Everyday Medical Umbilical Hernia Belt for Men w/ Removable Pad, S/M

The belt itself has a Velcro “bulge” that helps to keep the hernia from protruding. That bulge helps but isn’t nearly enough to actually keep the hernia pushed in. I was suffering from intestinal blockage because of the size of the hernia (2.5” diameter) yet surgery is not an option. I was having to walk around with my finger pushed into the hernia hole so that the intestines could function properly. This belt, coupled with a “plug” that was molded from Polly Plastics moldable plastic provided the solution. The hernia gets pushed back into the abdomen and then the plug is put in place. A cloth is put over where the belt overlap will be (that can get uncomfortable after 24 hours) and then the belt is put on. The belt has enough tension that it holds the plug in place. It is a comfortable support and, short of a hard cough, the hernia stays put. Now I can at least heal from the intestinal blockage issues. The setup is comfortable to wear day and night. It is a very good solution for me until surgery can be had. One of the features of the belt is that it has stiffeners sewn into it in two places which helps to keep it from scrunching up in the back. That greatly helps in keeping the full, comfortable support of the belt after a long day. I was uncertain about the belt size because the waist is 36 but the belly would be about 40. The small/medium belt was chosen and it has worked VERY well. There is enough elasticity in the belt that it could go a bit larger than 40”, but since it takes pressure to hold a hernia in then this belt size proved to be a winner for that purpose.

This belt worked great for the first 2 months or so. The compression is nice and the belt itself is comfortable compared to others i've worn. The reason I'm only giving 3 stars is because the velcro wears out pretty quickly. I now find myself tightening or loosening the belt to try to find a place where the velcro will still "stick" and not come undone while I wear it. Update 02/15/19: Originally I gave this belt a 3 star rating as you can see my reason above. I responded to the comment left and received one of the improved belts very quickly, within a couple of days. The customer service was fantastic, probably the best I've had with any product. As for the new belt, it appears to be much much better. The velcro strips have been moved in a little so the sharp corners and edges aren't cutting and scratching you like they did on the previous model. After using the improved belt for a month, so far, the velcro "sticking power" seems to be better as well. Though the previous model wasn't totally worthless after 1 month, there were velcro issues and I could tell it wouldn't be long before it wouldn't stick at all. The velcro on the new model is still holding strong and I do not notice it weakening prematurely as on the previous model. I am very pleased with both the customer service and the improved belt. It is now my intentions to stay with Everyday Medical and order a new belt from them once this one eventually wears out.

I actually got this belt for post op second hernia surgery. I had a ventral hernia right above my belly button fixed with a mesh and tacs. I had to get that all removed because of two years of continuous pain due to the mesh and the tacs digging into my muscles. I simply got sewed up this time around and used this belt to keep the swelling down and insure I don't have another reoccurring issue. I wanted to be serious about it this time and tried to do everything right this time. Including eating right, rest, various supplements to aid with swelling etc. This belt added extra support as the one they provide in the hospital was way too loose. Now that I gave a little background on my situation now to describe the product. The belt arrived 2 days after ordering. I noticed right away that I could probably wrap it twice around my body... They sent the wrong size. I ordered a s/m and got sent a xxl. Immediately I started a return and they shipped out the right size right away! Props for that. To my dismay the s/m is still a little big. They should really have a xs/s size for those with a small waist such as myself. Besides my inability to make it as tight as I want it without assistance, it really seems to hold things in. I tried the egg thing for extra support but I can't use it at this time as it creates too much pressure in my tender area above the belly button due to the recent surgery. At this time the belt itself provides enough relief. I don't find it uncomfortable. It's not really noticeable under loose fitting clothing. It stretches nicely so I did stretch it tighter around my waist then safety pin it to get it to stay. It's a good choice for the price. Next time I may get something that covers more area for complete tummy support though, I don't have a long torso being 5'3, but I do find throughout the day I have to adjust the belt back to its original position (this could actually be due to my swelling flaring up and down throughout the day so you may not experience this). Overall I recommend it definitely before any surgery and can be used after.

