An Easier Way of Life -- BR of a 20 Year Old College Student - Duluth, GA

Thanks! My friends and my sweet boyfriend have told me that I am perfect just the way I am, but its way more than that, which kind of makes it easier in a way because I know they love me for more than my breasts. It'll be so nice to feel comfortable in my own skin again. Best of luck to you, too :D

you got that right. feeling comfortable in my own skin i hear that! :) I can't even run anymore... and i love running. I just did track and everytime i have to speed walk. I can't wait for the time that I can run again without having ppl stare at me... or it being to hard on my breasts. I also fear my surgeon taking to much off, however, they did become larger due to weight gain... so I think this is my second chance at staying in shape? You do what you feel is good for you. I hope you get the results you're looking for ;))

I have been through the woes. I am large chested as well. I also see that she has great breasts. I wish mine looked like that. But then again she's younger... so I guess do it now before they become worse? Best wishes.

Its definitely also a preventative measure. As we speak, I am dealing with major discomfort because my breasts are so heavy, they make it difficult to recline in my chair!

I did talk to my doctor about the risks of no longer being able to breast feed and he said that there is no guarantee but he will try to keep the connection from the nipple as in tact as possible. Breast feeding is not huge on my list of concerns at the moment because I am very young and already help my boyfriend raise his 4 year old son, so I'm not sure I want kids of my own. Cross that bridge when I come to it :)

First, congratulations on making this decision! I was so torn about having this surgery, the reason being I was afraid to not be able to breast feed; that was the ONLY thing holding me back. I talked with my PS and she said the same thing, no guarantee but she would do what she could. I came to peace because I realized whether I breastfed or not, I could still be an awesome mom. I also thought about all the things I couldn't do comfortably being so busty and knew I could do them with my future children if I had this surgery. One year of breast feeding wasn't more important to me than a lifetime of activities and opportunities to do things with my kids. Regardless of the breast feeding issue, you are making a great decision! You will be so happy! Best of luck next week :)

My surgeon told me at my post-op consult that he preserved enough for me to be able to breastfeed so I am pretty thrilled :) Though it wasn't a deal breaker for me anyway, hence the decision to do it before having kids. I was of the opinion cross that bridge when I come to it, too