Belly Bandit BFF Postpartum Belly Wrap - Adjustable Abdominal Wrap for Post Pregnancy Recovery - Corset-Inspired Design for Waist, Core, & Back Support for C-Section or Natural Birth

I ordered this as I will be recovering from abdominal surgery in a couple days. I have been advised to buy a binder. I am having laparoscopic, but possibly a C-section like scar type of surgery for radical hysterectomy. I ordered a few other binders on Amazon, none of them were small enough to fit me. It’s frustrating because you’re basically just going on reading reviews, photos, and what people say about the fit. I considered going to a surgical supply website, but I feel like it’s easier to look at the reviews and photos on Amazon, that’s how I like to shop at least. I am 5 foot five, 109 -112 pounds. 40 years old. I figure with surgery I will probably have some swelling but the other binders I ordered all seem to be made for larger people . I was worried about this one because it didn’t have a lot of good reviews. I’m writing this review for you petite and smaller women out there like me that are looking for a good belly binder that is comfortable with the good tension that will fit you well. There is plenty of room to spare on this binder if I need to go tighter, and there’s room if I swell. I can’t speak to those ladies using this as a pregnancy postpartum binder, but if you were having abdominal surgery and were advised by your surgeon to get something like this I feel like it’s going to give me excellent support and comfort. I’m a size 0, sometimes 2, my waist is about 24 inches measured at the true waist loosely. I just wanted to find some thing with the proper level of support and grip it seems like most of the things on Amazon and the photos were for bigger people. If you’re small like me (and can’t help it,) I hope this review helps you and your search. I’m sure if you were five or 10 pounds smaller it still might fit you maybe. Buy this one it’s worth the money, I looked at the luxe version as well and there was a wait time on it and it cost more so I think this one is comfortable enough. If I find myself needing another one I will totally splurge for the luxe version belly bandit

Worked well for the first week. But then it lost its shape and started to form a permanent bend in it. Very disappointing for how much it cost. Also, only buy if you have a short torso.

I am 5ft 2in, 170lbs pre-pregnany and 195lbs on the date of birth. I retained a ton of water during the birth so was extremely swollen everywhere afterwards. Under the belly bands, I wear a pregnancy compression undergarment that's just for the stomach. It helps reduce discomfort of the band digging in or if I'm hot, it helps alleviate moisture. You could even wear a thin tank top. I purchased the Original Bamboo version and followed the sizing instructions. With all my clothes before being pregnant, I've always worn L and XL so didn't trust the sizing chart. I went ahead and purchased both the Medium and Large just to be sure. 1 day post postpartum I didn't fit in the Medium, it was about 2 inches shy of fitting, so I kept the Large. I should have kept the Medium and waited about 1 week pp because I would have fit in it fine. My body just needed to get rid of all the water I was still retaining. About 3 weeks pp, the Large no longer fit; too big. One negative is the front of band has some kind of stiff material, like a board of some kind, and over time it becomes more flexible. I have a pooch stomach from the pregnancy and felt this board was not sinching my waist line because this board lost its stiffness and molded to my stomachs shape. 4 weeks pp, I then purchased the Medium BFF band and love it. It is about 2-3 inches shorter than the Original Bamboo version, it hits the middle of my waist line and just below my hip bone. Definitely gives me a muffin top. The size fits perfect and I love the 2 straps, you can customize the top and bottom, however tight you need it. It doesn't have that stiff board, like what's in the Original Bamboo version. Both bands are comfortable, as long as I wear the stomach compression undergarment (or thin tank top). I'm 6 weeks pp and wear both bands together. I first put on the BFF, to customize how tight I want the band and molds to my body. I then put on over it, the Original Bamboo. I keep it up higher (loosely) just to cover up the muffin top :)

I have to say, although wearing a girdle constantly is not comfortable, the BFF does help with support and tummy reduction after giving birth. I did not wear this nearly as much as is suggested but could definitely notice a difference when I did. The fabric is very soft and having an hour-glass shape, I liked the two areas of adjustment. It does develop a crease over time, but I don't see any way that could be avoided after a lot of sitting and standing.

I've been wearing the bff for a week and although the compression initially felt supportive and worthwhile, the belt quickly folded up and scrunched, narrowing its coverage area to half of its original size. It is advertised that scrunching is fine and doesn't affect the compression but mine is so scrunched that it only surrounds my waist now and not my hips at all. It is also incredibly bulky and easily seen under clothes. It makes me look bigger than I otherwise would which is obviously not the desired effect. The only reason that I haven't stopped wearing it is that I am annoyed at what I spent on it and am trying to justify its price by pretending that it's still a little useful. Huge disappointment for something that you hope will help you after having a baby.

I was really hoping to love this belly wrap, but it’s very uncomfortable. It runs very small. I bought the extender too and the velcro hooks ended up snagging and pilling 3 articles of clothing. 2 pairs of $100+ workout leggings, I flipped the extender, and it ended up doing the same thing to a workout tank. The compression is good, but isn’t 100% comfortable with my c-section incision. It also pretty rigid, and causes back fat rolls to squeeze out, making me feel insecure wearing it outside the house. Again, I was really hoping to live in this thing, but I just cannot seem to make it work.

Muy incómodo que no te puedes sentar con ella puesta. Está muy bien si estás de pie. Pero es un problema general de todas las fajas

After reading the reviews I decided to take a risk with this belly support. This is my third c-section and I have to say that this product has really helped me, not only with support, but also it has helped my belly get back to shape quickly. I looked at other brands of similar nature but being a woman with a shirt waist gave this a go. I highly recommend.

Never say it made from china. Quality different from made in from us

i used to sleep with it at the first few months.. i didnt realize they were on it helped me with the back pain too Love it

Waste of money in my opinion. Probably works, but after having a baby I just wanted to be comfortable. This was NOT comfortable. It compacted everything together and was a pain to wear. Hurt to bend over wearing it and to sit comfortably. Would not recommend to a new mother.