Contemplating a breast reduction...need advice!

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  • SuperSexyDork
    SuperSexyDork Posts: 1,669 Member
    I recommend anyone who is pondering t a reduction to do a couple of things.

    1. Get properly fitted for a bra. Many women who have back issues have issues because of ill fitting bras that are too big in the band! This calculator is a great starting point. If the bra size you are wearing isn't in the neighborhood of this calculator, it is time to go shopping!

    http://www.sophisticatedpair.com/bracalculator.htm

    Before I was properly fitted, I was wearing a 40DD or some other terrible size. When I got resized, I was refitted into a 36G. (now I am a 34H) Once that happened, I was able to find sports bras that fit and gave me plenty of support without having to wear 2. (Shock Absorber and Freya work for me! Running jumping etc are all ok). Things were a lot better.

    My sister was having back problems, and once we was resized most of that went away for her.

    on to point 2.

    2. Work on your core strength (planks are your friend). You'll want to have strong abs and a strong back. This might solve many of your problems.

    These tips may or may not solve your problems, but I do want to say that getting a reduction isn't the only answer to being able to run with a large chest. Well functioning sports bras do exist to fit you!

    This advice is perfect. Seriously perfect.
  • MicheleMMK
    MicheleMMK Posts: 16 Member
    I would consider it closer to your goal weight, as I remember my Plastic surgeon saying smaller breasts will make everything else look bigger :). And I was 5'3" and 140 at the time...oh to be that what I thought was "fat" again... I had mine when I was 30, should have done it years before that\.. I had horrible neck and back pain that no chiro, no pain meds could give me relief. Had to wear two bras to exercise and still it hurt and I had horrible pain before each period. Yes, it's a major surgery, but based on my back and neck x-rays and potential for further nerve damage, mine was deemed totally medically necessary. The day after the surgery my pain was gone. I have zero regrets and had the very best of experiences. I was a 38DDD, went down to a 38 B/C. Your scars will be like how you scar. If you tend to scar very badly (ie keloid type thick ropy scars, then you won't have as good outcomes. Mine faded to totally thin white lines within a few years. I had 3 subsequent pregnancies soon after and they did not affect them much. But then life happens and at 40 at my first Mammo, I was found to have DCIS Stage 0 Breast Cancer and ended up having a Uni-Mastectomy with reconstruction (ahem, an augmentation-would my former big breasted self have ever fathomed that??) and a small lift on the other side to help with symmetry. So now I have the pretty 20 yo breasts I never had back then!! Crazy...

    So follow your heart. Everyone's journey with their own body is different, so no one can really judge what you should do. It's a huge personal decision based on you alone. It can't hurt to meet with some plastic surgeons for a consult. If you haven't had kids yet, be prepared to feel funny baring your body so clinically and casually! Ha, I was soooo embarrassed that appt! There was also a website with a very supportive message board for BR ladies, can't remember which, but check some out. Very helpful to see pictures and read very real experiences. I hope this helped somewhat. Fee free to message me. All the best to you!
  • ljb82
    ljb82 Posts: 72 Member
    I have my breast reduction surgery scheduled for June 2014. My surgeon wants me to lose 70lbs first.

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