This girdle was an awesome heavy duty girdle for post partum use. I didn't have a C-Section so I purchased the girdle that didn't have the clasps or zips. It is amazing, however my reason for giving it four stars is because the stitching came out after the first wash (I have only washed it in the washing machine once... decided to hand wash after the first wash). It didn't really affect my ability to use the girdle but it was just annoying because I restitched and it just kept coming out! It was the band at the top of the girdle that goes around your torso. I think because you have to pull up this particular girdle it put extra stress on the band/stitching. In my opinion for the price that should not have happened.

I didn't hestitate to put the girdle on, it was on the day that I left the hospital. I cant tell you how many compliments I got within the first 48 hours of wearing it. Everyone said it didn't even look like I had just given birth. After two weeks I noticed the change in my stomach, it had drastically changed and looked flatter. Overall the product is great because it gives your abdomin support and keeps that extra skin under control. I did a lot of research prior to purchasing this product and I believe it was the best solution for giving me support post pardum. All the other options didn't seem like there were made as sturdy. My biggest dissapointment was the stitching coming undone. This product is something I would purchase again.