Hi everyone, My question today is on compression garments that I have seen people reference. (Where I am at is that I have completed 24 wks of classes, and have appt with surgeon, psych, internist on 05/06) Are compression garments similar to spanx? Are they recommended during weight loss for the aesthetic appearance of no loose skin? I would like to get something to keep my stomach area in, but am not having tons of luck sifting through the information on the internet.

My RN after bypass told me its best to wear compression garments to support muscle that may cause pain after surgery (like I was having).. You can find them for $20 on Amazon, just like Maternity garments.

I wear spanx type garments under anything that needs smoothing. I also wear compression shorts and a tank top whenever I work out. I run and it keeps the rolls of skin from jiggling too much. Unfortunately, I am getting smaller so fast that things go from skin tight to loose really fast! That kind of puts an end to its compression ability and that stuff is spendy.

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This is a great question! I had a sleeve almost 2 weeks ago and I feel FANTASTIC! I have so much energy I'm all over the place BUT at times I have a strange sensation of "falling out"- meaning the area where they dug my port out feels like it's gonna just go "plop!" It reminds me of how I felt after 2 C sections. Will a compression garment help this sensation?

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I highly recommend Slimpressions! They work wonders and are incredibly comfortable. They also have a top that includes arm support which had been a life saver with helping hide all the excess skin!

Just ordered from Amazon. Thanks so much- they get great reviews.

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I wear them love them, make me look good in t-shirts etc