Breast reductions??

[Amanda]

I had an enlargment on the NHS Jenna, and it took me 4 years to get the op from the first doctors visit. I just wanted to say that having small boobs can be just as hard as having large ones, and I didn't do it purely for vanity purposes.

I was a 34AA on a very good day when I sat upright, and because of this I stooped constantly as I thought it hid the fact that I was flat-chested. I now have badly rounded shoulders, and suffered a lot with my left shoulder a few years ago (I had to have weekly physio for it). I could never get clothes to fit, I was a size 10/12 bottom and 6 top, so dresses were completely out of the question. I wouldn't even let my ex-husband see me naked - I used to undress with the lights off and if his hand ever went near one of my boobs during sex, I would storm out of the room. I tried wearing padded bra's but they all gaped. It was hell to be honest.

Anyway, I went to the gp, she referred me to the surgeon. That was awful as I had to sit there on a bed topless while 2 doctors examined me. Then I had to go to another room and stand there and have photos taken (I also had a phobia about photos!). Then I had to wait ages again before being referrred to a phsychiatrist (sp?). Then once he approved it, I had to wait another 18 months before I could have the op.

Once I had the op, I had about 2 weeks recovery (it is longer with a reduction though), and it changed my life. I am a more confident 34B/C (34EE at the minute though!), happier, can buy clothes and bras that fit, and love them! They definitely do not look natural without a bra as they are very round, but with a bra on, no-one can tell they are implants.

If you are really serious about this, get to your GP sooner rather than later, and don't mention the fact that you are ttc. And good luck hun.
xxxx

 

[skatty]

Hi Jenna, I know how you feel because I am a 32E/F. When I was younger I used to slouch and hate my boobs, all my friends were flat chested and they just caused too much attention. I then met a mate who encouraged me to start feeling proud of them and as I've got older it has not been such a big deal for me (I'm 33). I am not patronising you at all but its a big op so think about it. I also started buying great bras from bravissimo.com, have you checked them out? You can get strappy tops with built in bras and halter tops etc and even work shirts that fit properly (no gaping buttons!). I started having my tops altered to fit me properly and it made a world of difference. I think you are beautiful but if you do go ahead then good on you, as long as its for you. I am getting braces for two years and having my jaw broken in an operation because I hate my crooked teeth. People think I'm mad but I know how life changing this will be for me. Good luck in making the right decision for you x

 

[lozzi]

hey hun,

im in a similar boat, naturally im a F/G when i gain wegiht it goes tehre first, and its the last place to come off, if any comes of at all.

I looked into it adn becoz i want to breast feed my babies i have decided to wait until i haev had my children, as it can cause problems with breast feeding.

Also when women have children there boobs go bigger, they can shrink to smaller pregnancy size OR they can go even bigger. So its best to wait till uve had kids coz having children coz reverse ur operation or it cud save you teh operation.

hope this helps.

 

[Peanut]

Hey Jenna

Like Skatty I am large boobed and a BIG (geddit) fan of bravissimo. I have shopped there for a while, although I was buying the wrong size for years. I went to a local boutique-y lingerie shop to be fitted properly. The woman took one look at me and said "you've come for a fitting haven't you" when I first walked in! I hadn't uttered a word! She got my size right straight away. I instantly felt like I'd lost half a stone, my boobs felt properly secure and strapped in, and best of all the bras were fabulously sexy. She said I looked all "page 3" in the new bras, whereas when I first walked in to her shop I looked all "milk maid". She is so cheeky, but so right. Since then everyone I meet has commented on my lovely new clothes/lost weight/looking fab/new hair/you look so different. It's amazing.

I'm not saying you shouldn't have surgery, but while you're waiting why not try getting refitted? Then you can go to bravissimo and buy lovely tops that are properly fitted for big boobs. They are great, especially the strappy tops - which I NEVER wore before. Now I'd even run for the bus wearing a strappy vest top! Sorry if I've rambled on about it, but I'm very passionate and have sent all my friends/colleagues to be "done". They are not all as big as me, but they too are thrilled with the change. BTW I'm a 32GG. I always thought I was 36/38F. I was disgusted with the GG but I've learnt if it looks good and makes you feel secure you should wear an MM! At least it might help you while you're waiting for surgery. Good luck and keep us posted

 

[*saulino*]

Hi

I hope whatever you choose you are happy with the outcome i was a B before having Kiara and still a B lol ive always wanted mine bigger and have a friend who wants a breast reduction herself cuz of back pain.
Its odd how lots of smaller girls want them bigger and when you have them big you want them smaller, guess we want what we dotn have
Katrina

 

[debecca]

Hey Jenna,

Looking at your picture, I agree with you. You are clearly a beautiful girl but I think a reduction would do you the world of good.

At 18, I was a 30HH, really slim with ridiculously big knockers. I waited 3 years and finally got my reduction on the NHS (so worth signing up for now really!) and I'm now a 30F, 5 sizes smaller. Another plus is that they lift your boobs at the same time so I now look like a porn star!

I know I was lucky because I didn't lose much sensitivity and having pale skin means the scarring is hardly noticeable at all. I can't really remember if it was painful (no more than trying to run before I had it done ha ha!) but the recovery was a good few weeks of feeling a bit faint and delicate.

I don't regret having it done for one minute. It hasn't affected my life or relationships except for the better because I am so much more confident in and out of clothes.

I may not be able to breastfeed but I've had 7 years of a normal life since the reduction and so it doesn't really bother me that much.

You have to make your own decision but if you need any more information (or pictures!) let me know.

Best wishes hun.