Large Boob Question
Jackibrazil
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Hi! So I am scheduled for breast reduction at the end of the month due to back pain and just plain not liking my 36 I boobs. Yes, I. As in three cup sizes above DDD/F. I'm 169 pounds right now at 5'3" and my back and neck hurt constantly. My bra either isn't supportive enough and my back hurts or it supports well and cuts into my skin and causes lasting welts and rashes. Doctor estimates he could remove 6-9 pounds from my chest and STILL leave me with a D.
Anyway, when I was thinner, like 130 I didn't really have back problems. Still was at least a DD/DDD but not in pain. I'm considering putting off the surgery and trying to see if weight loss makes a difference first but I'm afraid I'll just be keeping myself in pain longer and putting off the inevitable.
Curious if anyone with a DDD+ has lost a significant amount of weight and experienced a change in boob associated pain. Also if you lost cup sizes with weight loss and how much? My doctor seems to think my boobs wont go down much with weight loss but it seems like they could. Maybe at least enough to fit into a standard DD?
Or if any of you have had a reduction and lost weight before or after, maybe you would have insight? I'm just trying to decided what will be best for me in the long run.
Thanks in advance!
Anyway, when I was thinner, like 130 I didn't really have back problems. Still was at least a DD/DDD but not in pain. I'm considering putting off the surgery and trying to see if weight loss makes a difference first but I'm afraid I'll just be keeping myself in pain longer and putting off the inevitable.
Curious if anyone with a DDD+ has lost a significant amount of weight and experienced a change in boob associated pain. Also if you lost cup sizes with weight loss and how much? My doctor seems to think my boobs wont go down much with weight loss but it seems like they could. Maybe at least enough to fit into a standard DD?
Or if any of you have had a reduction and lost weight before or after, maybe you would have insight? I'm just trying to decided what will be best for me in the long run.
Thanks in advance!
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I was a 40DDD at my highest weight. When I reached my goal of losing 100 pounds, I was a 32D. I didn't lose cup sizes until I was close to my goal weight, though. I think it does depend on both how much weight you want to lose and where your body takes the fat from.1
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I was a 40G/H at 235lbs. I'm down to 153 and now am a 34DDD. No more pain. Still have a nice rack.5
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It is really, really individual unfortunately. You will almost certainly lose some size with weight loss, even if it is proportional size (ie a 32 I is nowhere near the same cup volume as a 36 I). Given that you were a smaller cup when you were slimmer, odds are good of trending back to that, though bodies change with age. I was a smaller cup size in my 20s than I am now. My cup size hasn't changed (depending on bra brand and style, that's always fun, try before you buy ladies!!), but the volume has. Size came down relative to my band size (ie smaller band, same cup, less actual filling).
Hopefully that all makes sense!!
Are you being fitted by a bra specialist? I know it's hard with larger sizes, but having the right fit and style for you could potentially make enough of a difference to comfort levels that you are able to hold off on surgery in order to see how far you can get naturally.1 -
fitoverfortymom wrote: »I was a 40G/H at 235lbs. I'm down to 153 and now am a 34DDD. No more pain. Still have a nice rack.
THIS. I want these results. I plan to go from 169 to like 125-130. Hopefully that will be enough to bring me to a DDD.1 -
Weight loss should definitely reduce or eliminate the pain, especially if coupled with core & posture work like pilates & yoga, plus a good strength training program (Starting Strength, Stronglifts 5x5, etc.).2
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Nony_Mouse wrote: »It is really, really individual unfortunately. You will almost certainly lose some size with weight loss, even if it is proportional size (ie a 32 I is nowhere near the same cup volume as a 36 I). Given that you were a smaller cup when you were slimmer, odds are good of trending back to that, though bodies change with age. I was a smaller cup size in my 20s than I am now. My cup size hasn't changed (depending on bra brand and style, that's always fun, try before you buy ladies!!), but the volume has. Size came down relative to my band size (ie smaller band, same cup, less actual filling).
Hopefully that all makes sense!!
Are you being fitted by a bra specialist? I know it's hard with larger sizes, but having the right fit and style for you could potentially make enough of a difference to comfort levels that you are able to hold off on surgery in order to see how far you can get naturally.
Yes, I go to a specialty shop. I was spilling over a 38 DDD before I got fitted into my current size. Yeah I wasn't as big when I was thinner but still big enough for constant unwanted attention there (rolleyes). But I started gaining cup sizes before gaining weight I think after I started birth control when I was 22 and now I'm almost 30 so that may change things IDK0 -
liftorgohome wrote: »Let's see some before and after pics to see how much they go down.
[Insert eyeroll here] LOL3 -
Jackibrazil wrote: »Nony_Mouse wrote: »It is really, really individual unfortunately. You will almost certainly lose some size with weight loss, even if it is proportional size (ie a 32 I is nowhere near the same cup volume as a 36 I). Given that you were a smaller cup when you were slimmer, odds are good of trending back to that, though bodies change with age. I was a smaller cup size in my 20s than I am now. My cup size hasn't changed (depending on bra brand and style, that's always fun, try before you buy ladies!!), but the volume has. Size came down relative to my band size (ie smaller band, same cup, less actual filling).
