Just wanted to give my 2 cents regarding the Belly Bandit. Wanted to report that I was 40 inches around when I gave birth (still pregnant). I didn't measure myself after, but put the bandit on the morning after I delivered. It really helped with back pain and supported me when breastfeeding and especially when I had to get up to go to the bathroom or roll over to get the baby, etc. This is my third baby and I have a three finger separation of the stomach muscles, which I was able to repair using the exercises in The Mummy Tummy (which I also recommend). I stayed in good shape during the pregnancy, so my tummy was pretty toned, but I have big babies (9, 10 and 9.6 lbs respectively), so my belly is also really unstable after birth. So anyway, wearing the band was surprising comfy the first few days and by day 3 I was down to 35 inches at the waist. Today (one week) it is loose (the size small) and not supporting me very well anymore. So I ordered the xs size from the site and hope it gets here soon. Anyway, measured my waist today and...33 inches!!! Can you believe that? I had a round belly for MONTHS after my last pregnancy. I actually have a WAIST!!! Anyway, I am doing the ab squeezing exercise and kegals and I really think it is helping me so much. One downside, I am on the short side of things (5'4) and so the band is creased and folding a bit in the middle and that has increased as I have gotten smaller. The band is def too big now. Oh and regarding the cost of buying another one, I checked ebay and used ones are selling for around $40. I got mine from a website that had a 15% off coupon and free shipping, so I will make my money back if I sell them both. 
