Very frustrated IDK wat to do

jennlabori27
jennlabori27 Posts: 10
edited September 30 in Health and Weight Loss
well i been doing real bad for the pass week and today i had to go the doctor because i wanted to get a breast reduction but he told me because of my BMI I cant get it for now My BMI is Obesity and I need to be in 30 or 35 eventho it will still be overweight he told me go back n 6 mons. I really wanted it done because there big and i can't really run on the trademill they hurt when i try or try to do jumping jacks. i wanna lose the weight i wanna eat healthy but this week been really bad. im lost and i dont wanna feel that way.

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  • methetree
    methetree Posts: 381
    So walk and do things that aren't uncomfortable until you get to your goal so you can have the surgery.

    You can do this!

    I have trouble with jumping both because I am top heavy but also because I have problems with my achilles tendons... so I have to modify exercise around those two issues. but I still work out and eat right because I know I can reach that goal and get what I want.

    You can too.

    Good luck and keep your chin up. It'll happen.
  • jagh09
    jagh09 Posts: 555 Member
    Absolutely! Don't give up just because of a bad week. Have you tried doubling up on the sports bra? Sometimes I wear a sports bra, and then a sports tank with a built in bra over it. It's just some added support. My girls aren't that big, but I still have pain when I bounce a lot. So the extra layer helps that. Try doing other activities (like the other poster said) that aren't so jumpy. You can get a great burn doing walking on hills, or on the elliptical.

    Your breasts will probably get smaller as you lose weight too, which will take some pressure off.

    I know it's frustrating when you feel like you're facing obstacles, but there are so many great tools and people on MFP to offer support, ideas, etc. Please don't give up on yourself! You'll feel so much better when you stick with it and keep on doing great things for yourself!

    This is a life long process, so a bad week isnt' the end. You pick yourself up, find a solution and keep on plugging. Because you are SO WORTH IT!
  • Shalimarmandy
    Shalimarmandy Posts: 409 Member
    I completely understand how you feel. I am quite large chested (size G) and I can't do any kind of pure jumping exercises. It is super frustrating to try and work out and not be able to physically complete an exercise because of the girls. I combat this issue I look for exercise videos that offer alternative for jumping exercises. One of the biggest loser videos has a great alternative for jumping jacks! For jogging I wear 2 and sometimes 3 sports bras so hold the girls tight to my body and keep them from bouncing and hurting. Don't let the girls keep you from exercising just find an alernative that works for you!

    Good luck!
  • brenda_allport
    brenda_allport Posts: 61
    I understand your frustration all to well. I was told the same thing a few years ago and I had my reduction this past january. It was the best thing that I could have ever done for myself. There were many days of sheer anger and frustration and tears but in the long run it all worked out. It will for you too.

    The best thing I can say is to start on the elliptical and walk on the treadmill with an incline. Eventually you will work up to running on the treadmill. Not only for the sake of your shoulders and back but I found that walking saved my knees adn hips too until I lost a bit of weight and could run.

    Next, get a great sports bra. Stay away from front buckles! The best I found were Best Fit brand at walmart. They buckle in the back and have underwire like a regular bra but has the front of a sports bra. I found the underwire helped to keep "the girls" lifted and seperated which helped with the pulling on my shoulders and neck where reguar sports bras had zero support and were painful at time.

    Keep you chin up and know that the doctor is looking out for your best interest. You will get where you need to be and you will be thankful. Best of luck and send me a friend request if you would like.

    BRENDA
  • fightingiris
    fightingiris Posts: 24 Member
    Do you have access to a pool? You could swim and you wouldn't have that imact.
  • klewis81
    klewis81 Posts: 122
    I'm in a similar boat as you and for years I cried over my large chest, I was a size C in 4th grade and its gotten worse and worse - I think I am an F now. For a long time I wore two sports bras and then went up to three and it just got to be too much. About five years ago, I found these specialty sports bras, the brand is called Enell and they are AMAZING. It has changed my life. They are kind of expensive (around 60) but I have the same one I bought 5 years ago (I have others now too, don't worry!). They really help the bounce and I feel like I can run again.
  • Sublog
    Sublog Posts: 1,296 Member
    well i been doing real bad for the pass week and today i had to go the doctor because i wanted to get a breast reduction but he told me because of my BMI I cant get it for now My BMI is Obesity and I need to be in 30 or 35 eventho it will still be overweight he told me go back n 6 mons. I really wanted it done because there big and i can't really run on the trademill they hurt when i try or try to do jumping jacks. i wanna lose the weight i wanna eat healthy but this week been really bad. im lost and i dont wanna feel that way.

    Good thing is exercise is not needed to lose weight. :)

    Weight loss is 80% diet.

    Perfect diet + exercise = phenomenal results.
  • hbrekkaas
    hbrekkaas Posts: 268 Member
    I've never been over a 38B (even while breast feeding) so I can't feel your pain, but odds are they will get smaller as you lose weight. Then if you still want a reduction when you are at a weight the doc feels comfortable with, go for it.
  • jennlabori27
    jennlabori27 Posts: 10
    thanks you guys very much i'm feeling much better today and ill check out the sport bra idea. i will walk on the trademill and use the elliptical i don't know if i been using it right but is 30 min walking and 30 min on elliptical enough? im planning on going to the gym 6 times a week and rest on sundays. i also been doing like the shoulder press biceps curl chest press is those good for doing?
  • maddymama
    maddymama Posts: 1,183 Member
    I second or third the advice for a great sports bra.... they are totally worth the money. You can MOVE without pain or discomfort.
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