Underwear Question ( <:) )

I have a TMI question about underwear.  I have always worn granny pants.  Wal-mart specials....5 pairs of cotton pants for $ 5.00.   I now want to get some good support panties for my excess skin.  Can any of my new WLS Friends give me some suggestions?    I have looked at Dr. Reys'....but at this time he is a little too expensive for me.   Alternatives please ?   Thanks to all of you ! 

I have heard ppl say dollar general and I think Target, have some support wear for lower prices.  I personally just wear regular bikinis now. (and tuck the skin in LOL)  I have TT scheduled for Oct 10th if all goes as planned. :)

Glad to see you found us, everyone here is great support and NO drama

Wanted to add that there is an awesome thread on Sundays for a weekly weigh in and a daily thread if you like to post your food for the day :)

Hi Michelle. 

I agree with Candy, target is a great place to start. Couple of things - look for thicker cotton if you like cotton. I'm guessing that Walmart had very thin cotton which wouldn't support you much. Early on I went with Jockey or Hanes, whatever was on sale. But don't buy too much - you'll need smaller ones in no time. And experiment with other fabrics. Often times you can get these in singles. Not that you asked :) I wore bikinis before the surgery and after.

For cheapness, I have been pretty pleased with the Vasserette brand briefs from Walmart. They are like $4 per pair and are light support -- hold everything in pretty good and are not overly tight.

I like the boy cut ones. I think they hide the panus and some of the loose skin around the thighs better than a bikini cut.

I found some nice support underwear at Walmart.  Target is another place to look.  I also found some at Kohls, but unless you have a good coupon they can be pricey.  KMart also - but I found that it's hard to find support in a size small or medium.  Guess the manufacturers figure if you are a S/M you don't need them!!

Thanks Jody;  I am going shopping this am.   I go back to work on Thurs...I need some good support panties....Mine right now are falling off me.  

I like to get a camisole that is made of a stretchy materials(I buy this at Walmart or Target) and tuck it into my panties.  I like the thigh high bikini cut.  It helps hold my stomach in.

I can't stand anything too tight on me.  I had bought some of the more expensive things to hold you in and couldn't wear them because I felt like they were suffocating me!!

Linda

I buy mine at JC Penny's.  I only weigh 119 but I buy an XL because I just want to a little support.  I like being comfortable.