I do appreciate that this was stiffer than other things available on the market. I used this until 10 weeks postpartum, because I have significant diastasis recti. The thing is, the model in this photo has an extremely long torso. I have a regular length torso. So whenever I sit down, the top digs in under my breasts. This is true even though the bottom is low enough to be well over my hip bones. And since I’m breast-feeding, I spend a lot of time sitting. It’s very uncomfortable. The other thing, is that after a little while of usage, it developed a distinct fold in the middle of the band in the back. So it basically folded over in the back and dug into my sides.

I used the original belly bandit from the day I gave birth, I found it to be comfortable and incredibly supportive around my tummy which was incredibly reassuring.

Since birth I used the band intermittently (every other day) or if I go out the house just for the extra support. I find it to be incredibly discreet under clothing and again very comfortable to wear.

The first image is of my bump at 40 weeks 2 days overdue and the third image is at 10 days postpartum and I am totally amazed with the results. I love the support that the original belly bandit has given me and I feel it has helped to tighten and flatten my stomach area after birth.

I will continue to keep using my belly bandit for support and would highly recommend the original band to anyone who is curious to try the brand! I have loved my experience.

Too stiff to wear comfortably with changing position standing to sitting or moving around, rides up very easily which defeats the purpose of covering my csection incision. Like some other reviews mentioned gives the “muffin top” feel (having a short torso I thought this wouldnt be as much of an issue). The level of compression and feel standing is good but the wrap is not very practical for daily wear and wish I could return, after about 2 hours I could tell I didn’t like it but am not eligible to return based on the restrictions. Disappointed

I should have taken before pictures. I have started using it post-pregnancy for about 2 days, but I have noticed a significant difference! I got permission to use it from my doctor. The hospital actually sent me home with a binder. I was originally using the binder for the first 4 days but it lost its stretch and did not give me the results I wanted. I started wearing the belly bandit on day 5 and it is now the end of day 7. Even though I have only been using it for 3 days, again, I see a significant difference. I purchased the small because I was, according to the website, at the very end of being considered size small (otherwise I would be a medium). I ended up getting the extension too just in case. I started off as needing it and am to the point where I won't need the extender in a few days. I am currently wearing it 24/7 including when I sleep. I take it off when I shower and for probably 20 minutes each time, I pump just to give myself a break in between.

I really like the belly band. I got mine a week PP and my stomach noticeably shrank. I’m not sure how quickly it would have shrunken on its own though, without the use of aids. My friend sleeps in hers so I also tried to do that, only taking the band off to shower, but nights are brutal and I sweat a lot PP and this band just trapped sweat. Otherwise, really great product.