breast reduction

I have an aunt that got hers reduced and loves it. They were giving her really bad back pain. But if you are going to be losing 50+ lbs of weight then I would wait until after you lose that weight because they are going to shrink when you lose weight. So if you get them reduced, and then lose the weight, you may end up with smaller boobs than you want. Just my two cents.

I had my second reduction in May 2011. I combined with with another surgery, so honestly, I never felt any pain from my reduction surgery at all - it was all on my other surgical area - my stomach.

What you can expect is different for each person. I personally have an extremely high tolerance of pain and it was completely worth it to me. Talk to a surgeon and do your research. After my second reduction, I can see my feet, and my arms can lie flat against my sides. You can expect the incisions to hurt in cold weather, but you can also expect to fit clothes better.

And as for if it is a good idea for you, only you can answer that. I have never spoken to someone who has regretting getting a reduction.

Don't be afraid to ask me questions if you have them. I am very open about my surgeries and have shown my before and after photos to tons of people.

I work on a women's health med/surg unit as an RN and we get breast reduction patients from time to time. There is pain but not compared to what I usually see with other surgeries. But it is not painless. I know in our area we have patients that go outpatient and don't even stay in the hospital. You have to be really careful with pushing and pulling for a while and listen to your body. Whatever you end up doing, good luck with it.

is the pain from improper posture? i think a lot of women who blame their back pain on their boobs have terrible posture.

i know it seems weird to keep your shoulders down and back and chest up when you have tig ole bitties since that makes them even more prominent, but you have to.

with that said i had a BR when i was 18. i was something like 30 JJ then and still growing. the rest of me was pretty thin too, which made them look even more ginormous.

at the time it was the BEST thing i could have done. it helped so much with my body image besides that i finally could really start playing sports like i wanted since i had such a difficult time in high school with sports bras

I had one in 2005. Best decision...ever. Mine weren't weight affected... I was a 36DDD when I was in high school and only 100lbs soaking wet! I have back issues and they were making it worse. The shoulder pain went away within a few months of having it done.

I should mention.. I'm a full 36C now. It makes a world of difference in how bras fit, clothes fit, etc.

And I disagree with the comment that women blame bad posture on the weight of their breasts. Large, heavy breasts cause bad posture because of the strain they put on your shoulders, etc. The size of your breasts ARE the problem not the posture. I can say this without a doubt as my posture is better now and the pain is gone. They WERE the problem.

I had a breast reduction back in 2005 I went from 36DDD to a 36C I put on weight so now they are a 38D but I'm fine with that. I did not have any real pain the only problem I had is that my incision underneath one of my breast opened up a little which took longer to heal. As of these days every now and again I get a slight shock in one of my breast but that's it. I'm glad I did it, I felt so much better afterwards and the lower back pains I once had went away completely.

I used to be a 42H before my weight loss (now a 32F). I never had back issues though when I hurt my shoulder, the weight of them pulling down in the front has made it difficult for my shoulder to heal. My physical therapist had me wear bras with crisscross straps (or you can get bra clips to help keep your straps off your shoulders) and also suggested I strengthen my back muscles so they could help compensate for all the pull in front (and it improves your poster).

But if you are committed to losing weight, definitely wait until you hit your goal weight because you will lose a lot of fat in your chest and it will change the shape of your breasts (mine look sort of like wet sand in pantyhose now). Better to do once instead of twice.

I so hear you on this one. I was going to suggest waiting til you got closer to goal, but if you're already close, I would consider it.

I went from a DDD to a B after losing 90 lbs, and had I lost the weight but not the boobs, I definitely would have gone through with the procedure.

Best of luck to you in whatever you decide.

And I disagree with the comment that women blame bad posture on the weight of their breasts. Large, heavy breasts cause bad posture because of the strain they put on your shoulders, etc. The size of your breasts ARE the problem not the posture. I can say this without a doubt as my posture is better now and the pain is gone. They WERE the problem.

we're saying the same thing.

that's still bad posture. the strain causes you to round forward. which means your posture changes, right? which means you have bad posture

which is that can be easily fixed by keeping the shoulders back and down. it might have to be conscious reminded to do it , especially since some women with large boobs will unconsciously hunch forward as a way to make their boobs less visible.

