Everyday Medical Inguinal Hernia Belt for Men & Women - Post Surgery Groin Hernia Truss for Left/Right Side, Adjustable Inguinal Hernia Support Belt w/Compression Pad - Black, S/M

Nice hernia belt. Does what its supposed to while I await hernia surgery in 1.5 months. It keeps a small cushion firmly placed where the inguinal hernia is (in my case left side), it alleviates pain and/or the prospect of hernia getting worse. I'm pretty active and this seems to work perfectly to keep everything "in check" as I frequently need to bend over or crouch down to pick up my 3 small dogs (9-15 lbs), go on walks, or ride the exercise bike. I'm not doing weight lifting or playing golf with it (that can wait for post op after recovery), but life is more manageable again. FYI I'm 6ft 205 lbs male and the small/medium fits great as you'll want it to be tight. Velcro holds nicely. Had to buy some boxer briefs to help with that strap around the leg, which I'd say is optional. If youre experiencing an inguinal hernia and waiting for surgery, you'll wish you had this, this is a life saver. Not sure why my doctor didn't recommend one but glad I found it on Amazon. Edit after surgery: After hernia surgery, you will not need this belt anymore, which is fine, bc you'll be on the road to recovery. I'm on week 5 post op and here's some tips to get thru it. Days 1-3 are the worst, bending over is an absolute nightmare, so if something drops on floor (like even a sock, etc) I'd recommend having a grabber tool handy, you can get one for $9 on Amazon. Also learn from me bc I had a setback at week 4, I was hunched over to clip my toenails and my lower back went out. Its because they cut thru the deep core abdominal muscles to do the surgery. So just watch out with leaning and bending over. Its technically called acute lumbar back spasm and its excruciating. I'm still healing from the lower back now at week 5. So watch out and use that grabber tool to grab things down low. Raise your foot up to a bench or chair to put shoes on etc. Docs didn't warn me about this but I am. I was healthy/athletic b4 this and meant nothing. Good luck people. You can do this.

I’ve been using this binder about every other day for 17 months. It does its job well - it minimizes the bulge, and eliminates the pain, from my inguinal hernia. It’s sturdy and well-constructed. The elastic is starting to warp a little now. I’m getting ready to buy a new one. I would like to know if there’s any difference between this binder (black color) and the tan-colored one sold by the same company (Everyday Medical) at the same price, and looks identical except for the logo. Pros: Does the job well. Built well. Cons/Limitations: - Elastic will eventually warp a bit. - If you don’t fasten the velcro strips in perfect alignment, they can irritate the skin on your hip/thigh a bit. - A little bit bulky - you wouldn’t wear it with a skin-tight bodysuit. My other binder is lower-profile - it’s made of neoprene, designed by a surfer guy. A little pricier than this one. I like both. I might prefer the neoprene one for sweaty activities (summer exercise outdoors), and would definitely prefer it for swimming. But this one is more effective in keeping the hernia in place. Overall I like this one a little better.

I have a right inguinal hernia and couldn’t get surgery scheduled for over 6 weeks. I took a chance that this product would help me stay reasonably active until I get this repaired and after a few days I am pleased with the results. The pad is too large for my situation but I came up with a solution using a smaller piece of rolled up bubble wrap. Before I was having groin pain after standing a lot at walking and yesterday I was able to stand nearly all day and cut the grass with no pain. I’m a 69 YO slim, healthy male so staying active is important to me and this product delivered. I was not looking forward to being a couch potato for 6 weeks!

Comfortable fit. Did its job well. And may postpone surgery for awhile. Wore the first one, then a second one to always have a clean one available.

I’ve been really happy with this hernia belt. It provides good support without feeling overly bulky or uncomfortable, and it gives me a little more confidence when I’m moving around or doing everyday activities. The fit is adjustable, which makes it easy to get the right amount of compression and support. I also appreciate that it stays in place rather than constantly shifting. Overall, it feels well-made, comfortable enough to wear for extended periods, and has been a helpful addition to my daily routine. I would definitely recommend it to anyone looking for a supportive hernia belt. Just remember to take it off before going through TSA 😂

Upon opening the package, I liked the product. It looks well-made and the design makes sense. I tried it on and got it to a fairly comfortable fit. Now I'm able to stand and walk and do most normal activities without fear of my inguinal hernia popping out. The inner pocket is a nice touch - it allows me to put custom padding without it moving around. The included pad is a bit thick for me but it's usable. I don't understand why people complain about that - you don't HAVE to use it. Socks and various pieces of fabric can be stuck in there for a truly custom fit. I would have given this 5 stars but read below for why I dropped it down to 3. THE BAD: My main complaint about the design is the plastic buckle that you loop the groin band around. It sticks out beyond the fabric so when things get tight, it will dig into your nether regions and the area where your thigh meets your groin. Because of this, it can be hard to get comfortable when sitting on a couch. I bought this so I could resume my Peloton bike workouts. If you are wearing padded bike shorts, this will definitely dig into your groin area. Very uncomfortable and downright painful. I tried messing around with positioning but couldn't tolerate it for more than 5 minutes. I tried riding with plain athletic boxer briefs and could get them to work but I lose the padding protection for my butt. I would return this if I could but I already used it. I wish they could have positioned the plastic buckle half an inch higher - that way it is shielded by the fabric. Bottom line: If you want to use this for bike riding, look for something without a plastic buckle sticking out.

My Dad is satisfied with this product. He has a little trouble with the velcro. I think they should put an extension piece of velcro since it is universal size.

Easy to adjust Very comfortable. Approved by my surgeon to prevent pain while awaiting surgery in a few weeks. NOT for a "permanent" solution!

There are compromises with all of these hernia belts because what they are trying to accomplish is awkward at best. But having tried 5-6 different styles and brands, this one stands out for it's effectiveness, construction and durability - so for being the best of things that are never truely great, it gets 5-stars Note: Be sure to wash and run it through the clothes dryer regularly - this keeps it clean (obviously) but also "re-tightens" the elastic fibers restoring a snug fit.

Not particularly comfortable to wear for long periods of time, especially when sitting down, but nonetheless, it's designed to do a job and it works. A lot of products you buy with velcro, the velcro is pretty much useless after a week, but the velcro on this is really strong. So if you've recently joined the groin hernia club, which is a club I don't particularly enjoy being a member of, until you can get it taken care of, definitely would buy this product.

Efficace e comoda.

I don't know about post hernia surgery usage of this item. I have not yet decided for surgery,but this belt is really helping to hold the bulge without any discomfort. Feel as if hernia does not exist.

5 STAR RATING - Fit well and easy to wear, it support trouble hernia very well. My 93 year old father loves it.