Plus Size Abdominal Binder for Post Surgery Recovery - Bariatric Stomach Hernia Belt, Post Partum Waist Binder, Diastasis Recti Obese Belly Support Band for Big Men and Women (3XL 12")

Clicked on "write a review" and found the one below that I wrote March 2018 after a complete hysterectomy. Not sure why I didn't submit it...pain pill interference perhaps? Every word brings back the original reason for trying this brace. Night before last (8/30/19) I ordered a second one (2xl) just to have an extra one to trade out...and it was mailed the next morning. My current one (18 mo. old) is still in excellent shape. Not understanding why others had problem with it stretching out. My suggestion: 1) try the process i used for putting it on (described below); I was too clumsy to stretch it around me and attach but that may have saved some of the "stretch" over time. Also 2) I hand wash the band with a short soak in Dawn and air dry it in front of a fan (no dryer heat). I have to admit that after a while I wore it longer than the 3 hours advised by my doctor often sleeping in it all night. Made turning over so much easier. Now I still use it often when my back feels tired, before starting housework, and while mowing my 2 acre lawn. And I do wear it when I go out shopping (tank top first, band, flow-y type shirt so band is invisible to others). I can't say enough good things about how this band has helped make my body more comfortable and daily life productive!. Thank you again, BraceAbility people!!!!! March 2018 I was trying to figure out how to MAKE some kind of support for very painful & strained torso muscles following a complete hysterectomy surgery. Fortunately i bumped into this choice & nearly cried. It came QUICKLY in the mail ( thank you). I found what worked best for me was to lay the brace on the bed, fold over so there is exact alignment of the 4 bands, and attach velcro. Then i folded the brace to 2 bands so it looked like a giant rubber band. Slipped it over my head, worked it over one shoulder at a time, & gently slid it into place. Unfolded bands so all 4 hugged me for 12 inches x 52 inches. INSTANT RELIEF OF STRESS IN BACK & MUSCLES! Talked to both my doctor and surgeon the day i ordered it; they both thought it was worth the try & were curious to see how i used it. NOTE: both docs said to restrict use to 2-3 hours at a time (i used the brace 4 times daily) & by day 3, could feel improvement. A real blessing.

Im 295 pounds, i measure 62inches around standing and 74 inches sitting. I am usually a 4xl but it said to size down if im in between sizes and i did. I got a 3xl and im so glad i did. It fits perfect and still have room. Im having skin removal next month on my stomach im positive this is going to help. Its very comfortable and stretchy.

FULL DISCLOSURE: I purchased this as a post operative abdominal band. I have a surgical incision that is approximately 12" long that starts 3 inches above my naval and runs down just above my pubic region. I have had 3 surgeries in the last 3 years. First was a colon resection and then a hernia repair and small bowel resection. I am no stranger to abdominal bands. I also **do not** wear this band over the top of clothes as pictured. I guess some might wear it as pictured around the house. A stroll in public wearing it as pictured would just be silly. In my honest opinion no one is making a 5 star abdominal band at this time. This band is as close as I have come to finding the perfect post surgical abdominal band. Let me start with the pros: - The fabric on this band does breathe. I have not gotten sweaty wearing this band even in high humidity and hot summer temps. I am not sure how wearing as pictured over the top of clothes would impact how the band would breathe or if you would get sweaty. - The material, sewing, and velcro on the band are of high quality and it appears to be made to last. - The band is fully adjustable to fit a maximum hip/waist measurement of 62" down to as small as you need it to be thanks to the way the velcro anchors to the band. This is not true with all velcro closure abdominal bands. - The band is machine washable and cleans up nice. Here on the slight cons with this abdominal band: - The backing of the band that would come in contact with your skin is *not* soft. If you are using this as a post surgical abdominal band *and* are not wearing clothing between you and the band, you will want to hold off using this band until all sutures and staples have been removed and all incisions are healed up. - I have tried a number of abdominal bands from different manufactures and different widths (both 9" and 12"). They **ALL** curl up and/or roll down defeating the purpose of wearing the band and making it very uncomfortable. Oddly enough, the 9" abdominal bands are more prone to curling up or rolling down. The BraceAbility band does it less that the others I have worn but it still happens. In summary, I give this abdominal band 4 stars. Quality material, strong velcro, and excellent stitching makes for a good abdominal band out of the package. There are 2 improvements that BraceAbility could make that would take this from a 4 star abdominal band to a 5 star abdominal band: 1 - Add a soft/plush panel of material on the back side of the band facing the skin to increase comfort. 2 - Sew in pockets and add *removable* plastic staves on the sides and back of the band to prevent curling and roll up.

