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

I developed a recent condition myself and shopped the highest rated belts on Amazon to include one with 100% 5 star reviews. Simultaneously ordered/tried the top two and this was worth the extra money. This belt was noticeably more snug than the other (5 star) belt but comfortable and allows full mobility as I sit, climb, and crouch a lot at work. This belt applies ample pressure, stays in place, and is relatively very comfortable. So far I have been able to continue moderate exertion at my physical job due both to how the belt was made and how it functions. Plan to order a second to get me through to a more permanent medical resolution.

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.

First if you are reading this either you or someone you know has an inguinal hernia (or something else) and you are making the purchase to make you more comfortable. The belt works fine, it holds pressure for me anyway at the point I need it as I cannot have scope surgery due to prostate Cx so it would require more down time ( i don't know how it could be more) so no surgery for me at this time. Photo's: from left first, third and forth shows the "reinforced" strip to prevent rollover. it works but does develop a kink which causes a oil can effect( for those of you too young to know what that is old-timer oil cans were fil push from the bottom and it would click) Also you will see cotton pulls, I think this is a combination of the clothes fabric and the belt fabric rubbing but could also be a result of next item that Velcro strap, first it sticks to anything. If you see in photo #6 I actually re-attach it to the area where it fastens. They show in the instructions that the strap is going seemingly between the crevice? I did not try as I am not a fan of flossing my ass. I originally tried the strap in the position you see in the photo, it's Velcroed and holds the strap. then I tried to move the strap so it would be more centered. Not only was in more uncomfortable but without it being held by the belt it travels slightly at times and more at others and then you get strap ass. So I put the strap back to where it can attach to the belt and therefore also providing me with a place to secure the strap for removal. You have to negotiate the strap on the hernia side of the boys( sorry women can't help you) and when you do first make sure it's snug, sadly the attaching point although looks sewed well is straight and has no anchor to prevent it from going horizontal yo vertical. This doesn't effect the belt too much while wearing it the only thing you want to make sure of also is that when you run the strap under and through the attaching point make sure to attach the Velcro strap to itself completely and not to your underwear or just half on the strap as the Velcro will find a way to rub an area that wherever it may be you don't really want to be pulling on the area this day and age anywhere where you can be seen or a camera placed as who knows what's someone's interpretation of your crotch maneuvering means to them as they present it to HR, your spouse, co-workers, neighbors etc. you get the idea. if you have the ability or access to someone who sews or a tailor you may want to have the connecting point reinforced at the corners( sewn to each side) so it stays in place and to the manufacturer , I understand this is a bi-directional belt and perhaps you cannot dart the loop until you know what side? Then install two loops going at both diagonal positions and then everyone is more comfortable. Function: It works well, i am not uncomfortable wearing it. It does supply a lot of elastic band pressure around your hips, it cannot ride waist or below as it would not protect the area. Besides the "pillow" it comes with to push back the hernia it also has a pocket I would imagine to increase the pressure on the hernia or maybe body size and shape. They do not supply you with anything but you can fold even a paper towel to get more depth but it is not necessary for my problem. I am retired/disabled with a lot of pain problems etc. I believe my hernia was caused by opioid induced constipation and the desire to go and push. I have not and I would not use the belt while using a seated restroom without removing it, you don't want to be lazy and you probably don't carry a spare. Just advice: If you have a right inguinal hernia and have to use the seat I make sure that for me my left hand stays pressed against the hernia area does prevent it 90% of the time from moving. I do not review items often as I hate to purchase something and the next day they ask how I liked it, how do I know.. Give me time to use it. I purchased these belts on April 3 2021 from Amazon. I purchased the first one about 7-10 days earlier from Everyday Medical direct as the wait/shipping time was indicating sooner and I wanted it sooner so you are looking at about a months wear. Some of my issues that made me purchase the item of course the hernia itself but when I stand in one place as in doing dishes it would be rather uncomfortable and the same would happen while walking, using stairs especially upstairs. I wish everyone good luck with your hernia, the pandemic, and all of the other things to look forward to. If you attach the strap as I do make sure have garments that will go down your leg as Velcro rubbing not so good. I also bought the beige , I don’t know why! I am not matching garments. Maybe it will be the style

Works great, I’ve never needed to wear a hernia belt before. This does give me support. I’m waiting for surgery and it helps with pain and keeping things where they need to be. It’s universal can be used for left or right side. Im about a 34 inch waist. Have lot of extra belt so it should be good for larger guys too. Very easy to adjust just need to slide the belt for the lower attachment to the left or right. It’s all Velcro so easy to attach. I’m hoping I’m only going to need it for about 8 weeks. It’s strong enough to stand up for a lot longer. It does stretch woth you as you move, I’ve tried it under my underwear and over. I prefer over it seams a little more comfortable.

