Industrial Strength Shapewear for Big Aprons?
Hi all, I haven't been very active here lately because I have pretty much adjusted to my life post-op.
That said, I have maintained a 90-lb weight loss for four years now, but am still holding out hope that I can lose another 20 or 30 lbs. I have multiple health issues (Fibromyalgia) that affects my activity levels and at times it is impossible to do any consistent exercising. The result is that I don't want to have plastic surgery until I have proved to myself that losing more weight is futile.
Meanwhile, I have a very large amount of hanging skin, especially in my lower abdomen area (aka "The Apron"). I have to be very careful about what style of pants, skirts and dresses I wear because if they are just a tad clingy, the apron becomes very noticeable. My problem is that all the shapewear I have tried are no match for my apron. I have tried full torso shapewear (bra built in with tummy support and bike shorts), high waist bike shorts, super control top pantyhose and tights, you name it. I have also tried a variety of brands, including Spanx, Assets, Walcoal, Bali, The Avenue, Lane Bryant, and at least a half a dozen more that I am probably forgetting about.
But still, no avail. The shapewear may start out supporting my apron, but within 15 minutes I am back to square one. Has anyone out there found a brand/style/type of shapewear that actually keeps an apron in it's place? It's really frustrating because I know I would look so much better if I had it removed surgically, but I just don't want to go there quite yet.
Thanks everyone, I've missed you and hope you are all doing fabulously!
That said, I have maintained a 90-lb weight loss for four years now, but am still holding out hope that I can lose another 20 or 30 lbs. I have multiple health issues (Fibromyalgia) that affects my activity levels and at times it is impossible to do any consistent exercising. The result is that I don't want to have plastic surgery until I have proved to myself that losing more weight is futile.
Meanwhile, I have a very large amount of hanging skin, especially in my lower abdomen area (aka "The Apron"). I have to be very careful about what style of pants, skirts and dresses I wear because if they are just a tad clingy, the apron becomes very noticeable. My problem is that all the shapewear I have tried are no match for my apron. I have tried full torso shapewear (bra built in with tummy support and bike shorts), high waist bike shorts, super control top pantyhose and tights, you name it. I have also tried a variety of brands, including Spanx, Assets, Walcoal, Bali, The Avenue, Lane Bryant, and at least a half a dozen more that I am probably forgetting about.
But still, no avail. The shapewear may start out supporting my apron, but within 15 minutes I am back to square one. Has anyone out there found a brand/style/type of shapewear that actually keeps an apron in it's place? It's really frustrating because I know I would look so much better if I had it removed surgically, but I just don't want to go there quite yet.
Thanks everyone, I've missed you and hope you are all doing fabulously!
Highest Known Weight: 312 lbs.
Weight on Surgery Day: 302 lbs.
Current Weight: 197 lbs.
Weight Lost: -115 lbs. from Highest Weight
Goal Weight: 165 lbs.
Weight Loss Needed to Reach Goal: 32 lbs. to Go!
Weight on Surgery Day: 302 lbs.
Current Weight: 197 lbs.
Weight Lost: -115 lbs. from Highest Weight

Goal Weight: 165 lbs.
Weight Loss Needed to Reach Goal: 32 lbs. to Go!