This belly band has been a game changer for managing my hernia. It provides the right amount of compression to keep everything in place, so after a long day on my feet, I’m not dealing with nearly as much pain in my stomach region. The material is comfortable, durable, and stretches well, making it easy to wear for extended periods. The Velcro holds securely, so I never have to worry about it slipping or loosening throughout the day. It provides firm support without feeling too restrictive, which is exactly what I was looking for. If you need a reliable hernia support belt, I highly recommend this one. It’s made a huge difference in my daily comfort, and I wouldn’t want to go without it!

I really had high hopes. Yes, I googled these 'support devices' and read up as much as I could. I also read plenty of reviews on this product and others similar to it. I really had high hopes that this would help with old age lady belly sag. I tried the 9 inch version that I could buy locally, which was a laugh. So, I bought this 12 inch version. What an ordeal. I tried several times to get it setting just right so I could pull the velcro binding over and fasten it. It catches on everything and just rips the material apart. I had to have my husband help me fasten it, and he's like a buffalo in a china shop just throwing me and the binder around trying to get things to line up and attach. Once we finally got everything to line up and fasten, it felt pretty darn good, holding everything in, and I could still breathe and bend over. Going to the bathroom is impossible with this on. You have to drag your underwear out from under it (remember, old lady=granny panties) to use the loo, then you have to try to stuff the panties back under it and reach through it to drag them back up into place without getting a wedgie. After a couple hours though, the binder is rolling up over my hips, or rolling down and digging into my waistline and tearing my skin. I tried again the next 3 days, with Mr. Buffalo's help, and each day it was worse. This thing does not have any type of vertical support to keep it from rolling on your body and it continues to roll no matter how tight or loose you apply it. Plus the fact that is has bionic velcro that rips apart the material so badly when prying it off that you cannot attach it in the same place twice. The surface now looks like a fleece blanket, all fuzzy and stringey. If it was maybe another 3-4 inches taller, it might get above or below some of the 'extra padding' and not be so apt to roll on the torso. This was not a good use of my money and I will not be purchasing again.

Terrible product. Absolutely horrible. Amazon should allow zero star ratings because that's what this crap product deserves. Literally takes four hands to put on. How absurd is that. It's like stretching a spring where you have to hold all four corners at the same time to stretch it around your waist and velcro it up. Not to mention because it's Velcro attaches to cheap cloth the velcro tears up the cloth.

Love this, helped so much after c section

I purchased this for after my hernia surgery. I didn't fool with taking the Velcro on and off. I had a hard time trying to wrap myself, so I measured and put the Velcro where I needed it. I never undid mine. I just slipped it on and off like a skirt or a top. It was much easier that way.

it was as advertised, great product.

Required brace for large lower abdomen that was causing back pain. Brace work very well. Good quality, and provides firm but comfortable support

Muy bien ! Buena talla !

I love how wide this brace is. I have lower back problems & a lot of excess skin around my middle from massive weight loss. The relief I felt the moment I put this brace on was so great I almost cried. I’ve spent quite a lot of money on other braces that just weren’t wide/long enough to give me the support I need. I love this one so much. It is worth every penny!

Hält postoperativ beim Narbenbruch alles sehr gut zusammen und gibt einem ein sicheres Gefühl.