Works well for my mom to give her back some core support and hold in the hernia. Not noticeable under clothing. Good Velcro strength and hold. Easy to use. Fit and design is as described.

This belt works very well! I have four children and lift a lot and developed an umbilical hernia that’s gotten progressively worse-still able to reduce it myself. Be sure to reduce your hernia prior to applying, then secure the belt as recommended. It works beautifully at keeping the hernia reduced and pain free as long as it’s worn. The only minor issue is the seam of one of the supports is tearing on the outside but doesn’t affect the comfort or support. I can even wear this on my bare skin comfortably. I highly recommend this product!

It has help up quite well. No rips or seams coming apart. It breathes nicely. My only 2 complaints are 1) the height of this wrap is too much. I'd rather it be a little thinner but that's because as of right now my hernia is localized to my belly button. And 2) the edges of the wrap where the velcro is, had began to curl and is quite uncomfortable. I did find that after I have it on, spun it so that the velcro is in the back. It's like not even wearing it unless I put it too tight.

They don't get all weird after wearing a lot like the ones I got from the hospital, and the 'widget' helps keep the bulge under control. It's also 'breathable' making it way more comfortable for continuous wear. I haven't checked all of them that are available, but this one is near perfect. I even use it on my bike, and it's a blessing...

I would have given this five stars if not for a couple things. 1. It's advertised as being able to be worn under shirts/pants without being detected, but when I wear it, nothing fits and I look as if I've gained ten pounds or more. 2. No matter how hard I work to tighten it, it tends to want to slide down. This is likely a fault of the body, not the belt! 3. I've found it difficult to get it to stay where I want it to while pulling far on the other end to affix it...and it definitely takes practice to get the two ends of the belt to line up. (If you don't, it'll chafe you.) Otherwise, the construction is very good and the built-in protrusion really does do a good job of keeping the hernia retracted. (Mine is not relocatable; if I push it in, it pops right back out. It is likely the largest umbilical hernia ever known to medical science; I estimate its size at over 3". No, I'm not kidding. I got it after an auto accident and while a chiropractor was adjusting me while I lay face down on his table. What had been a tiny hernia --- about as big as the tip of your little finger...for years --- immediately ripped into a giant, Alien movie-like monster that caused me immediate nausea and heart attack feeling.) Now that I've put it in context, it should carry weight with you when I say that when I wear this belt, get the protrusion properly centered and get the belt tight enough, I don't feel any of the god-awful discomfort I've learned to live with every day. Why not have surgery? Well, I'm a scaredy cat for one. Second, I know people who have had surgery on much smaller hernias than mine...and have needed repeated follow-up surgeries due to complications. I also have done enough reading of the medical literature to know that hernia surgeries tend to be associated with lots of --- potentially serious --- complications. Until mine is so bad that I can't stand it, I'm biding my time. If you're biding your time, too, I urge you to try this belt. It might be just what the doctor, uh, ordered.

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Trust me it def works. BUT you'll definitely need to know your exact size and if you think you're overweight and have a lot of belly fat, it won't work. Don't be deluded by this stuff, but if you have the right belly fat like me, you won't see it. But for me, I love it hahaha I'm sure this product is more better than belly fat press underwear

Cómodo y me ayuda a proteger el comienzo de lo que parece ser una hernia abdominal. La utilizo sin problemas mientras hago ejercicio.

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This was selected after a lot of research. The reason being shape of the silicone pad would fit into my navel and keep everything in place until my surgery. Plus the description also said it could be used after surgery. Holding the hernia in has made me feel so much comfortable that I have been able to return to a wider range of exercise in the gym and at home so in only a week my muscle control had significantly improved to the point where I could hold my tum in without pinching the hernia even when I wasn't wearing the belt.# The belt is very comfortable, although it is best worn over a tea shirt rather than against the skin. I do have one little reservation and that is the positioning of the two stiffening strips. depending upon your waist size and the amount of overlap of the fastening the stiffening strips can work out to be in a position that dig in a bit. If these could be easily removed or repositioned this belt would be perfect.