Lipomas and pants?

[sbmama]

My daughter has a lipoma, and although it was reduced, it is still somewhat large. One side of her bum is noticeabley larger than the other. It seems to be staying proportional as she grows. She can't wear a lot of shorts and pants because of the fit. She can wear sweatpants, skirts, dresses, and stretchy cotton pants fine. Have any of you with lipomas had similar problems? I'm just a bit curious if she's going to be stuck in sweats and yoga pants for the rest of her life (which frankly, is pretty much all I wear anyway! ;) ). Her neurosurgeon mentioned she might need more surgery down the road to reduce it again, but even after another reduction she would probably be somewhat uneven.

[Lifeisgood]

Ah yes, I was actually just looking at my funky bump yesterday and marveling at its uneveness. I do not have a problem wearing jeans or any sort of pants with mine, although it is not too large. I actually prefer jeans or pants with fabric that has a little more structure to it, because that hides the uneveness a little more. Sweats and stuff seems to cling to it and accentuate it (although I am sure that I am the only one in the world who notices that). When I first came home from the hospital after my surgery, mom got me some dresses thinking that this would be less pressure on my incision, but I am not a "girly girl" and got myself back into pants and shorts pretty quickly. Would a belt help?

[sbmama]

That totally makes sense. I've noticed that some of her really thin stretchy pants do make it look much more noticeable. I haven't been able to get jeans or an non stretchy pants on over her bum. They won't go over her bum at all! She has really short legs, so if I go up too many sizes her pants are too long and she trips. She's only 1.5 years old, so I don't think a belt would help. So far she is a total girly girl, and she often prefers skirts and dresses. She loves all things PINK! And sparkly or frilly. Haha. It's really cute, but I'm never a girly girl so it's funny to always have her dressed in pink from head to toe. She refuses to wear things that aren't super girly.

[dahliafaolan]

I've had the same problem. I don't think I've ever owned a pair of "regular" pants in my life. All my pants have an elastic waistband. And maternity pants are a godsend! As far as the pants being too long, do what I do. Buy capris! If I would stand, I would only be about 4'7" so if I can't get a certain style of pants in the petites, I'll often just buy the capris in the average size. They hit me right at the ankle most of the time.

Enjoy the girly while it lasts!

[LisaJoy]

I do the capri thing, too!

[Gymp]

My lipoma is just below the belt line.All I ever wear are blue jeans,like Lifeisgood I prefer a heavier type of material.If I wear dress pants,track pants or anything that's not denim I feel as though I'm still in my Pajamas but that's just me.I buy my jeans one or two sizes larger than what I am because a snug fit bothers my bump and it's rather uncomfortable.Levi's seem to have a lower belt line than Wrangler's so I wear Wrangler's.Nowadays they make jeans in various types of styles and the relaxed fit ones are ideal for me.

If you buy pants that are a few sizes larger and the pants are too long and cause her to trip perhaps you can find someone that can hem them up an inch or two.

Gymp

[friendofsbwoman]

I have seen all types pants (even dress pants) for the 6-16 age group with an elastic waistband at the back. Limited Too used to carry a lot of them.

I have attached one of my favourites in size 16 yrs, but you can get them as small as size 6 yrs. It is a pair of Ltd Too polyester pants that has a elastic waistband at the back, a baggy seat, length can be folded up and locked to convert into cropped pants and capris.

[almelia]

I had never heard of my lump being described as a lipoma until today - but have been conscious of it for years; for a small child I would think loose fitting is best in case of pressure on nerves or other discomfort, but when I was a skinny fashion conscious teenager I opted for tight jeans and a wide belt. This summer I'm loving the hareem pants and have bought 4 pairs already! brilliant for sitting in wheelchair all day and wearable with boots or lace up gladiators for 'difficult' feet.

[friendofsbwoman]

I've had the same problem. I don't think I've ever owned a pair of "regular" pants in my life. All my pants have an elastic waistband. And maternity pants are a godsend! As far as the pants being too long, do what I do. Buy capris! If I would stand, I would only be about 4'7" so if I can't get a certain style of pants in the petites, I'll often just buy the capris in the average size. They hit me right at the ankle most of the time.

Enjoy the girly while it lasts!

I do the capri thing, too!

Instead of buying capris, why not buy pants from the childrens section? as they are usually cheaper.
I'm 5'4.5'' and have no problem fitting in western childrens sizes 14 and 16.

[dahliafaolan]

Well when you're over a 16, children's fashions are not really an option. Even if they were, I find they don't follow a woman's curves well enough.

[Dodger67]

Some of us may be the same height as kids but we sure ain't the same width! :dance2:

[friendofsbwoman]

Oh yea, totally forgot about that!

At least women (don't know about men?) who are shorter than average to average height usually have an easy time finding shoes. At size UK2-5/EUR35-38, women have the selection of both the children's and women's shoe sections.

[Dodger67]

Men's shoes - other than sandals or sneakers - smaller than UK size 7-8 are like chicken teeth in SA. I wear a 5 or 6.

[sbmama]

Thanks for all the feedback, everyone! I'm actually pretty short, so I generally have to get petite pants. I actually have worn capris as pants before, and those longer shorts tend to look like capris on me. I haven't tried using capris as pants for my daughter yet. Most pants I've tried that aren't stretchy or cut loose just won't physically fit over her bum and lipoma. The cut and shape are all wrong in addition to the length being a problem. I actually could hem things myself, I just need to find my sewing machine! Right now she's a toddler so she doesn't notice (she's happy as long as everything is PINK! haha), but I definitely will take her opinions into consideration when she's older and help her find clothes that fit well, look nice, and most importantly are comfortable! I don't know if her lipoma causes her any discomfort but I try to avoid putting her in anything that would put pressure on it.

[LisaJoy]

(she's happy as long as everything is PINK! haha)

Enjoy it while you can because it will not last long.