https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Fri, 15 May 2026 00:18:07 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/belly-binder#post-2103907 Wed, 11 Mar 2015 12:45:15 +0000 linzeelou 2103907@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I got the BellyBandit (bamboo one) and loved it with my first C-section. It's already packed in my hospital bag for the second C-section. I loved it more for the support and "not feeling like my guts are falling out" than the slimming factor. Although, I do feel like it helped me slim down and tighten up really quick after birth. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/belly-binder#post-2103645 Wed, 11 Mar 2015 10:18:48 +0000 Mamasig 2103645@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I had the belly bandit and tried it after my second c section. It was super uncomfortable and hit right at my incision. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/belly-binder#post-2103640 Wed, 11 Mar 2015 10:12:35 +0000 babynumber1 2103640@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Thanks Ladies. I think I will spring for the Bellefit. The Belly Bandit reviews are all over the place and most say its uncomfortable. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/belly-binder#post-2103306 Wed, 11 Mar 2015 04:49:45 +0000 kbm1026 2103306@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Loved the bellefit! I got the one that works for c sections and vaginal births, they have a sizing/birth calculator on their website. It's pricy but it works quickly. By 10 days out things were looking back to normal and it hold everything in in the meantime! You may need 2 sizes depending on the weight gain, I think they recommend if you gain 35+ to get 2 sizes. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/belly-binder#post-2103114 Tue, 10 Mar 2015 20:46:33 +0000 MenagerieMama 2103114@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I specifically asked for one at the hospital. And then when it got too big ordered a super basic one from amazon, which I'm glad I did because I didn't wear it as long as I anticipate once things settled down and I got a bit more core strength back the downsides of the binder (itching, etc) outweighed any benefit and I ditched it! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/belly-binder#post-2103098 Tue, 10 Mar 2015 20:36:00 +0000 catlady 2103098@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I used the Belly Bandit BFF. I found it really uncomfortable but it worked to slim me down pretty quickly. I'm on the fence if I would use it again. It definitely did make you feel nice and tightened up there. But it wasn't that comfy for sitting or nursing. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/belly-binder#post-2103081 Tue, 10 Mar 2015 20:24:48 +0000 charlotte 2103081@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>As Mrs. Confetti said - the ones at Walgreens look like what I got at the hospital. Also, my doctor "prescribed" it and then it was delivered to my hospital nurses from the medical supply company. Maybe you could ask your dr ahead of time! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/belly-binder#post-2102985 Tue, 10 Mar 2015 19:10:20 +0000 mrsjyw 2102985@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Used the belly bandit w Ds. Had a vag birth but t helped tremendously w back pain/support </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/belly-binder#post-2102981 Tue, 10 Mar 2015 19:03:48 +0000 LiveLove 2102981@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I had 2 c-sections and swore by the bellefit (I still occasionally wear it as shapewear)! This past c-section I asked at the hospital about a binder and they were able to order me one (free). </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/belly-binder#post-2102975 Tue, 10 Mar 2015 19:01:42 +0000 mfa_lady 2102975@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I borrowed a Bellefit and it was awesome. Expensive, but honestly I think I'd buy one next time if the one I borrowed wasn't available again. :) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/belly-binder#post-2102962 Tue, 10 Mar 2015 18:46:08 +0000 marionberry 2102962@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Maybe see if anyone on HB has one from their previous C-section that you can use? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/belly-binder#post-2102959 Tue, 10 Mar 2015 18:44:26 +0000 Peasinapod 2102959@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I got a belly bandit but not for a c section. I ended up being disappointed because I should have gotten a size smaller so it wasn't much use. Maybe wait until after to get one so you'll know the right size to order? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/belly-binder#post-2102955 Tue, 10 Mar 2015 18:40:49 +0000 Mrs.Pinecone316 2102955@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I just bought a belly bandit for when I deliver next month. I liked the reviews I read, hope it is worth the money. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/belly-binder#post-2102949 Tue, 10 Mar 2015 18:32:08 +0000 Mrs. Confetti 2102949@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>You can buy a really basic one like the hospitals give for 30-35 at CVS/walgreens </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/belly-binder#post-2102937 Tue, 10 Mar 2015 18:18:15 +0000 blackbird 2102937@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I used a bellefit and felt well supported! But it's definitely an expensive option. Even some spanx worked well for me once I was past that stage. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/belly-binder#post-2102936 Tue, 10 Mar 2015 18:16:00 +0000 babynumber1 2102936@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Did anyone use one postpartum? I am looking at the belly bandit, but I'm not sure that it will work with a c section. </p> <p>I am more interested in not feeling like my guts are falling out, like I did with LO #1, than the slimming portion of it (that's just an added bonus).</p> <p>My hospital did not give out abdominal binders with my last c section. </p>