Large Boob Question

suzannesimmons3 wrote: »

mph323 wrote: »

In my case no amount of weight loss or strength training was going to solve my issues. Very dense breast tissue doesn't reduce in size much during weight loss because breast tissue isn't fat. And no amount of weight training was going to fix the fact that my out-of-proportion breasts limited the amount of aerobic exercise I could do (either painful bounce or painful cuts under the arms from super-supportive bra). And frankly, there was also a pretty significent shame factor involved from a lifetime of comments on my breast size (from friends and relatives trying to be helpful to random strangers (guys) making obscene remarks.

A mammogram is part of the pre-op preparation, and the Dr. will discuss what to realistically expect after viewing the results. No reputable doctor is going to prescribe a mammogram simply to see how much fat is in a woman's breasts, though that will be part of a regular screening after a certain age in order to determine if further exam protocols would be advised to check for abnormalities.

Having had a cancer scare and an early mammograph on dense tissue I can state hand on heart any doctor that sends someone for any other reason needs a kick in the testicles .

Word.

As you lose weight your boobs will shrink naturally, I know mine are fairly 'small' now after losing almost 30lbs compared to what they used to be. (was a 38d to a 32dd)

RunRutheeRun wrote: »

As you lose weight your boobs will shrink naturally, I know mine are fairly 'small' now after losing almost 30lbs compared to what they used to be. (was a 38d to a 32dd)

Mine never did. I always grew more breast tissue every time I gained weight. They never shrank much even after pregnancy and nursing gains/losses.

RunRutheeRun wrote: »

As you lose weight your boobs will shrink naturally, I know mine are fairly 'small' now after losing almost 30lbs compared to what they used to be. (was a 38d to a 32dd)

Not necessarily. Depends on how much is fat and how much is breast tissue.

HellYeahItsKriss wrote: »

I thought DD was bigger then a D cup?
Or am i just reading it backwards, to me all that seems to have changed is the inches around.

Cup size is related to band size, so if you lose around your underbust, but not anything from the filling, you will go up in cup size. So, a 30DD is bigger than a 30D, but the same size as a 32D. And a 30DD is definitely smaller in cup than a 32DD (ask me how I know!).

tlanger251 wrote: »

I went on Keto earlier this year and went from 145 - 117. Lost 5 inches of my hips, waist and boobs. Went from a D to a C, was so happy about getting rid of my big dumb boobs. Now after a two month break from Keto I gained 6 pounds and going back on (keto) today.. ps. My biggest pet peeve is when people don't believe in "western medicine" but You can't JUST listen to your doctor. I've figured out a ton of stuff from research/networking. My doctor has even been a tiny bit impressed on occasion.

Isn't it common to have your breasts get smaller with weight loss (can't imagine keto would matter for that), although of course (as covered above), it does not always happen?

Mine went back down to a C too, although I'm also suspicious I don't wear the right size and should get a fitting. For some reason I never have. If it makes you enjoy bra shopping, I may have to consider it! ;-)

Will seriously consider this, although I may not be able to face the stores for such a purpose until after Christmas.

lemurcat12 wrote: »

Will seriously consider this, although I may not be able to face the stores for such a purpose until after Christmas.

Utterly sensible! I made the mistake of walking into a mall yesterday (I usually don't go into them even at the best of times). Took all my grit to not turn tail and run back to the car.

Y'know, you could always just come visit me in NZ and I will shop with you

Mine shrank a ton. At the highest, I was at like a 40G or something like that and lost 90 lbs and now am a 32B. It's sort of ridiculous actually. But I love it, after being overweight and large chested for my entire life, I am loving the small boob life, lol.

GottaBurnEmAll wrote: »

@lemurcat12, you should see some of the pretty bras they have down in Nony's neck of the woods. Drool worthy stuff. Now, mind you, in your cup size, there's a nice selection of pretties, so you can do well with what's on offer here. For me, the pickings are slim. Not so in Middle Earth! The pretties even come in my size!

And here in the UK, we have great bras in all sizes, including the very petite who also get shafted by bra manufacturers.

At my highest weight at 237 lbs in 2014, I was a 40G. I lost 40 lbs in 2014 and noticed little to no reduction in my breasts at all. Got back on the wagon this past August starting at 213 lbs and I noticed an immediate difference after I had lost 15 lbs. My silhouette changed dramatically probably because most of the change was happening in my chest and stomach. After my first 15 lbs, I went from a L to a M shirt size, my cup size reduced to a DDD, and my band size is now a 34. They're about the same size as they were before, just lighter and deflated unfortunately. I'm just glad that after losing another 15 lbs, the weight is coming off everywhere more proportionally. I like my breasts on the larger side. I haven't dealt with back pain as many others have discussed, but getting refitted is a great place to start. I don't wear their sizes anymore, but Lane Bryant was wonderful to me over the years. They have a great selection of bras and, if you can get a deal, it's worth the cost.

I went from a 42J at 235lbs to a 36J at 160lbs in a littler over a year and stayed at that cup size around155lbs at 5''2 for about 5 months.

I wanted to be a lot smaller and had a consultation which they suggested going down to a 32F which I wasn't happy about. I was hoping to be at the most a DD. Sadly the concern was the scarring from losing so much tissue and he was saying that I might not get the desired shape for a girl of my age with this "Drastic Surgery" He also listed things that could go wrong, that I may have more complications and there'd be a chance I wouldn't be able to breast feed which also made me sad. He told me that after my surgery, my skin wouldn't do well with being stretched from gaining weight again, so i had to keep that in mind too. I decided I would get the surgery once i reached my goal, maintained and was done having children.

They also suggested that I keep getting down my bf% and try to reach 120lbs before going for the surgery but sadly I had a rough year and gained it all back and more.

I think you should keep measuring as you lose weight until you get to a goal weight you're happy with and then go talk to your surgeon if you're still not happy as he/she will be able to give you a better idea on the results. That's what I finally decided to do this time around. I'm going to see if I'm happy at 120 - 125lbs and continue to save up while I'm maintaining as my insurance won't cover the costs =(. Once I have the savings and I'm at goal, i'll definitely consider it.

All the best!