Braless out West

Hi I had just over 500 grams from each breast which is equivalent to just over 1 lb each breast so I’m thinking 575 gram per side isn’t a lot.

575 gram is quite a bit off. You can always ask your surgeon to see a breast implant lose to what will need to be removed. then you can really see how much it is and decide if you want more taken.

Congrats on your decision! It looks like you and I are on similar tracts! I also think we have similar body types and breast size; hopefully our results will be amazing!! My surgery date is May 10th - I'll keep you updated and provide helpful tips and details to help your journey! It's so nice to have such a great online community/platform to help support each other! :)

I has a breast reduction 8 weeks ago and can tell you it was totally worth it. I went for my initial consult and my dr and I discussed taking out approx 600 on each. I wasn’t concerned at that point it would be too much taken out. I went through the whole insurance process and the insurance came back and said that 600 grams wouldn’t be enough for the insurance to cover the procedure. They stated in order for them to cover it the doctor would need to take out 850 grams. This completely terrified me because I felt like that was way too much to be taken out. I went for my pre-op and discussed my concern with my doctor he said no need to worry that he would do what was best for me regardless of what the insurance was requiring. My fear was coming out with nothing left. My doctor ended up taking 800 from each. I was originally a 40 E and now I am a 38 full C small D! I am so happy that I had the procedure and would do it all over again! So, I think if your insurance is willing to pay do it! Talk your concerns over with your doctor! Best of Luck to you!

OMG that is so rude! Don't listen to haters with their unsolicited opinions. I mean, I know you wouldn't let those comments stop you but I can imagine it's annoying to have to deal with the negativity. All you need right now is positivity.

I didn’t tell anyone I was having a BR until it was done. I couldn’t stand the way friends with their B cups questioned why I would put myself through an operation and what was the problem with the ones I had . I was always good at hiding how big they were that no one believed I was a 32G . I’m 8 weeks post and a size 34D with a lot of swelling going on. I’m hoping to be nearer a C when everything settles. The best decision I have made for myself . Good luck

I understand where you’re coming from completely. You know your body and if you’re not happy or you feel that your life is compromised by a part of your anatomy that can be altered to give you a better quality of life - then do it. I lived with big boobies for years, ever since a little kid. I hated them. They’ve always been a source of ridicule for me, chipping away at my confidence over the years. They made exercise and dancing difficult, finding clothes to fit impossible and not to mention the constant nagging backache/shoulder ache........need I go on. There’s lots of unseen issues with big breasts that not everyone sees or understands. If you know in your heart that you need this doing - then do it. I’m only a few days post op but I already know I made the right decision.

Bump them people there probably not even happy in their own skin. But always have somthing to say about someone else.
Don't tell anyone anymore we're almost there. Just pop up on them with our itty bittys. Feeling great!!!

I told very few people because even though i had huge H cups, and my boobs were always the topic of conversation...even pointed out in classes where I knew no one! I just want to be normal, and not be in constant pain...my business. I would love to tie a five pound bag of flour around the neck of those who judge us, and force them to live with that for a few weeks...they would be singing a different tune after I think! Do what I said right for you...it is your life, and your body...lots of us out here understand what you are dealing with. Good luck!

My boobs feel like they've become more bothersome as well! I think that we're just getting anxious for our surgeries. & My measurement in almost 30 inches!!

Thanks for sharing your journey. I can only imagine the anticipation is real. My measurements were 35" on the left and 33" on the right. The time between my consultation and surgery was only 2-weeks thus I went directly into countdown mode. I'm almost 3-weeks post op and it is one of the best decisions I have made. They're still a little swollen but sitting high now. :-)

Looking forward to hearing about the rest story.

Thanks I'll look into the protein shakes.
Yes we both are almost there :-)

Yes! Mine felt like more of a burden in the days leading up to surgery too! And now a huge weight has been lifted! Literally! :)

Not long to go! You will feel much better afterward. It's a perky new lease on life! I love going braless or just wearing a stretchy bralette 99% of the time. I haven't really bothered getting any "real" bras-I got a couple in the earlier healing phases but then decided I didn't really like or need them, so they sit in my drawer...