Waist Trimmer Belt- Breathable Postpartum Postnatal Recoery Materinty Support Belt Post Pregnancy After Birth,Pregnancy Belly Band Abdominal Binder,Black,Size M

This is my second one of these binders. They do the job of supporting my abdominal area, post-surgery, while remaining comfortable and breathable.

I bought this postpartum waist trimming belt a little before giving birth to my son. After a hard pregnancy little did I know I would have a long labor and unexpected C-Section. I grew really big with my son gaining over 30 lbs and he really stretched me out, so I knew I was going to ned some assistance getting my tummy back intact again. I was given a white standard abdominal binder at the hospital following my C-section, but after a while felt like I needed more support. After I was finally up and able to shower I tried placing this belt on and discovered that it didn't fit and the attempt to place it on was a nightmare as it was extremely painful. So I went home and continued to wear the standard abdominal binder and after a couple of weeks this George belt finally fit and when this thing fit it was like a match made in heaven.The material is lightweight, kind of mesh, but still very sturdy.Straps you in really well and the there are two more side straps that help seal the deal making sure everything stays in place.I was able to wear this underneath my clothes, but it did not go unnoticeable. I really didn't care about that though because I needed the support and this was the only thing that made me feel secure and not like my intestines were going to fall out.The only con that I have is that this belt only lasted me for a couple of months, and I wish I could've gotten a much longer wear out of it.Now that I have had my hernia repaired I'm in need for some support. I guess that's what happens when you pay little for things, but in defense I did wear this belt daily with frequent washes. I will definitely be purchasing this again a I have tried to many other belts that look and sound promising only for me to hate them and run back to this one.

ORDER A SIZE OR 2 UP!!I don't know what I was thinking when I ordered a Medium after having twins by C-section but I returned it for an XL!! I don't have before and after pictures but just the pictures I posted but I can tell you that my stomach went way down after wearing this for just a month! Unfortunately I have diastasis recti that I have to fix over the course of the next year but this gave me a great start! This is definitely worth the money!!I am 160 lbs (post pardum at the moment) and normally 145lbs.I wear a size 8-10 pants and sizes L-XL in shirts (bust is 36 DD)... just to give you an idea.The photos show me wearing an XL and it's a great fit!You can see from the close up where I am comfortable putting the velcro for a snug fit- just over the line but still works great!I could possibly need to purchase a large over the course of the next few months...Overall: very supportive, good quality, breathable, secure, works to shrink!, great for the money, great coverage!Bulky under work clothing- I do wear this "out" mostly wear at home. I have other Spanx like ones I wear out more.UPDATE: 2 weeks later after writing this and I def need a smaller one as my stomach and weight keep going down. Ordering a L now!

I'll start out by saying that the construction of this appears pretty solid. The Velcro is really strong and compared to a pregnancy belt I once had, it seemed to stay velcroed well and had pretty normal materials for such an item. That said, I had a wire come out of the bottom of the back of the brace within just a few days of owning and wearing this. There are no instructions that come with this, but putting it on isn't difficult. If you've had any other belt you'll know what to do, otherwise look carefully at the pictures online and in reviews and you'll figure it out. The belt itself covers a pretty wide area, so I liked that it went from my hips up to my rib cage. It does run really small. I normally am a 2 to 4 petite and the medium fit me well to tight. I was using this to hold in my abdomen for correction of diastisis recti so I was wrapping the outer pieces pretty tight which caused some bunching. I probably should have kept it a little looser to keep the belt in better shape. I also have a more curvy figure with a skinny waist and bigger hips which I'm sure contributed to the bunching of the belt and then the poking out of the metal. I'm sure this works for some body types but unfortunately this is a non-returnable item so if it isn't usable for you, you might get stuck with it anyways.

I need 6 months of compression after mastectomy and lymph removal, because my weight and age put me at high risk for lymphodema. Am size 2X and 5'2". Tried several online options. All others curled or bunched up on my apple shape. This one works perfectly, stays in place, and has a breathable fabric that is strong. Can adjust it easily. I wear it high under the compression bra and it contours to my shape. There is boning in the back to keep it straight. Amazing price for this high quality. I washed it 3 times so far in a small zippered laundry bag in my machine - with cold water. I suspected it would not dry fast, because it is so inexpensive. But it dried just as fast as the most expensive ones I tried. I hung it over a hangar to air dry. I paid $80 for one and $75 for another recommended by the medical office. None of the options were nearly as good this one. The best thing about it besides the fit is that I don't itch like crazy after using the treadmill at the gym or working in the garden. I was itching even though I wore a lingerie tank top underneath! The others made my skin crazy with the itching, because they had no ventilation holes like this one. I no longer have to apply anti-itching lotion which didn't work anyhow. The hospital originally wrapped me in a mile long Ace bandage that separated often, bunched up, and irritated my skin terribly. This "waist trimmer" cost only a little more than a new Ace bandage. I just ordered a 3rd one, so I can change twice daily if needed..