MARENARecovery Panty-Length Post Surgical Compression Girdle with High-Back - Stage 1

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.

It definitely served it's purpose. It was just a little too tight on my shoulders.

Agree with other reviewers who said it pinches at legs and arm pits. The straps don’t give much adjustability and the way it was designed, the straps land almost directly under your armpits but enough to just annoy you with the bulk, scratch and tightness. I bought it post tummy surgery as compression post six weeks. I’m a true medium. The compression was good but the leg and armpit pinch lowered the stars. For the price, design needs to change. Straps are easy fix if they give more material to adjust and shift away from armpit. I wore cotton blouses underneath to help the pinch but still hurt.

The item I received was clearly used. The 'non returnable' sticker was not intact, there was deodorant stains all over it, and the item was heavily perfumed. I reached out to customer service from the Marena site and they assured me it was a new item and then asked what questions I had with sizing - I never mentioned any questions with sizing, they had no interest in addressing the issue of sending me a clearly used garment. This is disgustingly unsanitary, absolutely do not recommend.

I have bought multiple compression pieces post tummy tuck, and this is by far my absolute favorite. It is definitely worth the money.