Hopefully that all makes sense!!
Are you being fitted by a bra specialist? I know it's hard with larger sizes, but having the right fit and style for you could potentially make enough of a difference to comfort levels that you are able to hold off on surgery in order to see how far you can get naturally.
Yes, I go to a specialty shop. I was spilling over a 38 DDD before I got fitted into my current size. Yeah I wasn't as big when I was thinner but still big enough for constant unwanted attention there (rolleyes). But I started gaining cup sizes before gaining weight I think after I started birth control when I was 22 and now I'm almost 30 so that may change things IDK
Good good on the specialty fit
I know it's a hard choice, and at the end of the day one only you can make. And yes, you may just be delaying the inevitable, but you may also be saving yourself a packet of money and unnecessary surgery.2 -
liftorgohome wrote: »Let's see some before and after pics to see how much they go down.
Let's try not sexually harassing women.
OP, I have had similar challenges, and I also chose to go the route of weight loss. It did have an effect in my case, although I didn't really see a significant drop in cup size until my body fat was much lower than I could realistically sustain long term. However, the weight loss and doing strength training in my chest and back did help a lot with the pain and discomfort. Also, high quality bras for life. I've resigned myself to the prices, especially now that there are so many more options.46 -
Nony_Mouse wrote: »Jackibrazil wrote: »Nony_Mouse wrote: »It is really, really individual unfortunately. You will almost certainly lose some size with weight loss, even if it is proportional size (ie a 32 I is nowhere near the same cup volume as a 36 I). Given that you were a smaller cup when you were slimmer, odds are good of trending back to that, though bodies change with age. I was a smaller cup size in my 20s than I am now. My cup size hasn't changed (depending on bra brand and style, that's always fun, try before you buy ladies!!), but the volume has. Size came down relative to my band size (ie smaller band, same cup, less actual filling).
Hopefully that all makes sense!!
Are you being fitted by a bra specialist? I know it's hard with larger sizes, but having the right fit and style for you could potentially make enough of a difference to comfort levels that you are able to hold off on surgery in order to see how far you can get naturally.
Yes, I go to a specialty shop. I was spilling over a 38 DDD before I got fitted into my current size. Yeah I wasn't as big when I was thinner but still big enough for constant unwanted attention there (rolleyes). But I started gaining cup sizes before gaining weight I think after I started birth control when I was 22 and now I'm almost 30 so that may change things IDK
Good good on the specialty fit
I know it's a hard choice, and at the end of the day one only you can make. And yes, you may just be delaying the inevitable, but you may also be saving yourself a packet of money and unnecessary surgery.
I would be fully covered by insurance, but I'm concerned about scarring and complications. I'm part of a fb group for breast reductions and there's so many horror stories, ugly scars, and boxy looking boobs. Most seem happy they did it anyway but I don't want to end up with nipple necrosis or if I have kids not being able to breastfeed.2 -
liftorgohome wrote: »Let's see some before and after pics to see how much they go down.
And to think, one of the "inspirations" on your profile page is to be a role model for your sons. *sigh*33 -
liftorgohome wrote: »Let's see some before and after pics to see how much they go down.
And to think, one of the "inspirations" on your profile page is to be a role model for your sons. *sigh*
He and 3 other dudes all tried to add me right after I made this post.26 -
Jackibrazil wrote: »Nony_Mouse wrote: »Jackibrazil wrote: »Nony_Mouse wrote: »It is really, really individual unfortunately. You will almost certainly lose some size with weight loss, even if it is proportional size (ie a 32 I is nowhere near the same cup volume as a 36 I). Given that you were a smaller cup when you were slimmer, odds are good of trending back to that, though bodies change with age. I was a smaller cup size in my 20s than I am now. My cup size hasn't changed (depending on bra brand and style, that's always fun, try before you buy ladies!!), but the volume has. Size came down relative to my band size (ie smaller band, same cup, less actual filling).
Hopefully that all makes sense!!
Are you being fitted by a bra specialist? I know it's hard with larger sizes, but having the right fit and style for you could potentially make enough of a difference to comfort levels that you are able to hold off on surgery in order to see how far you can get naturally.
Yes, I go to a specialty shop. I was spilling over a 38 DDD before I got fitted into my current size. Yeah I wasn't as big when I was thinner but still big enough for constant unwanted attention there (rolleyes). But I started gaining cup sizes before gaining weight I think after I started birth control when I was 22 and now I'm almost 30 so that may change things IDK
Good good on the specialty fit
I know it's a hard choice, and at the end of the day one only you can make. And yes, you may just be delaying the inevitable, but you may also be saving yourself a packet of money and unnecessary surgery.
I would be fully covered by insurance, but I'm concerned about scarring and complications. I'm part of a fb group for breast reductions and there's so many horror stories, ugly scars, and boxy looking boobs. Most seem happy they did it anyway but I don't want to end up with nipple necrosis or if I have kids not being able to breastfeed.
