Back to Size of Youth - Concord, NC

As long as I can remember I've been big breasted. It started in 3rd grade and I was the first girl in my grade to start wearing a bra. They've continued to grow since. They've never been perky - ever! Probably because I started so young. I managed to be a C until I hit my 20's and then after having 3 children and breast feeding each of them - my breasts were out of control. I was HUGE when nursing and they never really shrunk after I was done with nursing like other women experience. I lost weight and did lose some in my breasts but the sag was atrocious and I became really lopsided with my right being a whole size bigger. Finding a bra that was comfortable was impossible. I've always had neck/back pain as long as I can remember but in the Fall of 2012 I finally decided to see a chiropractor about it and I received some news regarding my spine and neck curvature that were not so great. The weight of the "girls" pulled my chest forward and sent me off on muscle imbalance and my neck was now reversing in the opposite direction (not noticeable but in an x ray you can see it - osteoporosis has set in in a few places from the friction/rubbing which was only going to get worse). I had always talked about wanting to do a reduction and after the treatment and xrays I saw from chiropractor, I decided the time was now as it would only get worse. I had a consult in mid-January and was shocked - absolutely shocked that my insurance came back 4-5 weeks later approving the surgery. I thought for sure I might have to fight it out and reapply but alas it was coming true. So here I am - 10 days away from the surgery and I am so excited. I am currently wearing a 36DDD but my right is oozing out (since it's bigger). The goal is to get me down to a C which would take me back to where I used to be long ago. Despite my chest size, I got into running a few years ago but had to strap the chest in really really tight (wore the bras they use on Biggest Loser - very expensive!!). Needless to say, I'm hoping after my surgery that I can shave off 4 minutes of my time in the Half Marathon and break 2 hours!! This surgery is going to change so much for me. Exercise. Clothing. Bathing suits. Reduce back/neck pain. Can't wait!