Undergarments

accountess · November 20, 2008

When I had my first son at 19, my Dr. told me to wear a bra at all times, even while sleeping, as long as I was nursing. He said this would help to keep my breasts from sagging to my belly button by the age of 22. I have worn an underwire bra ever since. I even wore an underwire coming home after surgery. So I am 30 now and have nursed 3 babies. My breasts still feel and look great, IMHO lol. I am a D cup (DD before surgery) so I am not HUGE but I am not tiny either.

My question, do you think the same principle would work for the belly? During the day I have been wearing Control Top pantyhose in order to smooth out some bumps and rolls. I am wondering if maybe I would wear them constantly it would help with some sagging issues. Anybody heard of this?

Shamrockgirl60 · November 20, 2008

Hey I guess it could not hurt. I now wear a bra about 80% of the time, but my boobs are deflating and sagging. Not happy about that at all.

Lanakila · November 20, 2008

You might try the Spanxx high waist panties. I actually wore them just for support the first couple of days after surgery. The support is nice but not crazy...and the high waist kept the muffin top tucked in.

accountess · November 21, 2008

Do you think the Spanx are worth the price? I can get a pair of control top pantyhose for $5 and I have seen Spanx for over $30. Are they really that much better?

Jachut · November 21, 2008

I hate to shoot a hole in your theory but I wore a bra at all times during pregnancy and breastfeeding and my boobs are shot. I think you simply have great genetics and great luck.

Then again, my belly is fine after weight loss so who knows.

Its not going to hurt though!

Lanakila · November 21, 2008

Control Top hose do not even compare. Spanxx are modern girdles, and hose simply don't have the same kind of support. Plus...they run. :drool:

soontobehottie · November 22, 2008

You can get Spanx or something just like it at Target and I don't think it was more than $20. Just a thought.

Shamrockgirl60 · December 2, 2008

Some Spanx are very expensive. I wonder if anyone has purchased the ones on TV, I have seen two different kinds both look good and are not too expensive.

accountess · December 2, 2008

I bought a pair of Spanx while at Lane Bryant the other day (couldn't resist the buy one get one free sale). I paid $35 for one pair and not so impressed. I got the $4 Shaper Just My Size pantyhose at Walmart (not sure when or why they changed it from Wal-Mart to Walmart but that's another tangent) and cut the legs out of them. I feel as though I get more support from them than the Spanx. Maybe it's my psyche tying to fool me since it's cheaper. But I know I probably won't buy another pair of Spanx.