Considering Breast Reduction... Thoughts or Experiences???

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  • stella_julia
    stella_julia Posts: 27
    I had it done and I will never regret it. I was not at my target weight and as I have lost weight since then (I had it done almost 6 years ago) there was no serious reduction in size. It helped with exercise and was such a relief on my shoulders and back. And honestly being able to buy bras with tiny straps and only one or two hooks in the back instead of three or four was awesome! Go for it, you will not regret it. It will be a huge help with exercise and a bonus... you will lose weight overnight (from your boobs!) I had a 450 g removed from one breast and 550 from the other. It is well worth it.
  • KarensCanDoIt
    KarensCanDoIt Posts: 190 Member
    I would lose a bit more weight first. You may be surprised to see how much they shrink naturally, and how much better you feel when they do. I was a 40DD. Now, 33 pounds lighter I'm about a 38D. I really should go get measured again. It's a world of difference. I feel much better now than I did when I was a larger size.

    Once you've lost some weight, if you still aren't happy, then go ahead and investigate surgery. I don't know anyone personally who has had a breast reduction. You really never hear stories of regret in that instance, unlike enlargement surgeries which seem to have a lot more regret stories attached to them. Good luck with whatever you decide!
  • reneelee
    reneelee Posts: 877 Member
    My aunt had it done and imo they took to much , because now her belly sticks out further than her boobs, so she looks much heavier now.
  • NOLA_Meg
    NOLA_Meg Posts: 194 Member
    I had size 34DDD back when I was 130 pounds. So it wasn't about losing weight. Some people are just heavy there. I had a reduction and am so happy I did.

    So it's definitely possible that my chest will just be my chest no matter how much I lose? I'm still 50 or so pounds from my ultimate goal weight and it's coming off very slowly.

    Thank you all for the advice. Much appreciated!!

    This can definitely be the case. I don't think you necessarily have to wait until your goal weight. I would take your measurements each week and see how much they decrease compared to your weight and measurements of other areas. Then perhaps at the half-way point you could be able to tell if it's weight or natural bustiness. I think you should pursue the consultation like you mentioned and go from there and definitely do what is best for you, especially considered you are different sizes. Also, not that this is the case, but is this something you would want even if you didn't reach your goal weight or didn't reach it within a certain period of time? Also, will having the surgery now rather than later help you reach your goals? Reflecting on that may help you think through the decision process.
  • whalecb
    whalecb Posts: 20 Member
    I had one a week before my 21st birthday. I was a 48 G and was miserable and in pain all of the time. My surgeon removed 3 pounds from me and I am now down to a 44 D. I expect to go down more with the weight that I lose and I expect the girls to keep changing. I would DEFINITLEY do it again in a heart beat. Just have realistic expectations that if you're not at your goal weight, you will probably see more change after the surgery.
  • LiddyBit
    LiddyBit Posts: 447 Member
    I had one when I was 18. I wasn't overweight so I can't speak to them shrinking (although I can say that mine now get bigger and smaller when I put on or lose weight, but to proportional degree). I will say that I have no regrets about having the surgery!
  • laurels12
    laurels12 Posts: 54 Member
    I had one 11 years ago, I was a 42J before J cups were even made. It was the single best decision I ever made in my life -- barring husband and children of course!

    I couldn't breastfeed my eldest (pre reduction) as I would have suffocated him, so not being able to breastfeed my other three (who came along after the op) was not an issue for me.

    I suffered with big boobs my whole life, they started growing at age 14 and never seemed to stop. I tried to reduce them myself by exercising but got to the point where I had lost 40lbs + but they were physically preventing me from taking the exercise to the next level (ie. running), I got demotivated and the weight went back on, and the boobs stayed huge!

    With proper research, a good surgeon and good back up and support whilst you are recovering, I would absolutely say GO FOR IT! It was the best thing I ever did and I haven't regretted it for a single day. My scars barely show now and it's an easy trade-off against what I had before!!

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