Why not brace after surgery?

[mbeckoff]

I have been wearing my brace since May 4th all day except for showering and sleeping . It helps with the pain. My surgeon has not said when he feels that I will start weaning myself down from wearing all of that time. I do not really mind wearing it. I have gotten used to it for the most part.It does not bother me. He said that he wanted me to wear it as I have such a long incision and I am over 50 years old.

Melissa