Running with a pannus.... Ugh.

[rswa3319 69]

Ok so yeah I'm loving the way I look with clothes on and I'm expertly skilled at hiding the fact that I have a pannus but I need to know the nitty gritty here folks!!

Mine is deflated but still pretty significant and I need to know what compression garments work best for keeping it in place while running. I'm in training for my first 5k abs until now I've been working on the elliptical which is a lot smoother than hitting the pavement. I'm getting ready for the transition and as you all know that sugar HURTS when you start bouncing around like a little teenager at a punk show.

Any help? Advice? Tips? I know I'm not the only one. Ollie ollie oxenfreeeeeee

[A_New_Lily 39]

The baratric leader at the hospital my surgery was at told me that they basically are all the same.

Medical compressions are very expensive, she even mentioned Spanx. I'm just going to try spanx when i heal up.

Good luck!

[dork 114]

I'm going to follow this one as I was going to post the same question. I've used Spanx etc and hate the way they roll down and ride up etc. I've lost 50 pounds but I can't go to lower size pants because this thing hangs and needs covered up. I'm like a 1x in tops at the shoulders but need that 3x to cover it up.

[TwinsMama 483]

I use squeem garments. They are really good (and quite fitting) I have not experienced roll ups/downs since I started wearing them. They are fabric on one side and rubber on the other.

Also, their sizes are great (they had my size even at 375 lbs.). If you do buy...try ebay or Amazon...avoid their website at all cost or you'll pay like twice.

I especially love their vest. I liked that I could wear a reg or sports bra (of my choice) and still wear the garment.

[Fiddleman 4,376]

For men, compression clothing works great and can be found at retail outfits like sports authority. They come in a wide range of sizes from small to 2x. Buy in your size. I wear large for shirt and medium for shorts. The clothing helps to hold things like pannis in along with other distracting anatomical parts from lower body to shoulders (guys you know what I am talking about). I use both compression shirt and compression garments during cross fit and it helps you feel lighter with better elasticity if that makes sense. They are a little pricy, but worth it. It makes everything from running to pull ups easier, even if you do not have much lose skin (my case). Be sure to wear regular briefs over compression shorts because sweat will leak through quite easily. I wear an active wear shirt over the compression shirt and athletic shorts over compression briefs. They even help with your posture for when form really counts during a workout.

[SleevedJune62013 167]

What's a pannis and/or pannus?

[TwinsMama 483]

What's a pannis and/or pannus?

A large roll of abdominal fat which can extend anywhere from the genitals to, in some cases, all the way past the knees. - dictionary

[rswa3319 69]

A large roll of abdominal fat which can extend anywhere from the genitals to' date=' in some cases, all the way past the knees. - dictionary[/quote']

Yep! Aka foupa, front butt etc etc etc look

[sunshyneqtie 73]

I found an awesome one from Bali. Unfortunately i bought 5 in size large, 2 in med. now the mediums are too big and they are not holding things in the way I would like. Wish I could find a small, but they are a discontinued item.

[Butterthebean 8,146]

Ok...so for a real panni, something like this works great.

http://www.makemeheal.com/mmh/product.do?id=93735

I've run many miles in it with no issues. It's basically like compression underwear but it comes up over the panni. It does not roll down and it keeps things where they should be. Check out the site as they have many different ones to suit anyone's taste, but this one works best for me.