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One question we frequently get is: “When do I start to wear the swelly belly band?”
Many women think they need to have their swelly belly band in the hospital with them. They panic if they can’t get the band before their surgery.
No need to panic or worry.
You can order your band when you know the [...]
If you are worried about the size of the swelly belly band, not knowing if you will change sizes between pre-op and post-op swelling, this info is for you.
The swelly belly band is adjustable as I mentioned in this post.
Rarely does a customer swell so much that they need the next size up in the [...]
Whether you had an abdominal hysterectomy incision (bikini cut or vertical cut) or whether you had laparoscopic hysterectomy or daVinci Robotic hysterectomy, taking care of your incision should be easy. Find out more about taking care of your hysterectomy incision at the HysterSisters website.
Most of the time, your stitches will be removed within days of [...]
If your hysterectomy was through an abdominal incision, you might be home and wondering how to care for your incision and tender tummy.
First of all, keep your incision dry. If you take a quick shower, pat your incision completely dry. Usually its best not to wear under garments that may rub against the incision, irritating [...]
Years ago when I had my hysterectomy and I was released from my doctor to head back to work, my tummy did not quite feel ready. I still felt guarded about my tender belly and still wanted something to support me.
I headed to the store and purchased three pairs of control top panties. It was [...]
I added basic comments about the Swelly Belly Band but know that one of the questions we get frequently is how to select the right size and once you receive it, how to adjust it.
Sizing: The band comes in three sizes (in each style of horizontal or vertical)Â
Princess: Comfortably fits 31 to 42 inches
Extra Princess: Comfortably fits 42 to [...]
The main helpful products for hysterectomy recovery centers around tummy care. The incision. The swelling. The feeling your insides were going to fall down to the ground from your now weak stomach muscles.
Besides the Swelly Belly Band, the HysterSisters Abdominal Binder is the next favorite product to our customers.
Its stretchy. Its snug. Its washable! (Bonus, right?!)
The [...]
So let’s start here. Swelly Belly Band
In the summer of 2003, the phone rang in the HysterSisters office. A man was on the phone describing a product he created to help his girlfriend through her recovery. I dubbed it the Swelly Belly Band(tm) and asked to see a sample. He sent it. I ordered some in [...]