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Hi, I have a question for you LARGE BREASTED ones out there... I mean LARGE that have had or considered PS for your breast. Currently I am a 34J(US)/34GG(UK) - I used to be a 48I :eek: I have never minded my breast being large, and never desired a reduction, only lift and firmenss, so I would like to hear about any one in my size range who had a breast lift w/ implants to keep your size around DD/DDD or larger. How do you feel about your size - do you wish you would have kept them larger but lifted or are you pleased w/the size? Is there anyone who had a reduction and now you have regreats that they appear too small to you? I know when I get to goal I want to have a lift w/ some implants, unless the surgeon can lift them and make them look full again w/ out loosing too much size. I am thinking I might get down to a 30-32 and I would still like to be large - more than a DD, just because I am so used to being large on top, plus I think it will look good w/ my hip/waist ratio. (I have small shoulders, so the large breast help to give me more of an hour glass, and helps hides my pear shape). Does anyone know if insurance would pay for a reduction if I only reduced to a DDD/F - I know sometimes they want to reduce the size so drastically, and that is what I am concerned of. If you also know of any photos of befores & afters will you please link them? Thanks.

thanks - someone else just pointed me there too - having a look around. I love that it has the measurements so that is very helpful.

Thanks Brandy - that was good to know.

Ok ladies help me - now I am "scared" What does a DD or DDD look like? For a true measure? I know when I am at goal (around 150lbs) My girls should not say as big as they are "J" (I have hips that help balance it out). But I am afraid of feeling as though I have had a masectomy (begining to fee that way now - until I look in the mirror ;o) ). I would love to see what a 32 D/DD/DDD looks like - if any of you out there are in that range, would you mind posting pics? CLothes on is fine w/ tight fitting shirts and if you dare bare naked ladies are ok too :cursing:) (should I post this somewhere else?)

Why wouldn't you?

I have been buying from www.brasthatfit.net Ask for Rita (owner) and tell her that Julie from Cali sent you. She is awesome - I have built a good customer relationship w/ her & at times when I order my bra, if I am interested in a new style, she will send it along w/ my bra so I can 'try it on,' if I like I keep, if not I send it back. This was after years of odering. When I order I give her my EXACT size of my rib cage under my breast and I pull it snug. Then I measure my breast in my best fitting bra and measure this on the looser side (what works best for me) I am a 33in rib and 41in breast. Very difficult to find a soft cup in that size. Being as large as I am I have thrown away $$ on trying to find the best fitting bra. I have one that i LOVE, but because it does not come in my size any longer, I have Rita cut it down for me. I order a 38H and have her cut it down to 33inch, which is like wearing a 34J(us) http://yhst-12634472567239.stores.yahoo.net/go40nu.html The work looks as if it came from the manufacture, and the first time I had her do this I called and questioned if they really cut it down. :ohmy:) I have recently ordered my first underwire bra in over 14years - I ordered a 34GG/J (UK sizing) Elomi/Goddess 5810 Cocoa Underwire Bra It fits well and the wires don't poke out or cut into my side or crush my ribs (guessw that is because I am properly fitted). The band is a little looser than snug and in about 10-15 lbs will begin ridding up because I have lost rib size. The only thing w/ this bra and most underwire like this I was not used to not having cleaveage. :Dancing_sad:) I seem flat, but it gives a great support and lift - I wear it when I go swimming under a favoriate tank or swimsuit. Another company that i have been looking at but never order from is www.bravissimo.com This is over in the UK I Beleive. Their band size ranges from 28 - 40 and cups D - L (but UK sizes) I havent order from them yet due to $$ and I am still changing a bra size every 2-3 months, but plan on buying a few outfits when I am at goal. I personally want to find a professional bra maker in my area, but because they are so expensive ($100+/_) I am waiting until I am at goal.

Well I am figuring w/ a lift I would loose some size - and am thinking an implant would be needed to help regain the fullness. I know I wouldn't want to be J when I am at my goal, that wouldn't look right... well unless I was making films :eek:) I have just recently learned about mastppexy, but am not sure if that will be "good enough" to give me the nice full look I want. DDD might be a good size heck even DD if I end up having as small of a frame that I think I have hidding.

) Glad to see another join the "correct bra size" club. Most women do not wear their correct bra size. We can blame this on the stores, because they limit the size that is displayed. Ever since I have learned to measure for a proper fit, my breast look beautiful in my bras. But because of my size 34J(us)/34G(uk) I can never walk into a store and pull one off the rack - I haven't in about 10 years. OH and they are much more $$$

For me I do consider and value my husbands opinion, just as he does of mine. He too has always liked a larger fuller woman w/ curves. I am blessed and have curves, so when I loose more my curves are more noticeable - that helps. My husband has pnly known me as 280lbs - 300 and loved all of me. He considers my thoughts and opinions and wants me to be healty, confident& happy. But I have also given him permission to tell me when I have hit that "magic size" in his eyes. Right now we are in agreement w/ 149 (normal BMI) - but when we began this journey we were thinking 170 would be the winner. :eek:) Now I am between 149 - 160, but wont know until we see it. I am thinking a size 10 would be just right. I have a co-worker who had GB and her husband has asked her to gain 10lbs because he thought she looked too skinny - she did gain it and I have to say she does look "healthier" and she is still thin. I think it is a mixture of the two opinions, but do what is best for you.

