I had robotic laproscopic hysterectomy last November. I didn't need any belly binder. Just 5 tiny incisions. The only thing is be prepared for gas pain. I think they use gas to be able to visualize what they need to do. Strange as it sounds I had gas pain in my shoulder (not unusual). I had good night sleep at home before. Had surgery early afternoon, spent night in hospital. And to be honest, I was glad to be discharged and not have hospital staff come in every few minutes asking me something. Discharge nurse gave me oxycodone, stool softener, and tylenol to take home. As I live alone, I stocked my frig and freezer, did my laundry, paid my bills, in case I didn't have to go to sub-acute rehab, Be Prepared (old old Girl Scout). I didn't need sub-acute and enjoyed my bed at home, slept late, had my coffee in morning, read my newspaper online. As a result of the anesthesia and oxy in hospital, stool softener might be necessary to have on hand. I never used the oxycodone, and tylenol never works for me, aspirin/ibuprofen are my pain relievers of choice, but never had any pain other than gas, which is gone in a day or two. with my best wishes for a speedy recovery......