Do your clothes bother you around your waist area?
#68922 - 05/09/04 09:31 PM
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gigi
Reged: 03/21/04
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Mine do. I cannot wear anything tight or fitted around my waist, I have such an uncomfortable feeling there that I cannot explain. I know that when I am bloated it is worse, I wear my underwear at least 2 sizes too big for me. Please dont try to picture that , it is just not a pretty sight!!!! I dont know if this is a part of the IBS, or if it is some type of paranoid anxiety (wouldnt you know it).
Does any one else suffer with this? IT drives me nuts!!
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I have this problem too and I know many others will reply and say they do too.
It's really frustrating isn't it. I find the bloating is the hardest thing to get rid of and I always buy my clothes on the loose side now (and underwear). I allow room for expansion as on as bad day the expansion is huge!
In sympathy,
Kerrie 
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Oh, thank you, thank you Kerrie! I felt like I was loosing it, when I have those days, I am better off at home wearing nothing but a t-shirt nightie. Most of the time that is what I am doing anyway. I know that those big granny panties are not sexy, or even nice looking, but I am more comfortable in them. I just hate for my husband to see me like that, it does not bother him one bit, it is me that it bothers. Thanks for the input, I saw your pics, they were great!! I enjoyed a short quick little vacation while I was looking at them.
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Hi,
I have this problem, too. Loose underwear and pants with elastic bands. They have to be soft elastic bands and not stiff ones. Don't tell anyone, but, I have shopped for knit pants in the maternity department. I'm very petite so I could wear a lot of the new styles but I stick to my favorite and comfortable ones...rather feel good than look good....ha ha....and my husband doesn't complain either. I don't understand how other people can wear those tight jeans??? It's great to see someone else with this problem. Thanks for sharing.
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Hi Gigi,
Yes, my clothes do bother me around my waist area. Pre-Ibs, I used to wear form fitting clothes. Been since I have had it, I just feel more comfortable wearing loose fitting items like peasant tops and no tight jeans. You know, its not something I suffer from. I know I'm more sensitive in my stomach area, so I try to accomodate my lifestyle to it. Yesterday I went shopping, and this one lady told me to not look in this particular section for clothing. I just like loose fitting clothing better. It allows me to not worry too much. I'm sorry it concerns you, but you are not alone. I'm glad you posted this bcos I thought I was the only one bcos my family bugs me about not wearing tight fitting clothing. Have a good day!!:)
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As the others have said, I also can't wear tight jeans anymore. It's so frustrating because I still look good in them but they just sit in my dresser because they're too uncomfortable. So you're definitely not alone!
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I've ended up buying low-cut underwear and pants - I don't know how I wore jeans that actually sat at my waist years ago! (Actually, I do know - I just suffered.  )
So long as the waistline is down near my hip bones, I feel good. I don't think I could even wear granny underwear or loose high-cut jeans, since any pressure around my waist is just too painful.
Hmmm - wonder whether IBS is the culprit behind my waist being a couple of (US) sizes larger than my hips?
--AC
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But, if I did , I am afraid I would look 3-4 months pregnant. I like those Maternity shorts that have the low cut waist band...it sure would be more comfy on those bloaty days. Thanks for answering, I feel so much better that I am not alone here.
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I'm the same way. It's less of a factor with guys as most pants aren't that tight... thank goodness the tight men's pants from the 70's aren't popular as my skinny legs wouldn't look good!
But even still, I have to wear pants that have a slight larger waste then I really need or else they'll bother me. This way the case even before IBS.
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Yeah tight clothes and me don't mix! Tight pants..no see..that just doesn't work. If I ever wore them I'd end up unbuttoning 'em after eating (not in public, of course)! I prefer breathing (and eating) room, thanks! Although that's not a problem now...I've lost so much weight that my pants fall down  Grrr! I need to gain weight so they'll stay up! I wish they made pants that just like didn't dig into you or fall down or anything and just felt really comfy and stuff. See I think the problem is that right by the middle of them where the button is it's kinda bulky cause there're two layers..the button and the piece that you put the button in..if that makes sense. OH well. I like sweat pants!!!!!!!!!! 
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Edited by tarabara04 (05/10/04 02:10 PM)
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Hey, my sister is pregnate right now and she got the cutest pair of pants at Old Navy in the maternity section. They are draw string linen pants that fit below her belly. You can't even tell!  Hope the bloating gets better soon!
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Hip huggers and overalls work great for me.
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