Thanks - you know I was not consider the future sag factor... LOL I know they will be reduced in size, but I guess I am just "afraid" of going to small - I love the before and after pics, but I wish they would give the measurements of rib cage & breast. Not just what size bra (many wear the wrong size) or how many CC's were put in. I am sure a DD would probably look great on me when I loose more weight. I did take a picture of me and photoshopped my stomach as if I had a TT and left my breast the same size, and by seeing that, it did help to see there was room for reduction.

If you are ginormous, then what am I at 34J? My largest used to be a 48H/I. LOL:biggrin: For many years I wore the wrong cup size because the stores only carry DD/F at most. I always bought my band size too big so the cups would fit, but that only contributed to bad support and contributed to my sag ( Once I had been properly measured and discovered my true size I have had to had to order my bras. I have found a wonderful company who I oder my bras from and even will cut them down for me so I can get the best fit. Currently for a soft cup I oder a 36H and have it cut down to 33 inches which comes to an I cup. (because I love this bra and it does not come in my size). I can find plenty of underwire cups in my size, so now I am begining to have fun for the first time in my life finding "pretty" & "sexy" bras - no more beigh/white for me!! I want a lift w/ implants but not sure how large I want to stay. Maybe a DDD :eek:

What was the consultaion fee for this office? I am considering surrounding areas and Sac is not too far from me.

Im staying on track today, because I had SO MUCH FUN shopping for clothes on Sunday! I loved the varity of clothes and that they are so much less expensive! This was my first shopping spree since I have had my surgery and I did not realize how small I have become compaired to my 15yrs of being a size 26. At times I would find myself in the Plus size section looking at clothes LOL, and giggled my way back to the 12/14 section. :smile2:

:smile2:) Congratulations!! Dosen't that feel and look great!! I too finally am under the 200lb mark. I even took pictures of my feet on the scale when I first went below 200lbs! Now I just need to print and past on fridge!

I know what you mean about getting used to eating much less. I am even a little scared to even eat now w/ a slight fill. While I was unfilled for the most part I only drank shakes or ate Soups & mushies, but in the past week was begining to eat other foods. It did take quite a bit to begin to fill me, but quite a bit does not compair to life w/ out the band, but I kept to smaller portions because I didn't want to gain. I was actually able to loose about 3-5lbs while I was unfilled, so I am happy and proud of that. :biggrin2: I won't get another fill until after July 2 because I am going to Spain for 2 weeks in June and we don't want to have any problems while I am gone.

I am staying on track today, because I am just 3 pounds away from 100Lbs lost since surgery.

UPDATE: My doc said everything looks fine - no slippage, hernia and esophagus went back down to normal. Gave me .5 cc (5cc band) and I will f/u in 3 weeks. Doc said He would do another GI when he fills me to 2cc. Thats if I go that high.

Im staying on plan today because its fun to hear cars honk as you walk down the street.

update- I was unfilled on 4/30 and no problems w/ milk. I am pretty sure it is associated w/ over tightness.

Quaker girl, Thanks for your post. I am doing research on this because I have straight thick calves and ankles. I won't wear shorts or dresses because of it. Who was your surgeon who did this? Did you ever post pictures, and if not can you? Thanks.

I have recently made mushies because of slippage & streatched esophagus. I use ground turkey because it is very soft and low texture. Cook this up w/ taco seasing. When cooked put in blender and blend w/ some chicken broth - use just enough for what ever consistancy you like. Then top w/ cheese. This was so yummy!! Cottage - this can be used in so many ways - sometimes w/ salad dressing - just enough to change the flavor. Mix w/ taco seasoning, or any other powder seasing. I also made blended italian meatballs. Again using turkey meat like the tacos, but I cooked it w/ italian seasing, and put a lot of flavor in it, then blended it in the blender w/ spaghetti sauce. You can also make egg salad, but instead of chopping use a fine cheese shredder - I love my egg salad this way - don't like the chunks. Buy powder Soup mix like "Bear Creek" and use that and puree your meat in it. I took some rotisery chicken and purred in the cheddar broccli soup and it was OH SO GOOD.

Yep me too. But generally my hiccups are just one "spasm" hiccup - one single loud one. People who don't know me and hear this think something is horribly wrong. :party: On occasion I will get mini multiple ones. I did have a heital hernia, and that may play a factor in it as well.

Are you under any stress? This sounds like what I would get sometimes when I am under a lot of stress. My throat would feel as if I swallowed something and it is stuck. There were times I would feel it lower in my esophagus and it would feel tight when the food would go down. I saw a specialist who did not run any test but r/o to be stress related. I think he was right, because when the stress left so did that. This was all prior to banding.

Glad it's not band slippage, but sorry about the GB. Thats nice to have the same surgeon, especially when you have trust and a relationship already established. Sorry to hear this. I don't know why sometimes this happens just out of the blue - seems like there are a lot of these. It is difficult when we can not see directly what may have caused it.

I will be looking forward to hearing your good news too. I will be praying for that excellent report for you. Yes I do feel releived but in a different way - I wasn't really worried about the potential surgery, but was more frustrated that I went so long w/ my symptoms and caused this mess. I won't see my surgeon until next Wed, so I will post his response then. Keep us informed as well.