I had a binder after my surgery, and my doctor told me I could take it off whenever I wanted to. He said to wear it if it helped and if it bothered me, I didn't need to wear it. I wore for it for a few days after coming home and then ditched it.
I think they told me to use my spirometer for ten days after surgery. I didn't do it for that long, and I ended up with severe, severe pneumonia a couple of weeks later. So I would ask your doc and use it for however long he says.
Kelly
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RNY 11/4/08
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