C- section support belt

megolsu3 · June 2012

Anyone have experience using a support belt/abdominal binder after their c-section? Did you find it beneficial... if so- which one did you buy? I asked my Dr. and she said that the hospital doesnt supply one so I will need to purchase one ahead of time if I choose to use one. I just wanted to hear from others experience before I decided whether or not it was worth it. TIA!

ImThisBabysMom · June 2012

I liked mine, but it was hospital provided so I'm not sure on brand/cost. It was just a thick white belt that wrapped around with velcro. It helped tons while I was so sore in the hospital. I used OT after when I'd be more active for the support. Like if we went out to take her to the Dr and I knew id be walking more. They say using it for too long can weaken your muscles because the binder is doing the work for them. I used it when i felt like I needed the extra support. I found it helpful.

HotChocolate79 · June 2012

ImThisBabysMom:
I liked mine, but it was hospital provided so I'm not sure on brand/cost. It was just a thick white belt that wrapped around with velcro. It helped tons while I was so sore in the hospital. I used OT after when I'd be more active for the support. Like if we went out to take her to the Dr and I knew id be walking more. They say using it for too long can weaken your muscles because the binder is doing the work for them. I used it when i felt like I needed the extra support. I found it helpful.

This exactly. I was hoping it would help me appear less pregnant (I look like I am a good 4-5 months along, still, ugh) but it hasn't done that at all. However I was more comfortable because it did hold things in a bit.

DGandDG · June 2012

I bought a support belt from Babies R Us (my hospital provided one while I was there but I couldn't take it home). I used it for comfort for about a week.

https://www.toysrus.com/product/index.jsp?productId=10811019

rockychryslerb2010 · June 2012

I used the one the hospital provided for the first few days / week or two. I really would recommend something, it doesn't have be expensive. Mine just looked like a large piece of elastic held together with velcro. I had the oddest sensation when I stood up without it on the first few days. I felt like my insides were going to fall out, so having that support was a must for me.

sbartschke · June 2012

I used a belly bandit and I really liked it. I will be using it again this time around. If you get the belly bandit the bamboo one is recommended for c/s, something about the material being antimicrobial. HTH

DawnLilly · June 2012

I'm wearing mine now. I was up doing housework. I try to wear it for a couple hours a day while I'm up and busy. I was told it would help bring my muscles back together if worn early on but that I shouldn't wear it for too long because they can get weak. My hospital didn't provide it immediately but when I requested it they ordered one from supply for me. Very happy I got it. It's about 12 inches wide and is elastic all the way around with a sturdier support pannel in the front. It velcrows shut. I cut two inches into the velcro to get the tightness on top and the tightness on bottom right. The ride home from our hospital was over an hour and I wear it if I have to be in the car or expect to be walking a lot. It really helps in the car with support and pain on any bumps and it makes me feel a little bit more protected from the seat belt.

mamameg11 · June 2012

sbartschke:
I used a belly bandit and I really liked it. I will be using it again this time around. If you get the belly bandit the bamboo one is recommended for c/s, something about the material being antimicrobial. HTH

This! I loved my Belly Bandit and will be using again this time around. It was nice to have extra support and it did help my uterus go down pretty quickly.

kes77 · June 2012

sbartschke:
I used a belly bandit and I really liked it. I will be using it again this time around. If you get the belly bandit the bamboo one is recommended for c/s, something about the material being antimicrobial. HTH

This exactly. I loved my belly bandit and even bought 2 sizes. One for right when I was out of the hospital and a smaller one that I used a 2 weeks PP after a lot of the swelling went down. Loved the bamboo one too. Great investment.