Yep, there you go. As I said, ultimately your choice, and I have not been in your position so really can only imagine, but if it was me, I'd wait. If you have to, you have to, but, last resort?2 -
Nony_Mouse wrote: »Jackibrazil wrote: »Nony_Mouse wrote: »Jackibrazil wrote: »Nony_Mouse wrote: »It is really, really individual unfortunately. You will almost certainly lose some size with weight loss, even if it is proportional size (ie a 32 I is nowhere near the same cup volume as a 36 I). Given that you were a smaller cup when you were slimmer, odds are good of trending back to that, though bodies change with age. I was a smaller cup size in my 20s than I am now. My cup size hasn't changed (depending on bra brand and style, that's always fun, try before you buy ladies!!), but the volume has. Size came down relative to my band size (ie smaller band, same cup, less actual filling).
Hopefully that all makes sense!!
Are you being fitted by a bra specialist? I know it's hard with larger sizes, but having the right fit and style for you could potentially make enough of a difference to comfort levels that you are able to hold off on surgery in order to see how far you can get naturally.
Yes, I go to a specialty shop. I was spilling over a 38 DDD before I got fitted into my current size. Yeah I wasn't as big when I was thinner but still big enough for constant unwanted attention there (rolleyes). But I started gaining cup sizes before gaining weight I think after I started birth control when I was 22 and now I'm almost 30 so that may change things IDK
Good good on the specialty fit
I know it's a hard choice, and at the end of the day one only you can make. And yes, you may just be delaying the inevitable, but you may also be saving yourself a packet of money and unnecessary surgery.
I would be fully covered by insurance, but I'm concerned about scarring and complications. I'm part of a fb group for breast reductions and there's so many horror stories, ugly scars, and boxy looking boobs. Most seem happy they did it anyway but I don't want to end up with nipple necrosis or if I have kids not being able to breastfeed.
Yep, there you go. As I said, ultimately your choice, and I have not been in your position so really can only imagine, but if it was me, I'd wait. If you have to, you have to, but, last resort?
Yeah, still weighing all options. It doesn't help either that I know my boyfriend will support me either way but DOES NOT want me to do it.0 -
liftorgohome wrote: »Let's see some before and after pics to see how much they go down.
Or another thing we could do just as an experiment would be to not be a random creepy dude on the internet. How about let's do that instead?
To the OP:
Unfortunately you can't control where your lose fat from, but it's reasonable to think that as you lose fat they will get smaller. It doesn't ALWAYS happen but in the majority of cases it does
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Jackibrazil wrote: »liftorgohome wrote: »Let's see some before and after pics to see how much they go down.
And to think, one of the "inspirations" on your profile page is to be a role model for your sons. *sigh*
He and 3 other dudes all tried to add me right after I made this post.
Yep, I had the same thing after another bra thread the other day. It's sad that there are still people like that in the world who just view women as objects (queue cries from *kitten* that that's not what they're doing, we're misinterpreting and can't take a compliment - UNSOLICITED SEXUALISED COMMENTS ABOUT OUR BODIES ARE NOT A *kitten* COMPLIMENT DUDES!!)25 -
I went from about 145 lb and a size 32GG-ish down to a very manageable 28DD (if I'm buying "real" bras from a brand like Freya or Panache) at 118 lbs. They used to cause me constant issues and now I barely notice them, I run in a 32D Victoria's Secret or Lululemon sports bra with no pain, I wear XS or S bralettes all the time, they fit into button-down shirts and don't restrict my clothing choices at all, and the grooves in my shoulders are gone.
However, even that 145 lb high weight was a BMI only on the highest end of healthy, and for them to really shrink I have to stay at a BMI of >20. On my frame it's reasonable and sustainable but I remember thinking there was NO WAY they'd get smaller since I wasn't technically "fat" anyway...I was wrong, but because of where my body stores fat, I have to be into the athlete body fat percentage before a substantial change occurs.
The worst issue is probably that my ribcage is narrow and now that I have lower body fat, I'm only a 28 band and that does limit my options. But I find I do fine in a lot of mall brands' 32Ds if I don't require perfect support and I wear a lot of bralettes and low-support sports bras daily now instead of shelling out for the $100 Freya Decos I used to buy, since I don't need them to prevent serious pain anymore.4 -
liftorgohome wrote: »Why yes your right and when they're old enough for adult conversations then I'll explain it to them. I don't understand why women ask strangers questions about their bodies instead of a medical professionals.
Strong way to blame the OP for your inappropriate behavior.50 -
liftorgohome wrote: »Why yes your right and when they're old enough for adult conversations then I'll explain it to them. I don't understand why women ask strangers questions about their bodies instead of a medical professionals.
Because I'm asking for people's actual experience and my doctor, WHO HAS A PENIS, hasn't had large breasts or lost weight and cup sizes, etc. [eyeroll]46
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