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Compression pants after c section

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Drama87 · 16/02/2019 02:59

Can anyone recommend a good pair of compression pants or belt to help with the pain after a section? My belly hanging over the scar is causing me lots of pain, but if I stretch it up, the pain virtually disappears, but I can't walk around with my hands in my pants all day Blush

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Yakadee · 16/02/2019 08:59

I've managed with just big high pants, although this might not give you exactly the support you want?

There are loads online with reviews if helpful x

Drama87 · 16/02/2019 09:21

Thanks, I have big pants, it's the fold of flab that's causing the issue, could do with that being lifted and supported to offer some relief.

Had a look online but quite a lot of mixed reviews!

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ConfusionIsNothingNew · 16/02/2019 09:28

Have you considered something like a belly bandit? I considered it after my c section as I found the overhang a bit uncomfortable but it really improved after a few weeks so I didn't bother in the end!

Aprilshowersarecomingsoon · 16/02/2019 09:31

Primark do a pack of 3 (on a hanger) for a fiver stretchy full briefs. Black /beige. Marvellous!

wishingyouluck · 16/02/2019 09:37

I found the really rigid type far too uncomfortable to wear (I had the Leonisa postpartum belly wrap panties). Some high waisted control pants might be more comfortable and do the trick. As above mentioned, primark are good for those!

Drama87 · 16/02/2019 11:29

I was thinking about the high waisted spanx but wasn't sure if they would be tooooo supportive! Off to Primark I go..

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Aprilshowersarecomingsoon · 16/02/2019 12:06

If you wear Spanx and have any sort of muscle separation quite frankly you will be very very uncomfortable /in unbearable pain.
Ime.

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