The belt really works. When I’m wearing it, I don’t feel the hernia, regardless of the activity. The adjustable pressure pad makes sure that you can place the pad in the proper place. I’ve been using it for about a week and am very happy with it.

Nice product but a little uncomfortable

It’s comfortable and serves the purpose until I have the hernia surgically repaired in a month.

It will work for anyone as long as you follow the instructions to a "T" or you may choose to use my method/technique; which I find it to be much better for my particular situation. My hernia is on my right hand side. If your hernia is on your left hand side, that's fine. If you like my method/technique, just follow the steps; but everything's going to be the opposite of course. My way is: I only wear the belt over my boxers and do not use it directly over my skin this helps keep it much cleaner instead of being soiled with sweat etc. (Though it is washable) then what I do is: I insert the thick pad with the tapered part going in first into the Pocket/pouch you may insert it all the way in, or you may leave it extended outward an inch or two this allows you to have full control over the placement of the pad anywhere on your body.If it sticks out of the pouch a little because of the hernias location, not to worry. No one's going to see it anyway while helping your hernia at the same time. Prior to putting on my belt, what I do is: I place not some, but rather all of my junk inside the pant leg of my left hand side boxer leg opening; I do this for easy access for when I need to go #1 without having to remove the belt. At which point, all I have to do is, lift the bottom of my left hand side pant leg from my boxers and do my business.As far as going #2, I really don't know? I assume you temporarily remove it, and then put it back on. I then open up the belt,and lay it flat on a flat surface. Then what I do is: I make sure that the strap attached to the back end of the belt has the smooth surface of the material facing outwards; if not, slide it out, and reverse it to where the dangling part of the belt has the smooth surface facing outwards. Then, what I do is: I pull out the front of my boxers slightly to take a peek down below much how a baby does when he or she pulls out his or her diaper and checks out his or her pee-pee to see exactly where my hernia is located.Then what I do is: I position the thick pad pocket/pouch right over it and don't move it.Then with my left hand, because the hernia is on my right hand side, I get the end of the belt (that's closest to the pouch) and wait until I get the other end of the belt with my right hand going around my back towards my right hand side and attaching it to the velcro piece that I am holding with my left hand. As far as all the belts on the market, this is the only one that I know of that has 8 &1/2 inches that you can play with so that you may connect it to the velcro for a nice snug fit should you need to. Other brands only have an inch or two max and won't fit properly. Then what I do is: I don't use the original instructions by having the belt go through my legs between my cheeks and coming out through the front and attach it to the pouch. Being that I'm a guy, I don't think I'll get used to wearing something like a thong. And to be honest with you, I don't know how some women do either. Anyway, what I do instead is, I place the strap closer to my right hip and I allow it gently to follow the bottom or the side of the contour of my right cheek much like wearing a jockstrap instead of being like a g-string like the original instructions. And then right before it goes through my legs, it follows the contour of the left side of my right upper thigh over my boxers of my right upper thigh. When the strap comes out through the front end, I thread it through the little plastic buckle that's attached to the pocket/pouch but going upwards instead of downwards like the original instructions.By doing so, it allows the pocket to stay firmly in place. Then I get the rest of the material that has the Velcro attached to it, and I place it anywhere on the belt on the right hand side, the left hand side of the belt, at an angle, straight up or down, it doesn't matter at this point; it will stick to anything unlike their method which is to go through the buckle and attach it underneath. By doing it my way, it prevents the strap from being twisted and be uncomfortable. But you don't have to do it my way you could just follow the original instructions that comes with it.The beauty of this product is that they stand behind their product 100% and yes! You may return it should you need to. It comes with all of the instructions, a card with an email address to where you could ask them questions or if you need to return an item etc. It also includes: a special code for 15% off for future purchases.

Absolutely love this belt! So much that ordered another (won’t have to rush wash days). Won’t be able to get hernia operation for six months so need a quality belt which this is. Just remember to ensure the emblem is on the FRONT and it will go on very easily. Also helps to lie flat so the hernia can be pushed down before strapping.

Does as it says very good support while waiting for op. Fully recommend

Works great. Without it I could only stand for 5.10 minutes without pain. Wearing it, I could stand for hours. Standing in one place appeared to be the most painful.

Efficace e comoda.

Nice fit and reduced pain