Chest binder

[Makmum]

Hi everybody..do you all wear chest binder all the time from day one.Is it standard practise and does it help in recovery process

[Kimstyles]

I was given the sternum vest in hospital I think I wore it all the time except when I wash it , I personally found it helpful reassuring so wore mine .

[sue2002 in reply to Kimstyles]

How long did you wear yours for? I'm 5 weeks post op and getting fed up with wearing mine!

[Makmum in reply to sue2002]

Mine is about 13 thirteen days after operation.Start wearing after 2 days until now but l feal uneasy

[sue2002 in reply to Makmum]

I was told to wear it for six weeks and only take it off twice to wash it.

[Makmum in reply to Kimstyles]

Thanks Kimstyle😄

[Kimstyles in reply to Makmum]

I wore mine for at least 6 weeks , did wear it to Heathrow airport and got some funny looks !! I personally wouldn’t do that again lol was scared security would pounce on me xx

[Kimstyles]

Also when out in the shops people give you a wide access as they can visually see something wronged which is helpful as I was anxious about being bumped xx

[KazSumm]

Hi wore my vest for 6 weeks

Had it fitted just after I came round. Hated it, didn’t know how I was going to do 6 wks, but after 48 hrs it became part of me. When I was home I use to undo the front for a few hours while sat watching tv. My sternum healed beautifully and it definitely helps when you cough or sneeze 🤧

Loved looking at peoples faces when out , had security follow me on few occasions , having my mobile tucked in the top didn’t help 😂.Kaz❤️💕💖

[Makmum in reply to KazSumm]

Thanks Kazsumm..happy to hear that it helps sternum heals beautifully

[Kimstyles in reply to KazSumm]

That’s so funny you suddenly realise stranger going in the opposite direction ,

[Fredders]

I didn't have one and wasn't offered one and was fine, but can see the advantages especially if you sneeze or cough. My incision and sternum have healed up fine despite not having one.

Wendy

[123m]

Where I had my operation we were not offered one, and my sternum has healed just fine, didn't know they even existed. Karen