My breast reduction recovery story - Grand Rapids, MI

Missy your new breasts look fantastic! Congratulations!

Hi Blue. I was a 38 H before surgery (professionally measured). I could also wear a 40G. I had been cramming myself into a 38 DD for years before the professional measurement. My surgeon removed just over 700 grams from each breast. I think one was 704 and the other was 720. My size after BR is probably going to be a 38D. I was hoping for a C cup but utimately left it up to my surgeon to choose what he thought was best based on my height, weight, body shape etc. I am 5'7 and weigh about 170. Almost all my extra weight is carried in my belly. I hope to lose that belly soon! I hope this helps. I know before surgery I always wondered about what size would look best too. A lot depends on your ribcage bra measurement and height and weight, so if you are smaller overall a D cup might still be too big for you. Likewise if you are taller and heavier, a D might be too small. I would ask your surgeon and check out the before and after photos of his work to see if you trust his "eye" in this regard. Good luck! You're going to love the way you look even if it's not your perfect size. That's the attitude I adopted beforehand so I wouldn't freak out if they were not what I was expecting. Keep an open mind. It's gonna be great!

Blue asked me the same question. Here is what I told her: I was a 38 H before surgery (professionally measured). I could also wear a 40G. I had been cramming myself into a 38 DD for years before the professional measurement. My surgeon removed just over 700 grams from each breast. I think one was 704 and the other was 720. My size after BR is probably going to be a 38D. I was hoping for a C cup but utimately left it up to my surgeon to choose what he thought was best based on my height, weight, body shape etc. I am 5'7 and weigh about 170. Almost all my extra weight is carried in my belly. I hope to lose that belly soon! I hope this helps. I know before surgery I always wondered about what size would look best too. A lot depends on your ribcage bra measurement and height and weight, so if you are smaller overall a D cup might still be too big for you. Likewise if you are taller and heavier, a D might be too small. I would ask your surgeon and check out the before and after photos of his work to see if you trust his "eye" in this regard. Good luck!You're going to love the way you look even if it's not your perfect size. That's the attitude I adopted beforehand so I wouldn't freak out if they were not what I was expecting. Keep an open mind. It's gonna be great!