Tummy flatteners for every day wear.....

[virgononvirgin]

I have developed a horrid flabby belly (post surgery - laparatomy, not nice) to the point where people think I am pregnant. I know it will shift eventually, but in the mean time I need to get me some big tummy pants to give me a better shape. Am a size 14 round the waist at the moment due to bloating. Also sick of wearing baggy clothes to hide which makes me look even more pregnant .

Can you recommend something that is suitable to wear every day. I already have some girdle type things from M&S, but they are only suitable to wear for few hours at a time (as in they are VERY tight), and I probaby couldn't get into them now anyway. Will need to get couple of pairs too so not too pricey. Any recommendations for something strong enough to hold me, but not make me have statue posture all day and be comfy?? [Not asking too much emoticon].

Thanks

[gilbonzothesecretpsychocunt]

I have this

It's not as effective as the girdle pants but it's comfy. It's not one that will take a size off you but it will disguise bulges!

[virgononvirgin]

Thanks gilbon. Any other recommendations?

[peppapighastakenovermylife]

I wear the M&S support vests (£12) - they are fantastic and comfortable enough to wear all day

Buy a size too big and step into them

[RockChick1984]

I got some big support pants from matalan, they were about £6 but are not so stiff as a lot of others, I wear them most days and they just hold in my overhang where my tummy is still wobbly from pregnancy, although they don't take me down a dress size!

[Marrow]

Bumping this. I had three laparotomies last year so tummy is a disaster zone. I really need some extra strong but comfortable support.

[virgononvirgin]

peppa does the vest give you support on your lower tummy though? mine needs support from below, if that make sense.

marrow I had a laparatomy three years ago too but can't remember how long it takes for tummy to go down. Also have they always cut you in the same place? (sorry if being nosey, but tbh cried when I saw my tummy post surgery, I didn't have a washboard stomach beforehand, but I just couldnt believe it was MY tummy)

[Marrow]

No, not always cut in same place. First one was at bikini line (like a c-section scar) and second and third ones were a foot long vertical incision. My tummy is very deformed now and really protrudes

[peppapighastakenovermylife]

Yes it supports from top of hips down to bottom of hips and down over stomach - lovely smooth lines.

[peppapighastakenovermylife]

Yes, yes two vital rules - one size bigger and step in!

No, wasn't me who recommended them originally but I am now a convert and feel weird not wearing them

[GeetTallBird]

Why a size bigger? Surely a size smaller would suck you in!

[WhollyGhost]

I saw them reccomended here, and bought a couple in my actual size, couldn't even get them over my head

[CeliaFate]

Thanks for this thread! I've got those M+S vests - almost killed myself trying to get the fecker on over my head, didn't think about stepping into it!

[virgononvirgin]

Just been on M&S website and couldn't find them . Lots of 'bodies' etc but no vests, and nothing at the £12 mark? Did you all get them last year or something?? [abolutely gutted emoticon]

Apologies if am being blind/thick, no doubt the next post will be somone linking to them in every colour and size

[CeliaFate]

Well, you did ask!

[ChunkyPickle]

is it this one?

www.marksandspencer.com/Secret-Support-Tummy-Control-Strappy/dp/B002J4820A?ie=UTF8&ref=sr_1_4&nodeId=42967030&sr=1-4&qid=1315314648&pf_rd_r=0N4JHXE67NG33RNY60CY&pf_rd_m=A2BO0OYVBKIQJM&pf_rd_t=301&pf_rd_i=0&pf_rd_p=215485807&pf_rd_s=center-3

for 12 quid I'll give that a go to try and cut down wobble I think...

[virgononvirgin]

Thanks Celia....I knew it...[embarassed]....I looked in shapewear.....

[porcupine11]

Get the same support pants but in one or even two sizes bigger, then they will do their job without feeling uncomfortable.

Those vests really bug me as they always ride up.

[Jazzicatz]

I have just bought some from Primark and surprisingly they are really very good. Only £4 for the pants and they come in several lengths. I have the ones that come up under the bra and they are great, holds everything in but not too tight, and doesn't ride down.

[netbook]

Do the M&S ones give you monoboob?

[WhollyGhost]

don't all vests?