Breast reduction buddies??

I went to the doctor today and finally scheduled mine. It's set up for June 9. I've been talking about it for years and am finally getting it done. My doctor really suggested losing most of my weight before the surgery. I'mi down about 19 pounds. The problem now is that if I lose any more before the surgery, I'll end up being a small B cup after it's done. They have to take a certain amount of tissue from each breast in order for it to be deemed medically necessary. I'm thinking about just maintaining my current weight until after surgery. It's a tough decision!

nmha, I hope your surgery went well!!! Let us know how you're doing.

ljb82, looks like we'll being going through the same thing about the same time. I could use some buddy support!

Franci27: uuh not sure what you're talking about! If you workout and lose weight at a proper rate (1-2lbs a week) sagging shouldn't be an issue...

Anyway, I am getting mine done on Thursday and would love to connect with some women who have had it/also need to lose a bit of weight after the surgery.

I had one almost 3 weeks ago - just starting back at work and light exercise. 30 pounds is the ultimate goal to lose! Went from a 34F to a 34C, but still a bit swollen and stiff, so they may get to a full B - fingers crossed!


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That's very helpful, thank you. I'll definitely go under the knife after children, I can't imagine them being any larger.

I'd have thought it would be better to get a good sports bra for now and then assess matters once you've reached your goal weight otherwise you could end up very disappointed with what you are left with. You may even find you don't need to operate as your fitness improves because they do become a lot lighter and less difficult to live with!

Wouldn't it be best to get to a goal weight before surgery the scars can be pretty horrific you may be happy enough with the size after weightloss simple massage can help keep them firm otherwise you could get the surgery then lose more weight and end up with small empty sagging and scarred breasts I know I would prefer a little heavy over that.
I do have bigger than 32gg so I know they can be heavy but it does feel much better once your fitter and at a healthy weight as well often I find bras add to breast and back pain rather than help so that's a thing to look at yes I am big breasted but go braless a lot its actually very comfortable after you get used to it.
All I am saying is don't jump into something so drastic especially if your young or before children or you plan on losing weight because that is going to effect your breasts alot, it could be a very regrettable decision.

Wouldn't it be best to get to a goal weight before surgery the scars can be pretty horrific you may be happy enough with the size after weightloss simple massage can help keep them firm otherwise you could get the surgery then lose more weight and end up with small empty sagging and scarred breasts I know I would prefer a little heavy over that.

The scars are NOT horrific! Good grief. They are very light and not all that noticeable at all. And if you've ever had large breasts - you'd know the scars are minor to the pain and sometimes embarrassment of overly large breasts.

As a woman that has had large breasts since becoming a teenager, I personally know, no matter how much weight I lose, I will always have large breasts. It seems to be hereditary, and I would consider a BR now that I know I'm not having any more children. It's not fun right now wearing ill-fitting bras, trouble finding good sports bras, trouble finding clothes that fit your body, not your boobs, etc. I hope I lose at least one cup size as I work on losing weight and they'll probably be the last thing to "shrink". My cup went up 1-2 sizes after having my son, and my cup has gone up another size as I've lost weight. (I've lost inches around the middle, but my breasts remain the same, so its a greater difference = bigger cup size.)

That being said, I will personally choose to lose a good portion of my weight first. We'll see what happens in the next year. I want to be able to buy bras anywhere, not special order.

So - I just wanted to say good luck!!

I am not embaressed to be a woman with breasts there is nothing embaressing about that if there is you need therapy not surgery I love my body curves and all I am confident even though I'm a bit heavy

For those of you that understand the issues of non-weight related, overly large breasts and are considering a breast reduction, there is a fantastic breast reduction support group on facebook. It's a closed group, so you have to ask to join. Nobody, but members see what's on the board. Negativity is not allowed. Just great information and support. Do a search for breast reduction support. That's how I found it.

I'm 2 week post op from my breast reduction. Best decision I've ever made. My boobs were overly large regardless of my weight. Back, shoulder and neck problems. Clothes didn't fit. A bra that fit would have been fantastic.... a comfortable bra that fit would have been a dream come true. Only place to get any sort of bra was online or a specialty store. Ridiculous prices. Beyond just a curvy woman. No overly physical activities possible as there's no such thing as a sports bra for super busty women. Limited in life due to the girls. Sounds funny, but it's not when you're living it.

People, please don't judge those of us who are contemplating this decision or have already made it. You are not in our positions or bodies. This is a very personal choice. This is a life changing decision for us and one that I'm thrilled I made. Once I'm recovered, my goal is to become a runner. I've already signed up for my first 5K in January. Something I NEVER would have been able to participate in before.

I lost weight before my surgery, then gained it back, then lost it again. I'm smaller now than I was when I had the surgery (7.5 years ago), but I haven't had any sagging issues. Mine were very dense, so I think most of what was left was tissue, not fat (though they did get bigger when I gained weight, they went back down when I lost it).

I did find it hard to exercise for longer than I expected after the surgery--I would get lightheaded easily, even though I was very active before.

Getting it done was one of the best decisions I ever made!

That is great info to know concerning the scarring. Guess it depends on one's body, derma and surgeon.