Marena LGS Stage 1 Recovery High-Waist Girdle, Short Length Post-Surgical Girdle for Women

Huge, massive improvement from all others. I had an extended tummy tuck and the Faja sold to me at the doctors office for $150 is so tight in the thighs I cannot pull it up. I do not have big thighs, in fact they are pretty skinny. Anyhow, I had my binder and another binder I bought on Amazon which was just okay, but the seams dug into my skin. The other fajas did not provide enough support or were too tight in the thighs. I’ve been barely sleeping and uncomfortable 24/7.Then, I decided to try this. I bought the xl and normally wore a large or 14 before my surgery three weeks ago. I’m still quite swollen and my belly button is raw, and tons of pain and tightness at my incision site- I still can’t stand up straight and my stomach muscles must have been sewn up super wickedly tight.My husband helped me put it on because he’s wonderful, the sides open completely so there is no tugging or pulling on the incisions that reach all the way on each side due to my tummy tuck being extended. There are some but not a million hook and eye closures, zippers on top of that, and a smooth flat front with no pressure on my tender bellybutton. It’s tight but not stiflingly so and I feel wonderful compression for the first time since my surgery three weeks ago. I plan on wearing this for at least a month, maybe two, and then switching to the stage two version of this, perhaps with strap extenders as I read that is it’s only flaw.Please do not hesitate to buy this if you had a tummy tuck, especially an extended one. Don’t bother buying the one from your doctor unless it is this one! Worth the money hands down.I’m 5’7” and pre surgery I weighed 185, I bought XL. The thighs are not tight. It stays up right under my bra line and might be too long for short torso folks. Large open for pottying purposes.I hope this helps anyone the fence.

Before update: 5’7” waist currently 40” hips 46” size xxl (perfect fit, use the size chart!) Very well made, lots of compression so I know my surgeon will approve, easy to put on. Can’t say enough good things. For context, I had an extended abdominoplasty. This is a HUGE relief compared to the wrap aka “torture device” that was given to me by my surgeon post op that had to be constantly re-adjusted with seams that dug into me, messed with my drain sites, and pulled on my suture line. This garment is a godsend in comparison and provides the same way better more full coverage compression much more evenly and ALL OVER instead of the wrap given by the doctor. Love it and grateful for its affordable price for how well-made of a product this is!UPDATE: after weeks of wearing it daily while healing, a really noticeable difference in even healing and swelling receding. I wash it every two days, goes right in the dryer fine, and so far no signs of wear and tear. So well made, super durable. In fact I’m going to order the next size down since I’ve gotten a bit smaller.Update at 8 weeks since surgery: still using the same garment, washing every other day. it’s still strong, and no one can see it under my clothes/tight pants (I can wear real clothes now!). I’m extremely happy with the results of how well I’m healing evenly and my entire midsection is compressing down as it heals. My measurements have gone down enough so that I may buy the next size down to see if that will fit since I’ll be wearing it at least another 8 weeks.UPDATE!!! I have ordered the regular XL now (next size down from what I began with) after 9 weeks of healing, my measurements were a bit smaller and I felt I needed more compression to keep the progress going. Fits perfectly, just as sturdy and again SO WORTH IT! If you have had abdominoplasty it’s my opinion that nothing else could work better than this garment, and it has been essential to maximizing the results of my surgeon’s good work. I will continue wearinf this for at least a cpl more months, until I feel 100% healed. I’m now using silicone strips on my scars we well. I don’t think I’ve ever done updates on my reviews but I’m so impressed with this garment and I think it will help people to know this.

Just had a medical procedure that requires compression for several weeks. Wanted a spare from what was given in hospital, the size quide was wayyyyy off and winged it with going by my normal size as well as what I was given. Fit perfect. But the guide had me all over the place. Pros: hole to go potty, Cons: does not unzip all the way down which makes it a little painful pulling on and the zipper stop is a little pinching inside. Overall a good alternate.

Had surgery and needed compression. Went thru about 8 different brands before stumbling on these. They’re great. Real compression use but comfortable. (Not the same as spanx bike shorts.) I liked these so much I ultimately got three more pairs despite the high price bc the quality and support of others just doesn’t match up to these.

I followed the measurements listed and it did not provide compression. Maybe a size down would have been better. I didn't want to take the risk on such an expensive item that can't be returned once opened. It is disappointing that this can't be returned and it won't be used. Buy at your own risk.

Overall they are very comfortable and fit well. They give me enough compression post abdominal hysterectomy. However one of the thigh seams has already come undone and the end of the legs seems unfinished. If that had not happened and end of the legs seemed better hemmed/sewn, or sewn at all I would have given this product 5 stars.

I bought these and it’s extremely uncomfortable and its not easy to use