Do I have to wear binder after panniculectomy & breast reduction? It's causing a lot of pain & cutting off circulation to thighs

June 18, 2014
Asked By:missa13 in Winnipeg, MB

I am 6 days post op and wore the binder home that they gave me in hospital. I came home day two with 2 drains one fell out day 3 went in nurse (surgeon on holidays) removed other drain. Worn binder 24/7 but today took off as thighs were numb. Some edema in legs but had prior to surgery. No temp no soreness. can't find a case where someone has just had panniculetomy (no upper abdomen work no muscle tightening ). I am still overweight (around 220 pounds). Had surgery due to rashes and back pain

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