I have a friend that is a personal trainer. I asked him how I get rid of the upper and lower flabby abs for a flat stomache and he said lose weight and wear a rubber girdle. Do you know if we can wear these? I found one made by Squeem that says you lose 1-4 inches due to the compression, perspiration and micromassage (Squeem Rubber High Back Waist Cincher Girdle ). I was thinking of ordering one but did not know if this is okay to wear after weight loss surgery. I am 4 months out from my lap band surgery.

Thanks,

Cherica

banded on 12/1/2006

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Honestly, that sounds like a bunch of hooey to me. I dunno, maybe if you're younger, it could offer a tiny bit of help in that area, but if you have stretch marks, in the area you want to firm up, it most likely won't do a thing. I wish there were a magic rubber girdle that would help cuz after a lifetime of being large and four children, my belly is gonna need surgical intervention after I reach goal.

Thank goodness I'm allergic to rubber, that sounds miserable.

I agree...ick. But, I have talked to my surgeon about this whole loose skin issue and he pretty much said that there's not much you can do except exercise then surgery down the road. So, I use firming lotions and just let it all hang out!

There's so much great underwear around now that ALL women can benefit from.

I wouldnt wear constrictive girdle style things everyday, ugh, but for special occasions, slinky dresses etc I think most people overweight or not look better with spanx style undergarments holding everything in. They're remarkably comfortable and not the least bit rubber like.

It will come off with weight loss - eat right and lots of cardio are the primary weapons, and abdominal exercises fine tune things.

Honestly, I'm nearly at goal weight now - under 80kg this morning - but I have a 40 year old body, that has born 3 babies. I've still got plenty of flab. Difference is now I have figure problems that I can dress to hide, not just all round hugeness. You'll get there and you dont have to torture yourself with a rubber girdle to do it. It just takes time.

All it will provide is temporary redistribution of your bodily fluids in that area, aka water retention. It's just like a spa wrap, temporarily reduces inches, except a trip to the spa is a lot more fun!

I agree. Ever since my spare tire(s) above the waist became noticeable with clothes on, I wear the fabric sort of girdle when I want a sleeker silhouhet. I get most of mine at lane bryant. Though there is one bodysuite type one I got at lipo in a box. I have a variety of those undergarments -- one that is like shorts, good for the thighs and up to the waist. Also helps when I wear a skirt for thigh chafe. I've got high waist panties that go up to bra line nearly, etc.

Well I don’t know about a plastic girdle but I know of that old home remedy of preparation h and plastic wrap. You can look it up I am not kidding. I have a friend who swears by it. She does it right before bathing suit season to firm up. Check it out!!!<o:p></o:p>

pretty much all that stuff is temporary. Not that temporary is bad if you are trying to look better in a dress, etc, but it wont last.

I have some spanx too. :girl_hug: