I am 7 days out from my tummy tuck. I still wear the binding garment around the clock except when showering, as my doctor recommends. Whenever I remove the garment I can't breathe normally and feel severe anxiety until it is back in place. Is this normal?
July 11, 2014
Answer: Garment Yes,many patients have said they feel this as their "security binder". Typically I recommend my patients to wear a compression garment for 6 weeks minimum (24 hours a day unless in shower). After that I leave it to their discretion. The longer you wear it the more it will benefit you though. If you just wear it during the more active part of the day like at work, school etc... then you can remove it when you get home. Hope this helps.
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July 11, 2014
Answer: Garment Yes,many patients have said they feel this as their "security binder". Typically I recommend my patients to wear a compression garment for 6 weeks minimum (24 hours a day unless in shower). After that I leave it to their discretion. The longer you wear it the more it will benefit you though. If you just wear it during the more active part of the day like at work, school etc... then you can remove it when you get home. Hope this helps.
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July 24, 2014
Answer: Binding garment It's good that you're being that compliant with the garment since you're supposed to use it for the first month postop (at least my patients). But don't worry, having it off for a slight period of time would not do you any harm.
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July 24, 2014
Answer: Binding garment It's good that you're being that compliant with the garment since you're supposed to use it for the first month postop (at least my patients). But don't worry, having it off for a slight period of time would not do you any harm.
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