One have it and some do not.

What has happened for you at 100lbs lost? Is the skin in some places livable? Does the skin affect what size clothes you wear?

Maybe your the lucky one without excess skin? Do you think you did something to help this? Lots of lotion? etc...

I'll let you all know if my ass turns out like this. I'll even post pics of it....lol

#agirlcanalwaysdream

Ditto

I'm almost 3 weeks post op from my TT and I'm wearing something similar to that garment now.

There a bunch of them here....

http://www.makemeheal.com/mmh/product/tummytuck/garments/index.vm

Even before my surgery, I was wearing something similar for the last year for running. It kept things from flopping about that shouldn't be flopping. Now I'm wearing it under doctors orders for the next month or so.

http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B009AH6K58/ref=mp_s_a_1_2?qid=1382160405&sr=8-2π=AC_SX110_SY165_QL70

Thanks for the link!

I'm almost 3 weeks post op from my TT and I'm wearing something similar to that garment now.

There a bunch of them here....

http://www.makemeheal.com/mmh/product/tummytuck/garments/index.vm

Even before my surgery' date=' I was wearing something similar for the last year for running. It kept things from flopping about that shouldn't be flopping. Now I'm wearing it under doctors orders for the next month or so.

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Thanks for this link, too! Looks like they've got a range of larger sizes here, so might be good to start wearing one soon after surgery.

What is the purpose of wearing the garment during weight loss? Is it to help with the loose skin?

What is the purpose of wearing the garment during weight loss? Is it to help with the loose skin?

Yes. Keeps everything tight and prevents it from drooping lower as the weight comes off.

I am wearing surgeon provided compression garments - mine looks similar only it has a "bra" that looks like a matador jacket. I think i would like to wear it if it weren't soooo tight. It is getting less tight as my swelling decreases, i can finally put it on and off by myself...haha... but it is pretty tight. What I like about the one in the link is that it doesn't smoosh the butt like the surgeon provided ones do.

As much as I have complained about the compression garments, I know lots of plastic surgery patients continue to wear them longer... a certain feeling of security especially when they start exercising and stuff.

Hi Shannah,

I had babies, so my tummy has hung. It is hard to buy shirts for me because I am a 1-2x in a shirt and according to the charts a 4x in pants. So what I did is buy some jeans that zipped up but where on the stretchy side. I am not a hip hugger jean kind of lady, so Lees has jeans that fit nicely. I am able to wear a 24 and happy with that at this point.

The hanging has been difficult and emtionally for me to deal with, but recently I have started tummy exercises and have lost about 5 inches. The hang is starting to come up a bit. My legs, oh gosh! They were hanging behind my knees when I stood up, so shorts for me is a no-no. The stationary bike has become my best friend during this harsh winter. That will help build the core of my body along with building strenght in my knees. I had out grown my jeans and put weight back on this year, but they now fit comfy again and looking forward to getting into my other favorite jeans again. Jeans was a big moment for me. My arms, butt and back are not to bad and can be tightened up with work. I think it is all in how you are built. Either way, work out- work out- work out- work out. Working out is a benefit in so many ways.

This gift is wonderful for all of us. I hope you enjoy your journey and best wishes for your goals.

Edited January 30, 201412 yr by SilliDazi