To belly band or not to belly band post surgery

I’m headed into my second csection (planned this time) and am wondering if most people are using belly bands? My OB advised it’s not necessary but I see so many ads for them about assisting in recovery.
Did you use a band?
At what week post surgery did you start? Did it hinder the scars healing being covered ?
Do you have a certain one you recommend?

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I just found a random one on Amazon for $15 I liked and I used it for the first 4 weeks. I used mine about a week when things were less sensitive

My SIL had her 3 kids via csection. Her last one was after 5 years, but i saw her 2 weeks after the babies birth (they did a birth party in a hall with all of my in laws) and she looked great. I asked her about it and she said she has a belt on and its a life saver.

I had all natural births but honestly, learnt something i never knew about! 🫶🏼

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