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At the moment, I'm not 100% sure what size my breasts are. I'm a UK size 10 with a side of 'squished in boobs' in a lot of clothing. I have bras that range from 32ff to 34ff (some 34f's, 34e's). I'm not entirely convinced any of them fit me properly but the closest (34ff) digs in at the front of my arms, but otherwise is a near fit. After a very traumatising instance in my youth at a bra fitting I'm highly reluctant to give into any store sizing opportunity. I know precisely what makes a good-fitting bra, it's just that my breast asymmetry (and desire for straps that don't take up half my shoulders) make that extremely hard. Regardless they are large and I am tired and my back is tired and the constant need to try fix the constant pain in my back is wearing thin. I'm exhausted.
As far as 'the process' goes, I'm in the very early stages. I'm looking at costing and surgeons and trying to figure out the best way to pursue my goal of no longer being the girl with the big boobs. It's become a defining part of me and that's not something that makes me happy. Over the past couple of months I've been on real self religiously, reading stories, trying to figure out if this is really something I want to do. The answer is yes, so I guess my story begins here.
As far as 'the process' goes, I'm in the very early stages. I'm looking at costing and surgeons and trying to figure out the best way to pursue my goal of no longer being the girl with the big boobs. It's become a defining part of me and that's not something that makes me happy. Over the past couple of months I've been on real self religiously, reading stories, trying to figure out if this is really something I want to do. The answer is yes, so I guess my story begins here.
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UPDATED FROM blairai
11 months pre
Still very, very pre-op.
One of the precursors of me being able to have the surgery with financial support from my family was that I went to the doctors first to see if there were any other problems with my back. I'm in near constant discomfort. As often, there's outright pain. Per my family's wishes I've gone to the Doctors and have thus been referred for bloodwork and X-Rays. The doctor didn't suggest it could be my chest, but I suppose from a medical standpoint it's a process of elimination.
Meanwhile, I've been putting in enquiries. I'm trying to make sense of why there are companies like MyBreast and Harley Medical when they refer to hospitals that you can often contact directly. Does anyone have any experience with them? As I'm reluctant to go the NHS route (I haven't seen anyone with a good story about going that path that hasn't taken YEARS) I'm looking at private. My initial looks guessed at around £5500 for the surgery. The place I looked into has said 6250. It's relatively local and has glowing reviews.
The longer I go through this the more resentment I have at my body how it is. My breasts feel constantly in the way, heavy, irritating. I keep seeing myself in photos and videos and feeling as though my entire torso is boob. It's ridiculous because I know it isn't, but it's hard to change the way I'm wired.
I guess from here I have my bloods, get the X-Rays, then pursue meeting with a consultant. Once I know I'm definitely going ahead with the surgery, I'll put up some before photos. In the meantime I'm keeping up on many, many of your stories!
Meanwhile, I've been putting in enquiries. I'm trying to make sense of why there are companies like MyBreast and Harley Medical when they refer to hospitals that you can often contact directly. Does anyone have any experience with them? As I'm reluctant to go the NHS route (I haven't seen anyone with a good story about going that path that hasn't taken YEARS) I'm looking at private. My initial looks guessed at around £5500 for the surgery. The place I looked into has said 6250. It's relatively local and has glowing reviews.
The longer I go through this the more resentment I have at my body how it is. My breasts feel constantly in the way, heavy, irritating. I keep seeing myself in photos and videos and feeling as though my entire torso is boob. It's ridiculous because I know it isn't, but it's hard to change the way I'm wired.
I guess from here I have my bloods, get the X-Rays, then pursue meeting with a consultant. Once I know I'm definitely going ahead with the surgery, I'll put up some before photos. In the meantime I'm keeping up on many, many of your stories!
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UPDATED FROM blairai
5 months pre
Finally adding a 'Before' Picture.
My last post was six months ago. After some things went a little awry at the start of the year, I've been waiting and working towards this goal.
As mentioned before, I don't know my bra size. As you can see there is a HUGE difference in size, and honestly I think this is the biggest source of my anxiety. I'm so self conscious all the time. My under-bust measurement is 30cm, I'm not a tiny person, but my boobs are definitely far, far, far too big for my frame. This photo actually makes me so sad, which is why it took me so long to post this up. I know from a previous cancer scare that my breast tissue is very dense, so these are heavy. I'm fairly confident which hospital I want to use, I'm just deciding between two surgeons, and given how much consultancy fees are, I want to be certain before i start any further progression.
One small silver lining is that saving is going well. My back still sucks, though.
As mentioned before, I don't know my bra size. As you can see there is a HUGE difference in size, and honestly I think this is the biggest source of my anxiety. I'm so self conscious all the time. My under-bust measurement is 30cm, I'm not a tiny person, but my boobs are definitely far, far, far too big for my frame. This photo actually makes me so sad, which is why it took me so long to post this up. I know from a previous cancer scare that my breast tissue is very dense, so these are heavy. I'm fairly confident which hospital I want to use, I'm just deciding between two surgeons, and given how much consultancy fees are, I want to be certain before i start any further progression.
One small silver lining is that saving is going well. My back still sucks, though.
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June 29, 2016
I think you will be very happy with your results. There are other ladies on this site who have had very similar proportions and ended up with wonderful results. You might want to choose a surgeon who does free revisions. When there is such a difference, sometimes a smaller secondary surgery is needed to even things up. Maybe that doesn't apply in your case, they look pretty similar, other than the size thing. Still, it might be worth asking about.
One of mine needed more of a reduction than the other, not to the same extent, but more than usual. I'm not posting pics because I've had some weird messages in my inbox, but I have sketches. Now they are pretty evenly matched, though I think the one that used to be bigger may be smaller, but only slightly, not like it was before.
July 9, 2016
I'm definitely not expecting them to wind up identical but the asymmetry is only making it harder to find bras that fit. It's diabolical!! I'm going to ask about revisions etc in my consult
November 7, 2016
Your asymmetry looks pretty familiar to me. My surgeon seemed to think it was weird that I've just lived with it all these years. Oh well, better late than never (I'm much older than you). She said she can pretty much guarantee they will be within one ounce of each other when she is done, so that will be an invisible difference in clothes, etc. and I cannot wait. You should be proud of doing something for yourself. Good for you!
November 7, 2016
Honestly like, while I know it's not the most extreme asymmetry, it's definitely at least two cup sizes I think?? I know asymmetry looks more extreme on bigger breasts but it's always been such a huge insecurity for me.
When my surgeon offered to just reduce the larger one, I really thought about it? Because lefty is a really good shape, but I would still be large and I just felt that paying the money I was and pursuing it for the reasons I am, it made sense to go smaller!
I'm super confident in my surgeon too (and her making that suggestion contributes to it)
I can't believe we're on the same day! I'll keep track of your journey too!!
Thank you for joining us. Continue to do your research and you will find the right doctor. Having this done will make you feel a whole lot better for sure. Keep us up to date on everything.