jandseakin 96 Posted May 18, 2013 Hi, Has anyone lost a lot of weight after their sleeve, and found a swimsuit that covers upper arms and thighs? I love to swim and saw a lady at the pool recently with some kind of exercise wear in the pool, but didn't have a chance to ask her about it. Thanks! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ProudGrammy 8,322 Posted May 18, 2013 swimsuit that covers upper arms and thighs? jandseakin never heard of such an animal!!! those bathing suits that supposed cover up your upper thighs - don't really hide anything and when they get wet - nothing is left to the imagination bought a new one piece bathing suit after my WLS/goal looks good - buttttttttt excess skin on my inner thighs, arms - i can't hide i do Water aerobics i'd rather have excess skin showing - and be thin then no excess skin from WLS - but extra skin "hanging" around with me being fat easier said than done - but sometimes we can't let others "possible" thoughts upset us we/you/me/all know that we're great!!!! excess skin or not!!!! take care see you at the pool kathy 2 Dreamingofhealth and MrsG reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Vixynne 695 Posted May 19, 2013 Hi, Has anyone lost a lot of weight after their sleeve, and found a swimsuit that covers upper arms and thighs? I love to swim and saw a lady at the pool recently with some kind of exercise wear in the pool, but didn't have a chance to ask her about it. Thanks! Your post reminded me of an article I read online about the actress, Mayim Bialik (she played the lead role on "Blossom" in the 90's and is now Amy Farrah-Fowler on "Big Bang Theory"). Mayim wrote a blog about wanting to wear modest swimwear to honor her Jewish beliefs, and she included a website link to a page called Hydrochic. Their stuff looks awfully cute to me, and would probably cover most loose skin issues. Here's the link if you're interested: http://hydrochic.com...-swimsuits.html 4 brandnewbie, NewSetOfCurves, ninanew and 1 other reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NewSetOfCurves 1,553 Posted May 19, 2013 Awesome link! Thank you!!! Here's the link if you're interested: http://hydrochic.com/modest-swimsuits.html Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sydney Susan 333 Posted May 19, 2013 In Australia we have something called a "burkini", favoured by devout Muslim girls. Literally head to toe covering! Personally I recommend you just enjoy the beach! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kdnhk 3 Posted May 19, 2013 Go online and check out Lands end. Get a tankini with swim shorts and a nice rash guard. Covers and protects from sun. And cute Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chele H 427 Posted May 19, 2013 I am still pre op but have a cruise scheduled for November. I was thinking board shorts or a cute pair of boys swim trunks to cover the thighs with a tankini top. Not going to even try to cover the bat wings. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
******** 397 Posted May 19, 2013 What about a wetsuit...my friend wears one that covers her arms but they have them that covers your legs as well (whole legs like pants or half legs like shorts) she wears it because she is a skin cancer survivor but it shouldn't matter Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chelenka 827 Posted May 19, 2013 If you are still in the plus sizes check out Junonia.com. They have some good coverage options but are pricey. pre-surgery weight 325; surgery date 2/28/2013; surgery weight 307; 8 weeks past-op weight 281.4 1 rbailey reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
******** 397 Posted May 19, 2013 http://m.dickssportinggoods.com/product/index.jsp?productId=12925487&gsidynamic=GooglePLA-_-MobileWATERSPORTS-_-MobileWATERSPORTS-_-SKU-12819998&camp=CSE:GooglePLA:12925487:12819998:WATERSPORTSMobile- Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BenisaMartim4 369 Posted May 19, 2013 Your post reminded me of an article I read online about the actress' date=' Mayim Bialik (she played the lead role on "Blossom" in the 90's and is now Amy Farrah-Fowler on "Big Bang Theory"). Mayim wrote a blog about wanting to wear modest swimwear to honor her Jewish beliefs, and she included a website link to a page called Hydrochic. Their stuff looks awfully cute to me, and would probably cover most loose skin issues. Here's the link if you're interested: http://hydrochic.com...-swimsuits.html Oh my goodness! Thank you so much! I am apostolic Pentecostal and like the Jewish ladies we do not uncover ourselves in public either. We are taking our children to a resort in the Smokey Mountains this fall and they have a huge indoor Water park. I have been worrying about what I was going to wear (my children are autistic/ blind/can't swim so they can't be left alone). I will definitely be shopping this site! Sent from my iPhone using VST 1 Vixynne reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
aquitenonnymouse 206 Posted May 19, 2013 I would check out "modest swimwear" on google there's LOTS out there. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tannak 60 Posted May 19, 2013 I am always looking for modest swimwear for me and my daughters for religious reasons myself! Thanks for sharing this info!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TheRealMeIsHere! 863 Posted May 20, 2013 Thank you for posting the question. Thank you all for the great responses. I have stopped worrying about my upper arms, but would love to cover the upper thighs, without looking like I'm trying. On to my research....into the great links that were given! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jandseakin 96 Posted May 22, 2013 Thank you all so much for your great ideas! I will check them out. Also I found some great swim shorts and shirts at coolibar.com that I think I might like for swimming and Water aerobics. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites