MARENARecovery Panty-Length Compression Girdle with High-Back, Stage 2 (pull on)

Is it pricey? Yes. Did it exceed my expectations post surgery? Absolutely. Only downside was having to purchase another one once the initial swelling went down. 10/10 recommend!

Originally bought the one with all the hooks & eyes up the side and had some issues with that one. But this one is perfect! It's comfortable, the fabric is soft, fits well, and the hooks at the crotch are pretty easy to manage (unlike the other one, which were too low and practically had to stand on my head - like i could do that after a tummy tuck). My big issue is the sizing chart. Had to try four times before I got it right. What a pain! The UPS guys got to know me pretty well. If this will help anyone else, I'm 5'1" and weigh 133, small boned, and the large worked. (If I'm large, what in the world are medium and small!!) BTW, works pretty well with bikini panties, but don't recommend regular cause you have to pull it up too high to pull those down.

I am two months post-op and wish I had found this garment sooner. After researching different compression garments, I saw that this one had very good reviews. After the hospital’s abdominal binder, my surgeon recommended the discount store brand that is similar to this in style, but it and other stage two garments that I could fit into did not provide enough compression. I have tried many, and this is my favorite for these reasons:1. The compression is strong at the top of the abdomen, above the belly button. This is where I have had the most swelling post-op, and other garments were not as effective high on the abdomen.2. I really like the “access” point. Other brands just have a pee hole, and those do not work for me. With other brands, I have to take the whole thing off every time I go to the bathroom. This is much better and reduces chafing on the scar from taking it on and off.3. It is comfortable. When I needed more compression, I was going back to the hospital binder, but that is very scratchy and not smooth underneath clothes. This is a lot better. The straps felt a little uncomfortable and the leg holes seemed a little tight when I first put it on, but that eased up after wearing it.4. The fit was good. I was unsure what size to get, as my waist measurement matched the medium but my hips matched the small. The small was perfect. I also tried the medium, and it was too big.5. I like that it is panty length.If you want something in the higher compression side at stage 2, and want ease when going to the bathroom, I think this is an excellent choice.

This product provides great compression in the right size. My issues are (1) not available in black and more importantly (2) it rips wayyyy to easy. I loved the compression and fit but ended up tossing this simply because it had just gotten too many holes.

I ordered a large garment and received a 4XL. I'm extremely disappointed.