I have to say no, posture is a separate thing. I was in ROTC in high school...posture was a must for standing at attention. And I had an old fashioned grandmother that taught me with a book on my head when I was younger. I, to this day, sit on the edge of a chair & am ram-rod straight....but with a LOT of back pain due to my G cups. My breasts are a strain on my neck, back, shoulders, etc...despite good posture!! I've even worn corsets to try & provide extra back support...and it's very minimal in reducing the pain. I don't like pain meds (well, they don't like me), so if Advil doesn't kick it, I hurt.

I see a chiropractor & she's helping me get insurance approval to get these puppies gone! I can go up & down in weight & it doesn't have an effect (lost 50 lbs 2 yrs ago...cup size didn't budge), so I've decided it's time. My youngest is 4 & I'm done having kids, so it's beyond time! Just had gallbladder surgery, so my deductible is already met for this year...why not?

And I disagree with the comment that women blame bad posture on the weight of their breasts. Large, heavy breasts cause bad posture because of the strain they put on your shoulders, etc. The size of your breasts ARE the problem not the posture. I can say this without a doubt as my posture is better now and the pain is gone. They WERE the problem.

we're saying the same thing.

that's still bad posture. the strain causes you to round forward. which means your posture changes, right? which means you have bad posture

which is that can be easily fixed by keeping the shoulders back and down. it might have to be conscious reminded to do it , especially since some women with large boobs will unconsciously hunch forward as a way to make their boobs less visible.

I have to say no, posture is a separate thing. I was in ROTC in high school...posture was a must for standing at attention. And I had an old fashioned grandmother that taught me with a book on my head when I was younger. I, to this day, sit on the edge of a chair & am ram-rod straight....but with a LOT of back pain due to my G cups. My breasts are a strain on my neck, back, shoulders, etc...despite good posture!! I've even worn corsets to try & provide extra back support...and it's very minimal in reducing the pain. I don't like pain meds (well, they don't like me), so if Advil doesn't kick it, I hurt.

I see a chiropractor & she's helping me get insurance approval to get these puppies gone! I can go up & down in weight & it doesn't have an effect (lost 50 lbs 2 yrs ago...cup size didn't budge), so I've decided it's time. My youngest is 4 & I'm done having kids, so it's beyond time! Just had gallbladder surgery, so my deductible is already met for this year...why not?

my cup size doesnt seem to budge either (actually that's not true they've gone up since i've only lost in the band).

if you decide to do the surgery then good luck. i've done it before and i'm glad i did it at the time even though they came back (because of me gaining 80 pounds). also the nipple sensitivity DOES come back. i was told when i had mine it wouldnt but in the last few years it has, so i guess the means the nerves are growing back little by little

as a guy i would live with the pain my ginormous member causes me and cant imagine getting surgery to reduce its size so i can be comfortable.

i personally got tired of getting into trouble every time i face punched and knee'd some a*hole who accidentally on purpose would brush up against my boobs. for me it was a matter of not having to open up a can of whoop @ss practically every day. besides that i used to be an athlete and if you think it's hard finding a suitable sports bra NOW, imagine what it was like 20 years ago :laugh:

I had a BR done. I went from an H cup to a D cup. Still big, but 4 cup sizes less than I had before. The Dr. can only go as small as is safe . If I had my wish, I would have been a B cup. I didn't experience any pain after the surgery and I was surprised. I went to my Dr. to talk to him about a reduction and he told me insurance would never cover it. I went to a new Dr. and I talked to him about it and he told health insurance would probably cover it. My insurance covered everything except one co-pay. If you have any other questions, email me. It was one of the best things I have ever done.

BTW, like you, when I lost weight, my cup size didn't change.

I plan on reducing my G's when I am down closer to my goal weight. I figure I will have a tummy tuck/skin removal at the same time (buy one get one? :laugh: ). My mom had one done 6 years ago, going from a F to C/D and is very pleased with it, except her nipples are always hard. They took out 1.5 lb of fat on each side and lipo'd the sides to firm them up (which is my big issue). For me I cannot find a bra that fits well. It's a battle and I hate it. So when I am down closer to 200, I'll look into it. My Dr. already gave me the OK for insurance.

i will take some of yours.