MARENA Stage 1 Panty-Length Girdle with High-Back, Hook-and-Eye Front Closure, Accessible Crotch – Tummy Control Post Surgery

The compression is not very good and the opening for the legs is very tight. The hooks for the top that resemble bra straps are heavy and big metal and cut into my underarms. I bought a medium and a xsmall and I have the same issue with both. The crotch areas is very wide and cuts into your legs. Overall this is not a great product for the cost. I did size down to xsmall after 4 weeks. However, I am super uncomfortable all the time and only wearing this when I need to leave the house and wear “normal” clothes. Otherwise I use the belly band my doctor gave me after a mini tummy tuck.

Don’t cheap out. This is the brand my Plastic Surgeon uses. After my tummy tuck I woke up with a black panty line/zipper and hook one on me. I had ordered these pre-op and love them. I opted for the straps to help support my posture. The material is soft and easy to sleep in. Before my surgery I did order several different brands but sent them back. I ordered these not knowing I would receive one from my surgeon. Happy I decided to spend the extra bucks on this quality product. I’m 5’3 123lbs and the medium was perfect.

I agree with others - the arm straps dig into your skin. For a recovery item, this definitely needs perfecting. The straps should be moved more toward the front of the axilla (armpit). I’m petite usually a zero and two in clothing, I can be a xs in “regular” sized clothing. I am/was 125 lbs and size 36c (post pregnancy) and 5’ tall so with measurements and traditional sizes I bought a medium. My measurements had put me across three Sizes M-XL. Anything bigger than a M would have been quite loose. It’s perfect. I wear a t shirt and granny underwear underneath to prevent any chafing as recommended by my surgeon. it makes adjustments so much easier and better. I don’t worry about rubbing and misaligning any ABD pads keeping my surgical site undisturbed. With that said, it’s a 3 rating product because the digging is a major flaw for the price. Nothing can be done about it since I read this is common. It really hurts my skin and I constantly need to adjust it. I say bring the connector piece higher or move toward the back like traditional bras, so that it’s not in the area where we naturally close our arms causing that piece to dig. Also, the seller is an authorized seller so it’s a big deal that they offer return/exchange thru Amazon since Marena Group LLC doesn’t accept returns though IDK if they offer replacements which unfortunately results in some horror reviews I read that comes with the territory. Overall, I am keeping it. I need it and it’s functional though wish there was a more comfortable option. Not that I know of so sticking with this one.

I have used this for post op tummy tuck and lipo. I didn't like how tight it was in the crotch area so I wear biker shorts underneath and it's just fine. I am 5'2 134 pounds and bought the medium. I'm on the middle hooks, so I can go one size tighter before I need a smaller size. Hoping I won't need to buy another. Wash on gentle cycle and hang dry. My doctor recommended these cut instead of the longer ones because of my drains. Definitely talk to you doctor so you get the right cut for you.

First - the reviews showing used items received. That is from the Amazon warehouse not Marena. If you happen to get one used, just exchange/return it. For the actual product review - I tried multiple garments after my surgery and I should have just started here to begin with. I have a short torso (5') and all of the others rode up too high under the breast area. The material is comfortable and soft but provides the right compression. The diagonal hooks made it easy to put on myself, but also took the pressure of my ETT side incisions. I love that the crotch has a closure instead of just an open area too. Helps with piece of mind that nothing is splashing up while doing your business. The bikini style was great too since I have small thighs and all of the others I tried were too baggy right there. When ordering your size, focus on your waist measurements. I am normally a S/XS (5', 110 lbs) and ordered a medium for this stage 1 based on my waist measurement (w/the swelling). It gave room for the swelling and allowed me to move the hooks tighter as the swelling went down. I took 1 star off, because the straps could have some extra cushion in them to make that more comfortable for all day wear. If they are overly digging into your sides you need to loosen them. :-) Otherwise, I would (and have) purchase again!!