Re: back braces

[Guest guest]

I know ALL too well that personal experience of those " undershirts " and I

still can remember the " scent " of those undershirts after wearing them all

day. ) WHEW!

Tammy

[Guest guest]

> I was wondering what is the reason we have to wear these back braces so long <

I think it is to help support our back while it is healing. I had to wear a TLSO

brace (armpits to hips) for 3 months during the hotest part of a southern

summer. Wore all cotton tank tops under it so I wouldn't chafe. I know that it

helped remind me not to bend or over-do thing.

The only time I was allowed to take it off is showers or if I was laying down.

Viv in GA

[Guest guest]

> > I was wondering what is the reason we have to wear these back

braces so long <

>

> I think it is to help support our back while it is healing. I had

to wear a TLSO brace (armpits to hips) for 3 months during the hotest

part of a southern summer. Wore all cotton tank tops under it so I

wouldn't chafe. I know that it helped remind me not to bend or over-

do thing.

> The only time I was allowed to take it off is showers or if I was

laying down.

>

>

> Viv in GA

so it is really just to remind us..hmmm, so I could go without it and

just watch myself real close at time..to not bend..I don't

lift..didn't do that before the surgery...I know I'm not being very

complient(mispelled)..has anyone every did without their brace, if so

what happened?

bobsgrl1975

[Guest guest]

> has anyone every did without their brace, if so

what happened? <

I did, becuase I got sick of wearing it. It made my back feel fragile and

unsupported, and I tended to over do when I had it off.

Best to wear it like the doc said.

Viv in GA