I searched but didn't find any previous posts so here goes. Maybe I'm just odd.

I had surgery 6 1/2 months ago. I'm about 20 lbs from my goal. I have always been pear shaped and now I have extra skin over my hips and thighs in the saddle bag area. Not a surprise.

The shock is that when I sit and twist a certain way, it must fold the extra skin on itself and pinch. It is extremely painful in almost a cry out loud sort of way. It has been going on for a couple of weeks.

Has anyone else experienced this? I wasn't sure how I felt about plastic surgery but I can't fear sitting down for the rest of my life either.

Oooooh....that sounds really uncomfortable. My sypmathies.

I can't relate, mostly because I have only lost eight pounds so far! LOL But I think you could make a damn good case for insurance-covered plastic surgery.

In the meantime, wear Spanx! I have been experiencing similar pain from what I'm guessing is the skin pulling down on my belly. I wear the Spanx for support more than for looks & it REALLY helps!

In the meantime' date=' wear Spanx! I have been experiencing similar pain from what I'm guessing is the skin pulling down on my belly. I wear the Spanx for support more than for looks & it REALLY helps![/quote']

If you go to target, the maker of spanks carries a line called Assets. They are cheaper but work just as well. There is a full line of brief, shapers, shaper tops etc, I swear by their panty hose. Holds everything in nicely.

If you go to target' date=' the maker of spanks carries a line called Assets. They are cheaper but work just as well. There is a full line of brief, shapers, shaper tops etc, I swear by their panty hose. Holds everything in nicely.[/quote']

Thanks. I will have to give it a try. It is certainly a learning curve and great to have people you can ask for advise.

What department in Target did you find them, what were they located near

What department in Target did you find them' date=' what were they located near[/quote']

Where they have stockings and panty hose. Foundation garments. Oh I sound old lol.

Oh I sound old lol.

I've pretty much come full circle to the girdles my grandma used to wear!