

GypsyEsq

I used mine for the first five days or so, then washed it, and didn't really wear it after.  If you are having trouble breathing without it I'd consider calling the on-call doc. 

emu0013

I used mine for 2 weeks. My nurses said done people wear them 6-8 weeks.

nic5606

The binder has nothing to do with your breathing.

 If you are having any shortness of breath or difficulty breathing you need to be seen. You are more at risk for PE (blood clot in your lungs) since having a c-section.  Probably not what is going on, but get checked if you are having issues.

As for the binder use, I used mine for probably 5 weeks. I went to a local medical supply store and got another one to alternate when the other one was in the wash.

CougFan

ericamanuela:

I never used a binder and have no idea what it is. What is a binder? I wonder why my doctors didn't offer me one. 

 

I have never heard of one either and I have had 2 sections, each at a different hospital. What tbe heck?

 

bitsybubbles7

GypsyEsq:

I used mine for the first five days or so, then washed it, and didn't really wear it after.  If you are having trouble breathing without it I'd consider calling the on-call doc. 

This.  All of it!

 

gapgirl972001

I have had 2 c/s and never heard of this.  So I guess to answer your question...never used one

kpearse99

I LOVED my binder while I was in the hospital (4 days) and I used it for 2 more once I got home.  After that it kind of felt like it was in the way for me and ended up being uncomfortable.  So I stopped at about 7 days after my CS.  Plus, my doctor told me that I should wear as long as I wanted to, but he didn't reccommend wearing it too long after I got home because it slows the process of your stomach/abs getting back in shape on their own because it actually relaxes your muscles and doesn't allow them to work on their own.  I'm a dancer and teach dance so that was important to me.  It's all personal preference though.  I would def. call your doctor about your breathing problems, and as for the binder I would maybe start cutting back in a few days or so?

appylovee

I never used one, and am not quiet sure what it is.