Breast size - are they much smaller after weight loss?

christinev297 wrote:

To us women, boobs are just 2 fat blobs stuck to our chest!

Amen!

I do envy men in some ways... but I can't imagine having that big ole dangly thing swaying in between my legs

Technically, the larger thing is dangling in front, but the smaller things could sort of get between.
Good reason to wear skivvies.

I know the feeling, I'm a DD and was hoping to get down to a C, but that didn't happen! I've lost over 30lbs and 2-3 dress sizes and they are the exact same size. In regards to exercise what works for me is getting a tight fitting really supportive sports bra. It doesn't make your boobs look nice at all, but it stops the pains when they bounce! Also working on my upper body especially my chest and back muscles has helped too, and has helped with the back pain I used to get.

But it all depends on genetics. Some women have large breasts because they are large and that is where their fat went too. Others have large breasts because of genetics and that is how their body is made. For me it was all genetics! Not one single lbs came from my boobs! But for you it might be different and they might shrink down

I would suggest diet and exercise for now to see if that will reduce them. I would at least wait until you are in the healthy weight range to even think about reduction surgery. All surgery comes with risks, and the risks are increased if you are overweight, so from a health view I'd wait.

cblue315 wrote: »

The surgeon I consulted said he would not do surgery until I was within 10% of my goal weight. I have 40 pounds to go. I am down from a 42 to a 38 and down 2 cup sizes.

I think this is standard--any surgeon will want to wait until you're at the weight you'd like to be before operating. I had surgery years ago--one of the best things I've ever done. But maybe you'll get lucky and won't even need it. Definitely invest in a few good workout bras--expensive, but worth it.

I lost a LOT of band size. Didn't go down in cup size, but it really varies depending on the circumference of your chest. I was wearing a 40H or 38G presurgery. Now wearing a 32G, but I was SWIMMING in my Gcups before sizing down.

For many people, the breasts do shrink. By how much just depends on your body. I agree with the advice to get a good sports bra so you can put your best effort into working out. And once you get your body where you want to be you can assess your breast size needs.

That's a sensitive a topic for me as well I am excited to some day be able to wear a smaller size bra, but I am secretly horrified that almost 2 years of breastfeeding had done something irrepairable to my boobs I hope that they just shrink nicely... Also, yes to the great sports bras! I just found one that makes me look and feel fantastic. I didn't know it was possible in my size (38DD-40E)

^^Enell!!! Thank you, that's the name (I could NOT think of it). That's what more companies need to do--make a serious sports bra for ALL sizes. It's a very utilitarian looking bra, but it looks like it will do the job splendidly.

kgeyser wrote: »

I did lose a bit from there, but as people said above, it's genetics. I think they are much smaller, but my friend who barely an A cup wouldn't say my E cup is tiny.

I highly recommend spending the money for a decent sports bra for exercise. It made a huge difference in my comfort level during exercise, and it also helps with the appearance. I know looking good isn't the priority during a sweaty workout, but I think anyone with large breasts knows what a difference having a good bra can have on your confidence and self-esteem overall and that can carry over to how hard you push yourself during a workout. I've had great luck with Panache, but I know a lot of women here also like Moving Comfort.

I agree with a good sports bra. I'm a 32g cup (by choice, I have implants) but there is absolutely no sports bras in "normal" stores that work for me. I went to Nordstrom and got sized and bought a good sports bra. It makes all the difference. An ill fitting bra is where most of your pain comes from.

meltedsno wrote: »

well, I guess I am just plain different... went from a 46D to a 34DD... so cup size got larger as bandsize decreased... (size 26-28 to a size 4)

Bless your heart...

I lost 43 lbs. about 3 dress sizes on my small frame. My cup size stayed the same (D) but I went from a 36D to a 32D.

Proportionally they stayed the same, but overall, I am smaller and so are the girls!

it depends, in the beginning I lost 50 pounds and boobs didn't budge. I still wouldn't get any surgery until at goal weight, google high impact/full figure sports bras to lessen the discomfort when exercising.

I lost over 90 pounds. I was a 40 DD, I am now a 34 A. I am wearing the same size in all my clothing that I wore before I put on the weight.

I have lost no boobage and I am down 60 lbs
I was in a 44DDD at the start. Now I am in a 38H
So I have lost inches around, but my cup size is the same if you think about it.

lilme21baby wrote: »

I have gone from 42f to 36c lol! Lost 130 pounds tho! X

Those are my stats, too. (I lost 100 and gained back 10 - the final 10 pounds were all in boobs and butt, so I decided to get them back! lol)