The custom of fasting during Lent started at a very early date, but the length of the fast varied, eight days being customary at first, but the time was extended to forty days, after the analogy of the period included in the Lord's temptation, Matt. 4:2.
Your waist shape is also determined by the integrity and position abdominal wall muscles and your abdominal skin. Liposuction isn't great at managing either one of those and procedures like tummy tucks can help there. The compression garment helps with skin retraction and minimizes swelling.
Compression stockings are made to help control swelling in the feet, ankles and lower legs. These stockings help to squeeze these areas to prevent the buildup of fluid in the tissue. This buildup of fluid can be very painful. There are many different levels of compression in these stockings. Your doctor will tell you which one is best for you.