Question:
Does anyone use a girdle to control the extra tummy skin?

I could probably wear lots more clothes if I didn't have the saggy baggy elephant hanging around my midsection. Has anyone worn/used some time of girdle device to keep it under control? Has it helped or did it just push everything in too much? UGH!?!?    — Kierstin C. (posted on February 7, 2002)


February 7, 2002
Funny you should ask that question...because this morning as I was slipping my "tummy control garment" on, (girdle sounds soo...yucky), I was thinking to myself, I wonder if anyone else does this. If I don't have my "tummy control garment" on, then I wear "control top" pantyhose or tights. They help hold in all the sags & bags. Take care--wishing you peace, love, health & happiness.
   — Mustang

February 7, 2002
I wear a full body control garmet. It is very comfortable and kind of is made like a teddy. You can get them at any department store. It really makes a difference in my appearance. I don't have an enormous amount of sagging skin but I do have a couple of hideous rolls that show if I don't wear it.
   — SHARON A.

February 7, 2002
Yep I do, I bought some that are almost like panties, I feel more secure in them. I dont like the regular gurdles, to uncomfortable. I only bought 3 pairs so I hand wash them, but that helps them last longer. HUGGS
   — KAREN T.

February 7, 2002
I've been wearing those panties with the front control panel, and they help wonderfully! I've seen them at almost all department stores, and outlet malls. I can't remember who makes them, but there are different brands (Hanes, Bali, etc). They cost about $6 each, and really help keep everything in the stomach area snug. I highly recommend them!
   — [Anonymous]

February 7, 2002
Thank God for Spandex! After losing 150lbs., I don't have a tummy problem, but I do have a butt problem. I wear spandex briefs to keep things under control. I also have a long leg body smoother that I wear when I'm wearing knits or sheer skirts. Control top pantyhose work well too...the ones with lots of spandex.
   — [Anonymous]

February 7, 2002
I am still pre-op but the nurse at my surgeons ofc said that if you wear support hose, girdle and a support bra at all times while losing weight that it greatly reduces the need for TT. I weight around 260 and she said that it is her experience that others my size that have done this to a T, have had no excess skin. It is my plan to take this advice very seriously, I am only wondering what do I do with all that flab under my arms??? Anyone know of girdles for your underarms??? :)
   — Angi W.

February 7, 2002
Funny, but I too have been asking myself this and tried a few ones on yesterday. My kids got a laugh at my description of how it just seemed to move it all up! Maybe it was too tight or not the right kind and I just am too unaccustomed to having something so tight and uncomfortable. I have lost 102 pounds and am weighing 164 in about a size 14 in sized clothes and mediums. Maybe if someone who really likes theirs names the brand name that would help. Good Luck to us both!
   — Molly S.

February 7, 2002
I wouldn't think of going out without a girdle -- but the good news is that it keeps everything from jiggling -- and no one notices that I need a tummy tuck -- I will be having my tummy tuck though three weeks from tomorrow! I've also had my arms and thighs done -- there was major jiggling going on!
   — Audrey M.

February 7, 2002
I use two. A pantie that has a "binder" on the top, and a second "binder" on the top part of my belly. As I have lots of loose skin there also. I dont wear them all of the time but if I am going out and want to feal less jiggly I wear one or both.
   — nkoehler88




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