Question:
I have this small roll of skin that starts at the side of my hips...

it starts at the side of my hips, and turns into this bag of hanging skin over my pubic bone. It makes it hard to go down sizes, wear panties, etc. The panties either go over, or under the roll... Does anyone else have one of these? IF SO-what kind of panties do you wear to alleviate the problem? Do you have problems with your jeans too? Can plastic surgery help? I have 40 lbs to go, and while I didn't want plastic surgery, I will consider it after I have lost all my weight...Any info would be so greatly appreciated!!Ann 11-25-02 320/201    — Ann H. (posted on August 8, 2003)

August 8, 2003
Hi Ann- Boy, do I know what you are talking about!! When you do wear panties, anything other than "grannypanties" cuts into the roll and shows through your clothes! I found some that work very well for me, they are expensive, but they are made of a lightly controlling fabric that smoothes everything out nicely. I have a new pair here, and will pass along the info. From Victoria's Secret- High Leg brief regular price $12 each, I got 3 pair for $24- (I never would have paid that much before surgery- But these work so well, I went back and got more!) They are 96% nylon and 4%lycra. Best of all, they do the job and still look sexy! The good news for you is that the panni (or apron) will continue to decrease in size, and even as the weight loss has slowed down for me, that area is still shrinking. I will never be a supermodel- but it already looks far better than I thought it could. Hey- Our dates and stats are similar! Good Luck to you- Leslie Open 11/21/02 297/180.0/150
   — Leslie M.

August 8, 2003
whatever you do don't wear anything silkie. cotton is the best when it comes to keeping panties in place. i really like hane her way hicut legs. i think i get the sport ones because they have alittle more spandex to hold you in.
   — franbvan

August 8, 2003
I like the Just My Size stretch cotton. They are available from Walmart.
   — Wendy R.

August 9, 2003
If it is a small roll at the hips and everything else seems to be okay, you may want to consider liposuction. You may just have a fatty deposit right there. If you're still losing, you may want to wait until you are stabilized. Just a suggestion.
   — Susan R.

August 14, 2003
well, since no one else has mentioned them, i wear flexees control thongs. i have the same sort of distribution of fat, and have found that these 'squish' the fat into a more aesthetically pleasing package. and, i get to wear thongs, as well.... i've bought them at macy's and several other large department store lingerie departments.
   — tuxedoll