A Binder Love Hate Relationship...what to do

By Kimmers25 on 10 Jan 2012

Who is struggling with a binder love hate relationship. It itches, rubs, burns, pokes, squeezes, and yet I am so attached to it.

Suggestions for making this thing more comfortable please!!

Comments (4)

cmac 29 Jan 2012

I think my binders have become a part of my everyday wardrobe! LOL! My PS wants me to continue wearing the light support garments every day. I've got a drawer full of undies with "super high under your boobies" waists. I have to admit, I feel more confident & secure in them! The surgical one at night doesn't seem to do anything but get in the way or ride up on my hips which doesn't help. Command Decision: I'm not wearing that one anymore! Maybe next month I can stop all garments! Fingers crossed :-)

stephanielpn 15 Jan 2012

I have a love/hate relationship with my binder as well. I can't stand to be without it! I sleep in it every night even though my PS has given me the ok to stop wearing it. I feel that it really does help with all the swelling.

LadyDiamond 14 Jan 2012

Yes I can relate. I seem to itch more when I have it on but it's the only thing that gives me the support that need and keeps the swelling down.

Yellow Bikini 11 Jan 2012

Oh my this sounds like the story of my relationship with the binder..lol. OK when I first had the surgery I wanted to burn the darn thing and now almost 2 months later Its like a security blanket. I still sleep in it every night! My doc said its not necessary but I can tell the difference in my swelling.I moved mine down a bit on my hips in the beginning and that helped a lot. Now, I just tighten it based on my swelling or just for support. Good Luck on your search for comfort.