What would you recommend to wear running: Abdominal Binder, girdle, or Nylon/Spandex Shaper wear? (Photo)

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I'm week 5 post op. I've been given the ok to start back running week 8 (May3rd)

Julie Khanna, MD, FRCSC · Answer

Thank you for your question.  It sounds as though you will be about 2 months post up when you start back to running, so something flexible but firmly supportive would likely be best.  I would suggest the firm support spanx.  Remember to start slow and work back up to your old pace.  I hope this helps and best of luck!Dr. K.

Raymond Jean, MD · Answer

It will probably be most comfortable and conforming to wear something like Spanx for running.  You may still notice some swelling after running while wearing any of the compression garments.  Start back slow and low distance and gradually work your way up to where you were prior to the surgery.

Anh Lee, MD, FACS · Answer

Any of these garments should be fine.  The one you choose should give you firm support so that when you are running it feels comfortable but not too constricting.  And ease into running, if your body starts hurting then stop.

Patrick Briggs, FRCS, FRCSI (Plast Surg) (retired) · Answer

to be comfortable and at the same time flexible while giving support to the most important thing. A binder will not do this. Garments like SKINS would be ideal.

What would you recommend to wear running: Abdominal Binder, girdle, or Nylon/Spandex Shaper wear? (Photo)

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