What is an abdominal band?

Abdominal binders are compression belts that encircle abdomen, commonly used to augment the recovery process after abdominal surgery like exploratory laparotomy, cesarean section, bariatric surgery, hysterectomy, or spinal surgery.

What is hernia belt?

A hernia truss or belt is a supportive undergarment for men designed to keep the protruding tissue in place and relieve discomfort. If you have an inguinal hernia, a hernia truss can help you feel more comfortable temporarily, but it doesn’t treat the hernia.

What is abdominal support?

An abdominal binder, or surgical binder provides support and compression to the upper and lower abdomen weakened by strain or the postoperative phase of surgery. It is basically a compression belt that encircles your abdomen without restricting breathing or muscle redevelopment.

Do you wear abdominal binder to bed?

Commercial binders shouldn’t be worn for more than 8 consecutive hours or while sleeping.

Should you push a hernia back in?

Pressure from lifting, straining, or coughing can tear the weak area, causing the hernia to bulge and be painful. If you cannot push a hernia back into place, the tissue may become trapped outside the belly wall. If the hernia gets twisted and loses its blood supply, it will swell and die.

How much does a hernia belt cost?

Your health care provider has recommended an elastic belt/band to either help prevent a hernia or support an existing hernia. There are many types available that offer different features. Belts range in price and can cost upwards of $100.

Are abdominal binders safe?

Wearing an abdominal binder is generally well-tolerated. Some people find it uncomfortable and hot. Although it’s meant to ease pain, compression around a surgical site may actually increase pain.

How tight should my abdominal binder be?

Make sure the binder is snug, but not too tight. You should be able to breathe comfortably.

How long should I wear abdominal binder?

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.