Abdominal Support Binder

You'll want this binder during your surgery recovery, not only for when you are up and walking around but this is a "must have" for side sleepers, to recline comfortably during recovery. You will love this for the best tummy belly support. We can't say enough good stuff about this product! This binder is great for both horizontal and vertical incisions, as well as for minimally invasive surgery. It's tapered design allows for an even better fit.

Wear your abdominal binder from day one - over your bandage to help you get in and out of bed, in and out of the car, as you turn in bed. This binder's gentle compression will help you as you recovery.

Protect your investment: For an additional $7 you can add on a Silky Sac. This is a bag to help wash your binder(s) and other under garments without harming the products!

Why an abdominal binder?

Compression after a hysterectomy (laparoscopic or open abdominal surgery), myomectomy, c-section, appendectomy, hernias, tummy tuck is helpful to your recovery!

Our binders provide support directly to your tummy and back, allowing you to move with less pain and greater mobility. Compression aides to reduce recovery time. Our abdominal binders provide incision support, help prevent tearing, and make it easier to get out of bed, move and walk.

Also, check out our Pocket Hysterectomy Binder for added relief with cold/heat packs.

• Machine Washable! Machine wash cold/delicate, tumble dry medium.
• Velcro closure for easy wearing and adjustments.
• Six (6) inches wide for optimum comfort and support
• Latex-free.

Please double check your correct size BEFORE ordering. Once opened, the binders CANNOT be returned. Please use the sizing chart below. Please do not assume your size.

How to select the correct size:

Measure yourself around the incision area (this will be between your belly button and your hips, not your waist).

• 24"-30" fits our "Small"
• 30"-36" fits our "Medium"
• 36"-42" fits our "Large"
• 42"-48" fits our "X-Large"
• 48"-54" fits our "2X-Large"

Can't decide which size? Or are you on the border between two?
Make sure to take swelling into account as well! Go ahead and purchase two binders and save money! Use the drop down menu above and select an additional size. Just a reminder that once the bag is opened, the binder cannot be returned!

Reimbursable by most medical insurances: HSPCS code: "L0625 - Multiple Use Elastic Abdominal Binder".  Note: HS Store is not responsible for filing insurance claims for products. The customer is responsible for all insurance paperwork. HCPCS Disclaimer: HCPCS codes and Home Health Consolidated Billing codes provided by Hysterectomy Store are intended as general guidelines only. Hysterectomy Store does not guarantee coverage or reimbursement of any products. You must address all coverage and reimbursement issues (including the correctness and accuracy of codes) with your insurance provider. It is your responsibility to ensure the accuracy and appropriateness of each claim you submit, in accordance with all applicable requirements

NOTE: Order carefully. Opened binders are not returnable. Please see our Return and Refund Policy.

Abdominal Binder FAQ

Why is this binder only 6" wide/tall when the binders at the hospital are 9" or more?

We learned back in 1998 that the binders provided at the hospitals tended to be 9" in width/height. In fact, the founder of HysterSisters website developed these 6" binders because the 9" ones "hung" on the widest part of the tummy (usually the hips) and couldn't provide compression against the incision area because of this design flaw. The 9" binders also tend to roll from the top down or the bottom up depending on a woman's shape.  Kathy, the founder of HysterSisters,  found a manufacturer that would make a 6" wide binder with darts - to help match a woman's contour - and with velcro so that the binder could be snugged against the belly without rolling up or swirling and rotating around the belly. We think these are the best binders for women's abdominal surgeries!

Why is a binder helpful after hysterectomy?

Gentle compression is helpful after belly surgery. Our binders provide support directly to your tummy and back, and allow you to move with less pain and greater mobility. Compression aides to reduce recovery time. Our abdominal binders provide incision support, help prevent tearing, and make it easier to get out of bed, move and walk.

Can I wash my abdominal binder? 

Yes! Gentle cycle and line dry is the best way to launder your binder. We also have Silky Sac laundry bags that protect the binder in the washer on delicate cycle and make sure the velcro does not catch on anything in the wash load.

When do I need to wear the abdominal binder? How long can I wear my binder?

Doctors typically put a binder on their patients after surgery in order to begin gentle compression from the first hours. If your hospital doesn't provide one, this binder can be worn from the very first day, over your bandage. You can wear your binder as long as you choose to wear it. It can be helpful even as you begin to get back to your normal routine and they can often be worn under your clothes. At some point, many women stop wearing the binder and switch to Post Op Panty or Support Panty - because they are less bulky and fit under normal clothing easier. 

How tight do I wear the binder?

Your binder should be snug but not so tight that it leaves marks on your skin or hurts. It should also not be so loose that you feel no compression. Gentle compression is the best way to describe the "snug-ness" of your binder when you are wearing it.

What if my doctor says I do not need a binder?

Some doctors think the 9" or 12" binder provided by the hospital is adequate - and it may be! However, we have found after 20 years of selling our abdominal binders that our sizing is perfect for most women. And, there are some doctors who do not think a patient needs a binder - period. We think this is a lack of understanding how gentle compression can help their patients to get in and out of bed easier, get around in their house and get back to their normal activity easier. Without a binder, most women hold their belly as they get up and down from bed, up and down from the toilet, up and down from the sofa or chair and even when trying to turn over in bed. 

Can this binder be used for a C-section? Tummy tuck? Hernia repair?

Absolutely. This binder was created to be used for women's abdominal surgeries. We could make a long list of the kind of surgeries helped by this binder. Share your binder with your sisters and friends!

Is this abdominal binder reimbursable by my medical insurance? Will you help me file a claim?

Your binder may be reimbursable by medical insurance. You can try this codes to file for reimbursement:  HSPCS code: "L0625 - Multiple Use Elastic Abdominal Binder".  The Hysterectomy Store will not help file your claim for products. The customer is responsible for all insurance paperwork. HCPCS Disclaimer: HCPCS codes and Home Health Consolidated Billing codes provided by Hysterectomy Store are intended as general guidelines only. Hysterectomy Store does not guarantee coverage or reimbursement of any products. You must address all coverage and reimbursement issues (including the correctness and accuracy of codes) with your insurance provider. It is your responsibility to ensure the accuracy and appropriateness of each claim you submit, in accordance with all applicable requirements

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