So I'm curious- can spanx be used instead of a binder for compression? I ask because I'm being sleeved in Puerto Vallarta in two weeks and KNOW how uncomfortable it can be to sit with a binder on. I thought maybe spanx might be a smidge better? Thoughts? Yes? No? Maybe? You're crazy?!!

What I like about the binder is it is more adjustable and if I sit for a while and it starts feeling tight I can loosen it. And now 2 weeks out I can make it tighter as the swelling goes down

Fair enough- I just know that the plane ride home is going to be hell and I want to be as comfy as possible!

I took my Spanx with me to Mexico when I had my surgery in April.. I also packed mostly maxi dresses... I can't tell you enough how glad I was to have my Spanx!! I wear the Higher Power that come up to my bra and go to my mid-thigh.. Plus, they have a split crotch which is just soooooo convenient!! They gave me the support that I needed without the tightness of a true compression garment. Plus, I had a drain and my Spanx held it in place wonderfully!!! I have always been an avid Spanx wearer because the really do smooth out my "kibbles and bits" and truly feel like a 2nd skin!! Love Them!!

I took my Spanx with me to Mexico when I had my surgery in April.. I also packed mostly maxi dresses... I can't tell you enough how glad I was to have my Spanx!! I wear the Higher Power that come up to my bra and go to my mid-thigh.. Plus, they have a split crotch which is just soooooo convenient!! They gave me the support that I needed without the tightness of a true compression garment. Plus, I had a drain and my Spanx held it in place wonderfully!!! I have always been an avid Spanx wearer because the really do smooth out my "kibbles and bits" and truly feel like a 2nd skin!! Love Them!!

Hi Barb,

I have never worn Spanx... which one are you referencing? I can't find the split crotch one that you mentioned on the Spanx website.

Thanks for your help.

Cheers,

Dottie

Hi Barb,

I have never worn Spanx... which one are you referencing? I can't find the split crotch one that you mentioned on the Spanx website.

Thanks for your help.

Cheers,

Dottie

Here is the link.... I purchase from ebay though.... MUCH cheaper!!!

http://www.spanx.com/product/index.jsp?productId=2990106&cp=12635685.12637235&parentPage=family