How long should I wear a binder after abdominal surgery?
What do you wear after abdominal surgery?
Depending on the type of surgery you have, an abdominal binder may be worn for up to six weeks or for the full the duration of your recovery. As you heal, your doctor may let you wear the binder less. You can also purchase abdominal binders at most drugstores or medical supply stores.
What clothes to wear after surgery?
A comfortable set of loose-fitting clothes and cotton underpants to wear home after surgery. The waistbands should be loose and comfortable. A case for your glasses, if you wear them. If you wear contact lenses, it is best to wear your glasses on the day of your surgery.
How long should I wear a binder after abdominal surgery?
It's common to wear a stomach binder for 6 weeks after getting a tummy tuck. Doing this could help the healing process by adding support to your stomach and helping to prevent any buildup of fluid.