For the price this is a pretty good product. I started it wearing it 3 days postpartum and after even a day of continuous wear through the night it has given me better back and pelvic support, reduced my waist circumference, and given me back some illusion of a waist. I had an uncomplicated vafinal delivery and experience with my first pregnancy ( this is my second) when I didn't use a girdle is that I look 6 mos pregnant with a loose midsection for 4 weeks postpartum. This has already fast tracked me to the 3-4 week mark if you know what I mean. Its an imperfect product though; Im only 52 so its quite long on my torso. If the top is at my bra line, the bottom reaches just to my hips. It goes over my granny panties which can make going to the bathroom take longer since I have to remove this to pee. It tends to buckle in the middle a bit, and the boning isn't that comfortable when needing to bend a little atthe waist. I wear a medium which is just right; Im currently 140lbs. Pre pregnancy 120. But the quality is decent and it does the job. Doesnt smooth well under clothes but Im wearing boyfriend tees anyways.