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I was banded 1 year ago December. Lost about 80 lbs.

I'm planning a vacation soon, and haven't gone swimming in years; okay decades. I carried most of my weight in the hips and thighs so the legs are... well, oh my. Anyway, anyone else with this issue? I want to swim in a pool, but can't handle the thought of these thighs being bare. Is there some kind of garment? I don't know, like a heavy footless pantyhose type thing that won't end up in shreds, that could be worn under a swim suit? Something somewhat (fair) skin colored?

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I am not really sure about that but you could wear shorts in the pool over bathing suit, I somtimes do. Also what about a bathing suit coverup? Bask in the 80 lbs lost , be confident , that weight loss is amazing. Its a hard thing to do but strut your stuff, and if someone doesnt like it then thats there problem. Keep up the great work, and get out there and swim!:biggrin:

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Oh, it's definitely MY problem. I can't stand seeing them! Thanks for the encouragement; the shorts thing, maybe, but the last time (decades ago) when I was in a pool, shorts weren't allowed, even over a swim suit. Made no sense since guys' swim wear is shorts with a safety net.

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I have a suit that the shorts have a built-in suit bottoms. If I went to a pool and they told me to take them off, they'd be in for a real treat! :biggrin:

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Hmmm, I guess I'll have to go shopping, it's been so long since I bought a swim suit, I really don't have any idea what's out there.

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My wife weats shorts over her swimsuit all the time. (actually, she won't go to the pool in without them). Not a problem.

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How about a swimdress. There are some pretty cute ones out there.You can honestly find some pretty fashionable one if you look hard enough....not the old granny style.

Check out this one at LL. Bean

Empire Swim Dress: One-Piece at L.L.Bean

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