Has anyone tried a waist trainer?

[Pac-woman 325]

Hello,

I would like to know if anyone on here has tried a "waist trainer" after sleeve surgery. If so, has it been successful?

Someone suggested I get one to gradually get the hourglass figure and this person swears by it. I ordered one from Amazon tonight to give it a try, but would love to hear from people who have tried it.

Thanks.

[Elode 8,093]

@@Pac-woman Ha! That's funny I just order a squeem last night. It won't be here until Friday so I can't tell you anything about it yet.

[BLERDgirl 6,417]

I considered getting one, but it's not what I want. I want to be strong and healthy all over so I'm sticking with compression garments for everyday and support garments for when I'm dressed in non gym clothes.

[JamieLogical 8,713]

If you are going to use one, please read up on the risks of wearing it too tight. They can cause/increase heartburn, which is already a problem for many sleeve patients. They can also push your stomach up through your diaphragm (hiatal hernia).

http://news.health.com/2015/03/10/what-is-waist-training/

[liannatx 897]

My weight (fat, lol) is pretty evenly distributed. I would be afraid it would just sgueeze some of it to settle into a bigger panni or muffin tops! I am really curious about this. Let us know if you find positive results.

[Pac-woman 325]

@@Elode Yeah I ordered mine last night. I ordered it a size bigger thinking about not hurting myself. It has 3 stages of hooks so you can use it for a while as you shrink. I was told it helps with lose skin and helps shape your torso into an hourglass figure. There must be some truth to it I figured, asian people bind their feet to make it smaller so why not this?

I will be very careful to avoid getting a hernia. If it feels too tight I will wait until I lose a little more. On my next follow up next month, I will bring it up to the surgeon.

This is the one I was able to find in plus size and not too expensive. Because they are ridiculous in prices.

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00LLIVQSK/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

[Elode 8,093]

@@Pac-woman That's pretty! Here's a picture of the one I ordered...

Edited March 14, 2015 by Elode

[Elode 8,093]

I'm not sure if it's considered a waist trainer or just a cintcher? I figure with the straps it will help with My back and keeping it up. Let me know how yours turns out please!

[Pac-woman 325]

@@Elode Sure thing. It has been shipped. Hopefully I get it sometime this coming week. Should be interesting.

[Elode 8,093]

@@Pac-woman I got it today!!! I forgot Amazon delivers on Sunday's. I LOVE it!! It feels soooo good and looks great under my clothes. I don't want to take it off....here's a picture!

Edited March 15, 2015 by Elode

[Elode 8,093]

I like that it comes down over my big hips and up over my entire back to smooth it all out! Sorry the picture is side ways I don't know why it's like that it's not that way on my IPad.

[Pac-woman 325]

Cool!! Can't wait for mine ????

[robga999 129]

mine comes tomorrow!!!do you wear it to bed??

[Pac-woman 325]

I don't know if one should. You need a break. 8 hrs is the most I think

[Pac-woman 325]

So here is an update. I got the waist trainer and when I tried to put it on, it didn't even close around my hips. Mind you, I got the bigger size so it is not tight. Well, not sure what happened there, but there is no way no how I can get this closed. So, I decided to return it and wait till i go down a few more pounds and try again. Maybe a different one, I didn't like this one cause the outside felt like rubber material. Didn't like how it felt, nor it smelled. Returned it for a refund.