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46 Years Old, 5'5" 160lbs, 34 (H, I or J). Des Moines, IA
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I am about to embark on this journey of smaller...
I am about to embark on this journey of smaller boobies people! I have an appointment with DOC #1 next Tuesday, January 26th and DOC #2 on February 18th. (long time). I am reading the other posts to get information about questions to ask etc. I intend to lose more weight but this is where I am now. I lost 25 lbs last year and went from a 36J to what I am now 34 H or I (depending on bra). So not much smaller. This is why I decided to do this. Even if I lose another 20lbs - I see my boobs being a 34 G at best. Still too big. I have the usual back pain. I've even been taking Pilates the last few months which has helped my core strength tremendously (can't say enough about Pilates) but my back continues to be an issue due to these [RS bleep]!!! Arggg. So wish me luck on my journey ladies!
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January 23, 2017
Good luck ! I'm 3 weeks post surgery. SO HAPPY with the result - best thing I ever did. It really makes a huge difference to how you feel and look. Cannot recommend it highly enough. Good luck.
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Weight loss and Breast reduction question....
I'm not sure when I want to do the surgery. I would like to lose more weight before the surgery. I would hate to do the surgery, then lose 20lbs and they be saggy. Did anyone out there have this experience? Did the operation, lose weight and they were droopy or did they pretty much keep their shape? I know everyone is different but am considering waiting till September to lose weight first. I'm 5'5" 160lbs - wanna get to 140.
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January 24, 2016
I have lost some weight post BR and so far they look the same. It was so worth doing.
January 24, 2016
Thank you for your comment. Do you mind me asking how much you lost? I will of course discuss this with my doctor but Im pretty sure he won't be "straight up" as it is different for everyone. I was 185 and a 36J - I lost 25 lbs and am now a 34 I....so not much change really. Oh well - we'll see.
January 28, 2016
1 week after surgery he said I could do slow walking. At 4 weeks he said I could resume my regular cardio and weightlifting but to listen to my body and not over do it. I have weightlifted for 30 years so I know when not to push it. I'm still only lifting at 80% at 3 months post surgery. My breasts get sore if I put too much pressure on them.
January 25, 2016
It may depend on the composition of your breasts (ratio of breast tissue to fat cells), but surgeons usually want you as close as possible to the weight you will be after the surgery (give or take a few pounds). I imagine for ladies with a higher fat content this is so they aren't left with no boobs at all once a bunch of weight is lost after surgery. Consider though that you are bound to lose at least a little weight once your boobies are a more appropriate size because it will be so much easier to exercise! Good luck on your journey. I'm glad you found this site - it helped me so much in the days leading up to and following my own BR surgery 2 years ago.
February 9, 2016
I am in a similar situation. In January of '15 I longed for a breast reduction, but I knew I needed to lose weight first. By the time I had my first consultation with a PS in September '15, I had lost 40 lbs. The PS and I knew I needed to get closer to my goal weight before the surgery. I was hoping to lose another 25-30 by the spring. Now I am at the 50 lb loss mark, at 166, and it is very slow going the lower I get. I wanted to get to 150 before having a BR. The PS said that it is safer and an easier surgery if my weight is lower. My goal weight is 135-140 and she said try to get within 10 lbs of your goal. But at this rate it might be summer before I get there. I was hoping to be able to finally not spill out of a bathing suit for the first time in years. I am thinking of having it if I can just get to 155-160. I'll be curious as to what you and your PS decide. Good luck and keep us posted!
February 22, 2016
Both Doctors said it wouldn't really matter. I'm at 160 now and hope to get to 140 ultimately. They said the boobs wouldn't be much of a difference. But who the hell knows. Both of my sisters had breast reductions only to have regrowth a couple of sizes. UGH! But they did it in their late 30's and gained weight, then lost and kept the boobs. Thanks for your info!
February 23, 2016
You are an inspiration with your weight loss! Did you do any particular diet? I'm struggling with feeling out of proportion after my BR.
February 9, 2016
I lost about 15 before surgery. My breasts didn't change one bit. In fact, I thought they looked even bigger then before. I had my surgery and I have lost another 21 pounds. I am exactly the same as I was the day of surgery. My breasts look great!!! I think that I was able to stay motivated and lose more because my back didn't hurt and my breasts weren't getting in the way. I did discuss weight loss with the PS before the surgery. She said the same as all the others did. Be as close to goal weight as possible. I was pretty confident though that since they didn't change with pre BR weight loss if they changed at all it would be minimal. I was RIGHT!!! I think you have to listen to your body. You know what it does. I would be a little hesitant only because you did say that you lost breast size when you lost your initial weight.
I do agree with some of the other posts. It definitely depends on what your composition of breast to fat tissue is. Mine were obviously breast tissue not fat. I seemed to carry that in my lower areas and that is what I lost.
My most recent update shows pics from the PS pre wt loss. I was actually 189....so ashamed. The post pics I am 154 ish. I hope that helps.
Good luck on this journey and keep posting. This is such a wonderful forum and we are able to help so many with this podium.
I do agree with some of the other posts. It definitely depends on what your composition of breast to fat tissue is. Mine were obviously breast tissue not fat. I seemed to carry that in my lower areas and that is what I lost.
My most recent update shows pics from the PS pre wt loss. I was actually 189....so ashamed. The post pics I am 154 ish. I hope that helps.
Good luck on this journey and keep posting. This is such a wonderful forum and we are able to help so many with this podium.
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May 10, 2016
they are beautiful
you might regret
unless you have back pain
I wish mine looked like that
you might regret
unless you have back pain
I wish mine looked like that
Thank you for joining us. We will all be here with you for this journey. Please update us after each consultation.
Perfect, thank you.