stomach support

Hi ya"ll............. I have been doing alot of walking in the past 6 months. I stomach is starting to draw down and is effecting my back. What and where can I buy a stomach/back support to hold up the stomach? Thanks in advance

I think a couple of the guys here mentioned that using Under Armour (brand) sportwear under their regular clothes helps keep things together.  UA is basically this breathable spandex substance and it formfits over your body, it can seem uncomfortable at first but it's super stretchy, it's firm but not tight enough to cut off circulation.  I think what's happening is that since you're exercising and the underlying support of the fat around your belly is being lost, the remaining fat that is attached to your inner skinwall is offsetting your center of balance/gravity... thus making your back uses its muscles to keep you balanced and using your spine as the pivot point... not very fun.   The Under Armour will help gather that up and pull it back inside.  I read on another post that it was mentioned to possibly go one size smaller which will add additional support and also allow that one purchase to last longer as you continue your weight loss.  Under Armour is sold at most sport/fitness stores like Sport Authority but you can also buy it online.  www.underarmour.com is their website.  They make gear for larger size not just pencil thin triathletes... I've seen stuff up to 3XL.  Your profile said you fit into a 3XL and sometime 2XL.  So they should have stuff in your size but I've noticed the stores don't carry large sizes in the best selection and buying online might be a better option.    Just a suggestion.  Alternatively, your WLS institute probably has a physical therapist on staff or gave you a consult... they can give you some suggestions.

BBubba, Pdxman hit it on the head, both counts. "Under-Armor" or some knock off In one size too small is very helpful At holding the Leftovers in place as they shrink. There is even some study evidence that such support garments Actually help a touch with reducing excess skin sag As the body shrinks. Also check out your local physical Therapist. Mine was a life saver. I was missing abdominal muscles for the first year and a half. Lot of back issues, and physical Therapist dealt with all of my adjustments as I was rebuilt And as my overall body composition and alignment Changed along the way. Do check into it…Often Insurance covered. Hope you are feeling better soon. Best Wishes- Dx

I'm still pre-op, but I've always been very paranoid about my stomach stretching at my size.  I alway wear t-shirts that I can kind of tuck under my belly, and I like these support T's from Kingsize.  They're a spandex blend, and they go up to 6x. If I know I'm going to be a place where I'm standing much, they help my back a lot.  They have lot's of other stuff too that I would think would be good..  http://www.kingsizedirect.com/Search/SearchResults.aspx?Sear chHeader=control Dale

I bought one of those knockoff Under Armour shrits this weekend at Wal-Mart for ten bucks...I got a medium = it is super tight but that's what I wanted...I tried it out tonight when I did my first HIIT workout, I think it seemed to help with all the discomfort to downright pain of my bouncing belly and moobs as I sprinted...I also really like it as an undershirt, I jus feel much less "lumpy" - especially in the moob area...I think I might buy some more just to wear all the time...