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Just make sure it is not too tight. Sometimes using very fitted tank can help to keep the flab together.
Long term, after I lost weight, I had to make sure to buy compression garments that fit and allowed me to move around. I find places like Ross and I often bought 1-2 size larger than my clothing's size.
I know places like Kohl's, Wal-Mart, Target, carry lines of comfortable and not too expensive compression garments.
Hopefully you can try that on before you buy.
Hala. RNY 5/14/2008; Happy At Goal =HAG
"I can eat or do anything I want to - as long as I am willing to deal with the consequences"
"Failure is not falling down, It is not getting up once you fell... So pick yourself up, dust yourself off, and start all over again...."
Retaining fluid in feet and ankles sometimes may indicate proteins deficiencies.
Or other medical issues due to lungs or kidney.
I hope you are seeing a doctor soon.
Hala. RNY 5/14/2008; Happy At Goal =HAG
"I can eat or do anything I want to - as long as I am willing to deal with the consequences"
"Failure is not falling down, It is not getting up once you fell... So pick yourself up, dust yourself off, and start all over again...."
I agree with the other posters. This is not normal and you need to get medical attention.
Real life begins where your comfort zone ends
I agree with the poster above that you need to talk to your dr right away if nothing in your daily life has changed and out of nowhere your having swelling like that. There are several serious health issues that can be related to sudden onset of swelling.
Had VSG on 9/28/15
Lost 161 lbs since surgery, LOST 221 lbs overall so far!! 
What a positive mindset! It is good for others to read that regain happens but recovery is possible and it is life long habits that determine our health and success. I see so many people freshly post op who think they will NEVER regain but I have also read from the many experienced posters who share otherwise. Life happens. Our tools are still there but we have to put in the effort or we will find ourselves back where we started. I don't know anyone of us who wants to go back to our before once we have tasted the benefits of better health. Good to see you back and I look forward to seeing more of your posts. Congratulations on getting your head straight because that will be a huge factor in your success
I would be calling my Dr. depending how how much water you are retaining. It could signal other health issues or be a side effect of a medication, (which is often more annoying than anything but something I would still want to make sure my Dr. knew about). I take a medication that I always retain a solid 10 or more pounds on past a certain dose range. I have tested it out and it was a solid yes for me but I did mention it to my Dr. because some health conditions can cause sudden water retention.
I drink about 200 oz. Of water daily and all the sudden my ankles basically my body is retaining water need advice..
How exciting! A few last-minute bits of advice...
- If you weigh yourself after surgery, you will find you have gained weight! This is because they pump you full of fluids. This excess weight will go away in 5-10 days, and then you'll get to watch the pounds melt away.
- Many people go through a period of regretting their decision. This is absolutely normal, and doesn't mean you've made a mistake in having surgery. The feeling will pass.
- Constipation can become a very annoying problem very quickly. Drink lots of fluid (aim for 2 litres) and take any stool softeners they give you.
- After surgery, get up and walk as soon as you can. This will reduce the risk of blood clots, and help with gas pain.
