“Countdown to My Reduction From a 44J...”

So I have finally schedule my surgery. I have gone to consultation twice in the past and never made it this far. The first time I chickened out. The second time, I was laid off and lost my health insurance. So, here's hoping the third time is the charm as they say. I am currently wearing a 44j bra(will side spillage). So, I am not really sure what my true size is at this point. I am aiming... more

“July 20th Surgery Date! It's finally...”

Hi everyone! I am so glad to have stumbled upon this site. I look forward to interacting with you all and reading your stories. I would like to thank you for being open and honest. Baring your "before and after" breasts is like baring your soul. Thanks in advance for being a support system the way only another person with our experience can be. I appreciate you all already! Alright, here... more

“Breast Reduction - The Beginning of...”

Here's my story. But first I have to say,,,,my surgery is today, I have to be at the hospital at 11:15 and I'm both nervous and excited. I look forward to wearing clothes I've never been able to wear but I'm so afraid of how I will do during the healing process. I'm 40 years old and have always had large breast. Having large breast was not a problem for years but gravity is starting to take... more

“Farewell Tata's - San Ramon, CA”

So, my surgery is scheduled!!! Six weeks from yesterday! Ahhhhh! Ok, now that I got that out, lol.... I am 5'1" and currently wearing a 36F. I'm thinking I want to be a full C. My PS told me I should really consider what size I want to be and sorta implied that maybe I should be a D(???), but I still think thats too big. I've had these boobs for so long, I wouldn't even know what a C is... more

“Breast Reduction scheduled for NOV...”

I am as of right know waiting to schedule my breast reduction i am so ready i am excited and scared all at the same time please let me know and comment and let me know on how your breast reduction surgery was let me know all details please and your experince today is May 15,2012 im just waitng its getting closer and closer everyday i hope they schedule me soon.... My appt is June 4th... more

“Still Pinching Myself After March 6...”

Hi, ladies. I'm so happy I found this site a few weeks before my reduction surgery on March 6. I've always been self-concious about my chest size and wondered why the universe was so unfair to make some of us develop so disproportionately. I've heard a lot of theories about early puberty due to hormones in our food and dairy, etc, but hey, I was born in the late '70s, so WTH?... more

“Breast Reduction in SF - San...”

I'm 57 years old, 5'7" and weigh around 180. I wear a (tight) 42DDD bra. I've been wanting a breast reduction for about 15 years -- my breasts grew to excessive size in my 40s. Tho I've always been on the busty side, in my 40s my upper back and shoulders started to be pulled out of shape. lots of pain around my shoulder blades. I had enough money in savings to pay for... more

“Awaiting Surgery! 1/4/2012 -...”

Hey everyone! So first off I am 20 years old and a Junior in college at CSUMB in the lovely monterey, ca. I have been having back pain, shoulder pain, shoulder grooves and emotional issues surrounding my breast size for a while now. I am about a 38 DDD but maybe more like an E since most of my bras dont always fit well. I have always felt like my breasts were way too big for my personality and... more