Question:
DR. REY, SPANX, OR WHAT?

hello!! i'm am curious about the shaperwear that everyone is using. i was told about spanx and checked out their website and their stuff is kinda pricey. then i watched dr. rey on HSN and his stuff seemed nice but not as pricey. what do y'all think and what do y'all use to help control your skin? thanks in advance!    — andrea E. (posted on October 21, 2008)

October 21, 2008
The best thing is exercise, but if after several months of losing weight and exercising doesn't seem to work then I would recommend cosmetic surgery of excess skin removal. I have had 2 friends that went through Gastric Bypass that had to have the cosmetic surgery for the excess skin. I hope w/time patience and perserverence the exercise will work for you. Good Luck!
   — premenewme

October 21, 2008
I'm still trying to find the right shapewear for me. I think I've purchased and returned at least 6 sets. I've found one bottom that I like @ Walmart (It was the last one in the store)I haven't been able to find another. I'm going to sears tonight to see if I can find Dr. Rey's. I know target sells a cheaper version of Spanx called Assets, alot of people rave about it. I think it's just a matter of trial and error. Good Luck
   — doreenh

October 21, 2008
I use Assets from Target, I have been told they are made by the Spanx company they seem to last and do a good job for me .THey are cheeper than the Spanx.
   — msgief

October 21, 2008
After losing 134 lbs.....I had a lot of loose saggy skin in my abdomen area....even at a size 2. No amt of exercise would have taken that away. What I found to be the best for support and shaping was the one piece flexee garment....sort of looks like a bathing suit. It smoothed out the loose skin and gave me a nice shape. Yes...it can get hot in the summer.....but I got used to it....and it was worth it to me.....it totally hid my excess skin. I wore them before my surgery and then after my surgery for 11 yrs. Finally in July I had a tummy tuck. After about 15 yrs of wearing those flexees....it is liberating. But they worked so well at hiding what I didn't want the world to see...that eveyone felt I was insane for having a tummy tuck. Even after telling them he removed 7 lbs of loose skin from my abdomen. As for the Spanx....I tried the flexees version of Spanx...it went up to just under the breast area (I needed it to control the "muffin" top).....but I hated it. It would roll down at the top and was never comfortable....I felt I continuously had to keep pulling it up. I think you really need to eval where your problem areas are....to determine what product is right for you. Spanx does make one that will attach to your bra so it will keep it from rolling down....but I haven't tried that. I have seen Spanx at Nordstrom Rack for a lot less then you can buy in the stores. TJ Maxx and Marshalls also have a nice selection of shape wear for a lot less too. And always check the sales racks at the dept. stores.....when they get a new line of shapewear in....they really reduce the old line to get rid of them. You might want to try there. Good luck w/ your search and your continued progress.
   — jamiedaugherty

October 22, 2008
I have a friend that swears by Dr Reyes and she's lost 150 pounds. I have tried Assets and some other brand but just can't get used to the "restricted" feeling. Of course, that is their only job is to restrict you so I don't know what I'm expecting. I've lost 81 pounds and have another 55 or so to go and the belly isn't too jelly yet but I'm sure it will be. (I never had a baby so that's helping) I will probably be looking at these things again. I say go for it but try the cheaper ones first to see if you can stand to wear them at all. Good luck to you!
   — GlitterGal

October 23, 2008
HI EVERYONE I BUY CUPID BRAND TIGHTS AT WALMART IVE LOST 200 LBS AND HAVE A LOT OF EXTRA SKIN IN MY LEGS AND SADDLE BAG AREA, THEY HOLD PRETTY NICE BUT LATELY I CANT FIND THE ONES THAT GO TO MID CALF ONLY MID THIGH AND THAT JUST WONT DO SO I WENT TO NORSTROMS AND BOUGHT DONNA KAREN TIGHTS THERE VERY NICE BUR LOW ON THE HIPS.WHERE DO YOU BUY DR REYES
   — BELLAGIRL1969

October 24, 2008
I LOVE spanx "all the way" style. They start at your bra line and go down to your mid-calf. They smooth out all the lumps and bumps - I get mine at Lane Bryant and they are $28. If I am really careful a pair can last me a month, and you can still wear them if they develop runs. (I've learned!) The Assets brand just don't work for me - they aren't as heavy duty.
   — niccin00