dkd Posted June 9, 2023 Report Share Posted June 9, 2023 Hi all, I hope this isn't a stupid question but where do you place your abdominal binder? Do you wear it below, at or above your belly button? I don't know if it should be higher or lower on the abdomen?? Close to the hip bones or more toward your ribs? Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pistol Posted June 9, 2023 Report Share Posted June 9, 2023 https://www.drugs.com/cg/abdominal-binder.html Hope this helps! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sarah Tee Posted June 9, 2023 Report Share Posted June 9, 2023 Hmm, I think lower would be better. You are trying to keep the blood from pooling in the lower abdomen. I had a look at one of the studies on this, but it doesn’t give much detail on exactly where the compression was placed. https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0735109720379079?via%3Dihub (Off topic: I like how these look like overgrown swim floaties!) It does say “waist-high compression”, so having the binder at the waist and below corresponds to that. But some binders might be designed to centre on the waist so I guess it depends on the design. Have you bought one already? I used a tube bandage that was quite adjustable and had it from buttocks up to waist. So it was like a very short tight mini skirt that I wore under a dress or skirt. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RecipeForDisaster Posted June 9, 2023 Report Share Posted June 9, 2023 I have a 3 part (3 belts/layers) one that covers the hips to the waist. It’s good because otherwise it’s difficult to get the tension right. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dkd Posted June 9, 2023 Author Report Share Posted June 9, 2023 Thanks everyone. I actually own 3 and I'm trying to figure out which one would be the most beneficial. One goes from top of hip bones to ribs (6.25 inches). It's a little uncomfortable because it sticks into my ribs. One is shorter and goes from hip bones to just over my belly button, not all the way to the ribs. And the most recent the Dr recommended is actually a lower back brace but covers the mid to lower abdomen also (it's the 3 belt adjustable kind). I guess I just need to figure out which one I will actually wear! I was mainly wondering if it needed to be higher or was wearing it lower okay. Thanks again! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sushi Posted June 10, 2023 Report Share Posted June 10, 2023 1 hour ago, dkd said: I was mainly wondering if it needed to be higher or was wearing it lower okay. It needs to compress the splanchnic area so my doc said lower is better. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RecipeForDisaster Posted June 10, 2023 Report Share Posted June 10, 2023 2 hours ago, dkd said: Thanks everyone. I actually own 3 and I'm trying to figure out which one would be the most beneficial. One goes from top of hip bones to ribs (6.25 inches). It's a little uncomfortable because it sticks into my ribs. One is shorter and goes from hip bones to just over my belly button, not all the way to the ribs. And the most recent the Dr recommended is actually a lower back brace but covers the mid to lower abdomen also (it's the 3 belt adjustable kind). I guess I just need to figure out which one I will actually wear! I was mainly wondering if it needed to be higher or was wearing it lower okay. Thanks again! I might layer them! I found that the back brace kind didn’t help much. I couldn’t get it tight enough. The "postpartum" abdominal binder is stiffer and stays in place better. I’m short, so I can’t deal with the ones that dig into my ribs, which is not uncommon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeO Posted June 10, 2023 Report Share Posted June 10, 2023 2 hours ago, dkd said: And the most recent the Dr recommended is actually a lower back brace but covers the mid to lower abdomen also (it's the 3 belt adjustable kind). i would try one of these on. I have read of other folks using them. for me the standard binder just does not fit my build so it either feels awkward or does not compress enough. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sushi Posted June 10, 2023 Report Share Posted June 10, 2023 I’ve tried a lot of different binders and the ones that worked best were “panty girdle” types that either had hooks and eyes or zippers allowing you to get them quite tight. Anything that you can pull over your hips is probably not tight enough. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeO Posted June 10, 2023 Report Share Posted June 10, 2023 5 hours ago, Sushi said: I’ve tried a lot of different binders and the ones that worked best were “panty girdle” types that either had hooks and eyes or zippers allowing you to get them quite tight. Anything that you can pull over your hips is probably not tight enough. are boys allowed to wear these? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sushi Posted June 10, 2023 Report Share Posted June 10, 2023 43 minutes ago, MikeO said: are boys allowed to wear these? If you dare! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dkd Posted June 11, 2023 Author Report Share Posted June 11, 2023 59 minutes ago, Sushi said: If you dare! Haha. Thanks I needed that 😄 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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