(Q for the ladies!) Boobs, boobs, boobs

I am a 40F, and sympathize greatly.

However, three kids past and 40 means they headed south a long time ago. I am resigned to good supportive bras for the rest of my life, and I am also hoping that I can get some weight loss in those too. I didn' t mind being a D cup, darn it!

Hi, I was a 36F when I was at my heaviest. As I've lost weight it has gone from my boobs too and now I am a 34DD.

I'm 40 and my boobs aren't saggy. You are really young. I think they will be fine.

The skin there is very supple and elastic. Don't worry.

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As you lose weight, try to build up your pecs. It will help.

Honestly, though, if they are that big and you lose weight, chances are, they are going to be a little saggy. Don't let this STOP you from losing weight though. The longer you are overweight, the more saggy they will get, so take care of the weight first. Once you get to your goal weight, if they are something that bothers you, get a breast augmentation.

I'm not quite that big, I started at like a 40DD and as I've lost weight am currently a 38DD so they feel bigger and I'm not a fan. My mom has reduction surgery a couple of years ago and said it was the best thing she ever did. If your weight is going to fluctuate a lot maybe wait a bit, but if they're causing you pain I would ask a dr's opinion.

I have the same problem and worries as you! I'm a 38 DDD or E. And since we are both young our lovely bosoms may not sag as bad once we have reached our weight loss goal but in the end sad they will... *sigh* I too have considered a reduction but that scares the hell outta me!

For me...I am going to eat healthy and live healthy. And one day after I have become a Mommy I will look at getting a lift. The horror stories of women not being about to breast feed after having a reduction or a lift are just too much for me. That's not something that I am not willing to compromise.

Best of luck to you!


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I had a breast reduction done when I was 19, I cannot tell you strongly enough to NOT do it. If you want more info, PM me.

Honestly, you shouldn't freak out about it/think about it until you are at your goal weight. Genetics plays a part in whether or not you'll lose much weight off your bust. I've lost 5 inches off mine (never been a B, always a C or D but now I am) when looking at my family I never thought I would reduce that much. I've talked it over with my husband and I want to save up the 5 grand to get them back to a D and get a lift *if I need it*. I've read on here that doing strength chest exercises will perk them up and possibly make it so you won't even need lift surgery. Since I've always done strength training I've not seen a huge difference. But then again I'm neither at my goal weight nor are they all that saggy (they are a bit, but not enough for me to want surgery to lift them). So I'd wait until you were closer to your goal size/weight before stressing out about it. You could start saving money for it now if you want, just in case, if it will make you feel better. Then if you end up not needing it you could treat yourself to something else nice

Edit: I did want to add that I've been waaayyy over a D before but I can't remember what double digit size I got up to. I'd consider myself normally a D since that is what I was for most of my life.

You have age on your side! After gaining and losing and breastfeeding 2 kiddos, mine are, sadly **sniff sniff** saggy. At least by my estimations. The hubby thinks they're great. I am admittedly a smaller busted gal, and went from a 38 D to barely 34 B.

I have 2 friends that had breast reduction surgery and they were thrilled with the results. Seems like a foreign concept to me, but they reported feeling MUCH better.

Good luck. I can't imagine having "girls" that caused me pain and strain. Yikes!!

Lose the weight then treat yourself.....the scarring will fade...and you will feel fantastic in your clothes!! ((hugs))

I got a breast reduction about 7 years ago and it was the best decision I ever made. After the surgery, I was able to do more physical activity, sleep better, and fit in clothes I wasn't able to previously. And my back felt loads better.

But yes, I would also suggest you lose the weight first, and then reevaluate whether you want the surgery. It just might be that you're able to lose enough weight in your chest to make you happy, and you won't want to go smaller.

I was an 38F. I had a breast reduction almost 10 years ago when I was 21 and don't regret that decision in the least! Now I'm a 36D and loving them and sometimes wish I was still smaller. Losing weight didn't help make them smaller back then and still doesn't. I guess I"m naturally blessed :S

I did have complications from infections and a couple extra surgeries after the initial one; however, I still would do it all over again (and may after I have children). It was incredible how much relief it gave me off my lower back and enjoying wearing cute shirts again

If you are happy with what you have then keep them. Do your research. The scars aren't that bad. Feel free to message me more if you have other questions.

i had a reduction at 19, so about 10yrs post op now. im happier because im more comfortable and i can actually wear nice bras and tops now. i honestly dont even know what my size was before, i used to wear sports bras all the time. the scars were brutal and they are still very noticable even tho they have faded, theyre raised quite a bit. the recovery was definitly aweful, but if you think of it in terms of recovery time vs a lifetime, its a bit easier to get thru it. ive talked to a few women about their experiences and even tho scaring and natural shape seem to be a common complaint, the majority are still happy with theier decision overall.
myself, i wish i would have waited till after kids, breastfeeding and weighloss to have the surgery tho. cause im flat as a board now, well not really, but in comparison, wow! lol. i wouls probly get implants if i had the $ now, not big, just enough to fill out what i so loveingly call my "skin sacks" YUMO. lol.

**edited to add, i also breast fed both my son(until 7 months) and daughter(until 19months!!!) post op. but i know not everyone can find success in that and i really fought hard and struggled for the first while with both. my son wasnt exclusivly breast fed, but i was also scared, being a first time parent and also because he was just a lil 5lb boy, that he wasnt getting enough and he was supplemented even while we were still in the hospital. i wish i had better info available to me. when i had my daughter i was determined to succed and i did! she was EXCLUSIVLY breast fed to 19months old, never did a bottle touch that babies lips. so what im saying is...that it IS possible to breast feed after a reduction, but there are so many factors that can affect that, sso u really are better to wait untill after babies! ,,,but that doesnt mean its impossible.

Many women can't breastfeed their children after a reduction, so keep that in mind. Some women can partially nurse, but if you think nursing your babies is something that'll be important to you in the future, just wait until you're all done with kids. I tossed the idea of a reduction around when I was in my late teens, but I ultimately decided to wait until my childbearing was all done. I'm glad I did.

I have no idea what my starting size was (bra wise) because I think I have always worn the wrong size. Once I started losing weight my husband measured me and we figured out that I was a 44DDD/F. I am now wearing a 40/42 DD/DDD and they are SO saggy My husband commented how they used to be fuller and rounder and now they are flat and I hate them. I would love to have them lifted once I reach my goal weight but fear we won't have the money to do that.
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