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Ribs and binding

Started by Josh, December 15, 2012, 05:02:06 PM

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Josh

December 15, 2012, 05:02:06 PM
Does anyone else get rib pain (like a bruised rib) after binding with a binder that doesnt even feel tight? My binder binds well but doesnt even actually fit tightly and i dont even think im binding a ton...
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Seb

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December 15, 2012, 06:29:25 PM
That used to happen to me using ace bandages. They never felt that tight but because they didn't breathe properly they bruised me. I got a zip-up lesloveboat binder, and I make sure to pull it down all the way so it rests under my ribs, and I never have a problem. I hope you find something that works for you, mate. What binder do you use?
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DeeperThanSwords

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December 15, 2012, 06:35:35 PM
How many hours a day do you wear your binder?
"Fear cuts deeper than swords."
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unknown

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December 15, 2012, 06:57:06 PM
Quote from: DeeperThanSwords on December 15, 2012, 06:35:35 PM
How many hours a day do you wear your binder?

I bind 14-20 hours a day and nothing happens. When I binded 8-10 hours my rips hurt so much I needed to stop for a while. How ironic. (I know you didn't ask me, but I found this kind of funny.)


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DriftingCrow

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December 15, 2012, 08:51:19 PM
Quote from: Liam Erik on December 15, 2012, 07:08:20 PM
Yep.  My ribs hurt.  I can't lie face-down on the floor because my ribs are so mushy.  The tissue in my chest hurts a lot, too.  Sometimes I'll be lounging in my chair not doing a thing and the pain'll start in.  There it goes this very moment.  I haven't done more than rudimentary binding in years.

Ah, that sounds scary!  :o How long have you been binding for?
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mangoslayer

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December 16, 2012, 12:36:57 AM
my boyfriend has that problem. He binds 24/7 though. I never had that problem before i had top surgery though
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Josh

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December 16, 2012, 10:50:54 AM
I used to use an underworks tritop but it doesnt fit anymore so now im using the underworks one thats long but doesnt compress the stomac and its actually a size big but fits bc of my shoulders. I dont kno i prolly bind for 8-10 hrs a day give or take
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Seb

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December 16, 2012, 12:05:22 PM
I had more problems with my underworks once, actually. It didn't fit properly and gave me bad backaches. But I know a lot of people prefer them, so I can't say that's your problem. I have really broad shoulders, and I thought because they were for men they would be okay, but I found my shoulders were still too wide for them, and it did a lot of compressing on my back and ribs.
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Josh

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December 17, 2012, 06:16:30 PM
Seb- so what do you use now? Love boat rite?
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anibioman

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December 18, 2012, 12:57:18 AM
i bind with a tri top 23 hours and 45 minutes a day and have no trouble my binder doesnt hurt and isnt super tight you might have discomfort because your binder is different and is compressing our rib cage differently then a tri top.
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Seb

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December 18, 2012, 01:02:03 AM
Yes, I use a zip-up loveboat binder. It is definitely the best binder I have owned, and I have used ace bandages, and a binder from underworks. I believe this is partially because I have a chubby belly and it does not constrict me.
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