Swimsuit help from the amazing OH hive mind
So, I need a new swimsuit. I've ordered a rash guard and some bicycle type shorts that should arrive today.
The shorts i want because my thighs are the only thing I'm a bit self conscious about ( pre op I wore tankini skirts because I carried a lot of my weight there) post op, they have a strong melted candle vibe I'm not used to yet, especially around non family people.
the top is for sun coverage.
but I still need either a one piece or a bikini type top for when I'm indoors, or the suns not out.
Halp!!
I have a large-ish chest, and none of the tops with built in bras offer any real support.
And the ones without built in support are all racer backs, or halter, which makes wearing a bras underneath impossible.
has anyone found swim suits that are actually sized like bras, rather than s/m/l? I feel like it must be a thing, but I can't find it?
Has anyone found a well fitting suit? Or an alternative I should consider? any advice would be awesome!
RNY Sept 8, 2016
M1:23, M2 :18, M3 :11, M4 :19, M5: 13, M6: 12, M7: 17, M8: 11, M9: 11.5, M10: 13, M11: 10, M12: 10 M13 : 7.6, M14: 6.9, M15: 6.7
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The Land's End tugless swimsuits have been my go-to for years. I'm well supported and they're cut just right. Worth every penny.
Referred: Sept 2016 Orientation: Jan 23/17 Nurse: Feb 1/17 PreOp Class 1: Feb 14th/2017 Nut/Beh: Apr 10/17 Nut follow up: May 10/17 PreOp Class 2: June 13/17 Meet the Surgeon: June 15/17 Start Opti: July 25/2017 (-18lbs) Surgery Day: Aug 15/2017 (Dr, Neville) M1: -18lbs M2: -11.5lbs M3: -4lbs (stalled!) M4: -12.5lbs M5: - 1lb (stalled!) M6: -12lbs
I swim alot and have gotten my swimsuits from Juno Active http://www.junonia.com/Womens-Plus-Size-Swimwear.html. They are a bit expensive sometimes, but are good quality and they have good sales.
HW: 248+, SW (RNY: 2/28/17): 244, GW (10/17): 125; LW: 115; 45# regain (19-20); CW: 135.6; new goal: 135; Plastics: Ext mastopexy, Ext abdominoplasty-5/18/2018; diagnosed w/ gastroparesis 11/20.
I love these! I wish I'd heard of them years ago!
RNY Sept 8, 2016
M1:23, M2 :18, M3 :11, M4 :19, M5: 13, M6: 12, M7: 17, M8: 11, M9: 11.5, M10: 13, M11: 10, M12: 10 M13 : 7.6, M14: 6.9, M15: 6.7
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I've seen some actual sized ones in Macy's before.
I also like the suits on swimsuitsforall.com
they have some gorgeous ones
HW 305 SW 278 Surgery weight 225 GW 160 LW: 118.8
RNY 12/15/2015,
GB removal 09/2016,
Twisted bowel/hernia repair 08/2017
M1 Dec 2015-13.0, M2-7.0, M3-14.5, M4-9.4, M5-7.1, M6 9.8, M7-7.6 ,M8- 7.6, M-9 5.5, M10-6.4, M11- 2.2, M12 Dec 2016- 5.8
I had a hard time finding a top that felt like it was holding me up. I finally (after searching everywhere) found that the bra swim tops at Soma fit me like... well like a bra... my girls are up and proud!
I highly suggest them.
They do have online shopping, but I'm one of those old farts that needs to see it in person and try it on, but if they aren't available to you, go check them out online.
Seriously, I LOVE my bathing suit top I got from them (make sure it's the ones that size out like a bra, not just a 6, 8, or 10... )
Height 5'5" HW 260 SW 251 CW 141.6 (2/27/18)
RNY 5-16-16 Pre-Op 9lbs, M1-18.5lbs, M2-18.1lbs, M3-14.8lbs, M4-10.4lbs, M5-9.2lbs, M6-7lbs, M7-6.2lbs, M8-8.8lbs,M9-7.8lbs, M10-1 lb, M11-.6lbs, M12-4.4lbs
