32 Years Old, 5 Feet Tall, 125lbs, 36DD. After 14 Years of Discomfort and Pain, Ready for a Change - Utah

Hi there yo sheds! Never second guess yourself about the pain and discomfort you're feeling, just because someone tells you "you're not that big". You are tiny, with DD breasts - that is sending your center of gravity forward, you are compensating by your muscles pulling back, causing the tightness and pain. Other people can't know what you are feeling, they are not in your body! I can tell you your physical experiences sound nearly identical to mine. I am 5'2", and since my 20s, I have had the same symptoms, numbness, head/back/neckache, shoulder problems. I was "only" a 34DD/36D back then, but it affected me physically, and mentally, as my self image was not of a large breasted woman (being very outdoorsy/active, running, etc, I wished I were smaller). So I was diagnosed with carpal tunnel in my 20s (hand/arm numbness), and it turns out it was a condition called thoracic outlet syndrome instead. I saw a neurologist just last year about the continued numbness, and if it's the pinky/ring finger going numb, it's due to the nerves and blood vessels in the thoracic region (near collarbone/first rib) being compressed. In my case, it's slouchy posture and the bra straps compressing the area. It is actually one of the criteria my insurance uses to determine if they'll pay for the reduction! I have done PT, chiropractic care, acupuncture, massage, yoga, and it's always just temporary relief. I highly recommend you download a copy of "When Less is More" by Dr. Bethanne Snodgrass, about the decision to have a breast reduction. I paid $3.99 from the iTunes Store, and it's on kindle also. I wish I'd read this book sooner, I wish I'd gotten a reduction in my 20s, when I "wasn't so big", because after going on birth control pills off and on since my 20s, I am now a 34G (I am in my 40s, no kids, just "estrogen sensitive" and they grew from the pill). I'm still active, but it hurts a lot more now, I injure myself A LOT. My chiro, massage therapist, plastic surgeon, family and friends are all supportive and realize a reduction will help me. I'm lucky they've all seen the time and money I've spent on all this care, and understand I'm making this decision mostly for physical relief, but feeling and looking good in clothing is a bonus! ! I am scheduled for surgery on 8/4, finally doing it 20+ years after first thinking about wanting one. You need to do what is right fo you, and I think pretty much everyone here on real self would support whatever decision you ultimately make! I wish you all the best!

I am so sorry, that should be yosheda, stupid auto correct!

Hi there, you don't look super huge in your pictures, but, everyone's body is different, and especially if your breasts are dense/heavy related to the size, the weight could certainly be affecting you. Don't worry about what other people say, they're not the ones who have to live in your body!! And just an FYI from someone who has put this surgery off to age 50 for a variety of reasons, the longer you wait to address this issue the worse it will probably get, because age-related sagging of large breasts, and the need for even heavier-support types of bras, will place more strain on the body areas where you are already having issues. So follow your heart and good luck to you :)

I had somebody ask me why with an incredulous look on her face. I don't understand the lack of support. If they could see me with my shirt off they would know why. I don't think large breasts look good but it is so loved in American culture.
For the size of you body, your breasts are too large. 5 ft, 125? Not proportional. You deserve to feel good!

That trapezius muscle is a nightmare for those of us with big boobs. Mine was so bad that it inflamed/entrapped the occipital nerve in my head. I was diagnosed with occipital neuralgia and migraines because of this. I have been on a variety of medication, chiropractor, massage
therapists, and injections in my head over the past 2-3 years. There was not a day that went by that I didn't feel at least some discomfort. I had my surgery last Monday and when I woke up in recovery it was all gone. I have broken down in tears a couple of times already because it doesn't seem real. I regret not having it done long before now.

Keep in mind that those friends telling you it is not the best decision arr not the one suffering in pain.

I hate mine too and all that pain in your post I can relate too

They ended up billing my insurance over $40,000. It's ridiculous.