Some personal news to share

I know these decisions are so personal, but I just wanted to say, I would give anything to have smaller breasts. I am actually thinking of having a reduction. It never ceases to amaze me at how grass is always greener. I envy the women who have small breasts and can wear cute clothing and lovely bras. I also envy women who can to do the power moves comfortably. I can't even do jacks because of my breasts, the jacks are just too uncomfortable. And I do wear the best sports on (so I have been told) on the market. I have constant back and shoulder pain, and frequent headaches. Just something to throw in the hopper.
 
Susan Murphy and Ivorygorgon, While I am super sure your opinions are very much appreciated, please try to conceive that there are some things that you just cannot possible understand unless you have lived it. It is very much possible to go through life wanting larger breasts, not because society says we should, but because we just WANT them. It may be as simple as a personal preference.

I do agree with Smoogy...wearing certain clothes (like sweaters) seems to make us look fat (or is it my arse that makes me look fat:p )

I have never had any problems with working out as far as bouncing goes. I think you have to go pretty big for that to be a problem. How many cc's were you thinking...if you don't mind me asking.

I started back with cardio after 4 weeks of recovery and did lighter weights. I think it took me 10 days of working out before I was back to my usual weight load. However, I left the chest work out completely for a few months. I, too, said I'd only do light chest work in the future because I was happy with my new chest. But after a while, I couldn't help but pack on the weights again.

Some moves that really felt super weird for a long time (not painful...just so weird)...tricep dips and lying tricep extensions. I cannot begin to describe how weird those felt through the chest. It goes away with time.

As for recovery, it depends on the person and placement. Unders take longer because of the trauma to the pecs. I say it feels like your breasts are engorged with breast milk and there is a huge blood pressure cuff around your chest, fully tightened.

Never once during my recovery did I feel it wasn't worth it. I've yet to think it wasn't worth it! I'd do it again 1000 times!
 
I have not had BA, though it is on my list of considerations :), but I did have a rhinoplasty 5 years ago this August. As Sarah mentioned, plastic surgery can be just for you and not anyone else. I wanted my nose done for me. All my loved ones tried to talk me out of it, but I did it and wish I would have done it sooner. Plastic surgery is very personal decision. Definitely reserach and find the best doctor for the surgery you have chosen.

Take care Susan and let us know how it goes!

Autumn
 
Marla, you don't look fat, you look great!:)


Susan, I'm checking email and the boards from (Mt. Hood) Oregon. It's so beautiful here.

I just wanted to wish you a great recovery. Your friend is probably very jealous of your weightloss. You don't look too skinny, you look fit and healthy. You have worked very hard to get to where you are. Getting this surgery will even make your friendship more strained if you don't tell her before the fact. She will feel left out, hurt and feel as though you don't trust her. Tell her how you feel. It's her problem if she can't handle it, not yours.
Good luck!:) Keep in touch!

Namita
 
Good morning!

THank you EVYERONE for your opinions-- I'm not offended and am always glad to hear the other side. I'm not sure how big everyone is-- but I'm not planning larger then a 34C or 34D... so I don't think its big enough to cause back problems. I am doing it for me-- Steve is taking the day off because everytime we discuss it his hands get sweaty-- he's more nervous then I am and had absolutely no influence on my decision-- in fact he's said over and over again how worried he is that something might happen-- so even though mom will probably be there, he's taking the day off!

I think if I never had a chest, it wouldn't bother me in the least. I think it is the fact that I was once .. well.. many mooons ago I was a double d but that wasn't healthy for my frame and my weight was completely out of whack... but I was very happy with Ds and even my saggy Cs... looking like a boy (which I basically do) now is very hurtful to me, as a person. I worked so hard for the body I have and to put on a bikini and cry because the top piece looks horrid was so foreign to me that I cried. I was used to hating how the bottom half looked-- but I always had the chest to balance it out. I just think I worked to hard to lose my chest -- I told my Mom that I hate to sound like a 4 year old but it just isn't fair. I need to do this for me, I worked hard to lose the weight-- the right way and now I want the change complete-- I want the rest of my body back.

Does that sound vain or does it make some sense? I am going to make sure the dr understands that I don't want to go so big as to not be able to do the workouts I do now (high impact and all). I will forgo most chest work permanently (except maybe pushups).. but the rest of my upperbody I will still push to the limits once I'm cleared to. I will be able to do the IMAXs bobs and all.. I'm going to stress that to the dr.

I am proud of what I've done and for that reason, think I have earned the right to have my chest back, without gaining my hips back, too ;)

:)
Susan

ETA: I also have an elliptical machine -- so I'm hoping to no impact option will allow for some cardio options for when I'm feeling better, maybe sooner then 4 weeks if PS says its ok.
 
Me too. I am only a c cup and mine hurt like hell doing hi/lo or any impact. I would PAY to be smaller and may be doing just that one day when I can afford it. People should do what makes them happy. Doesn't matter if you are bigger or smaller as long as YOU are happy.
 
You really are an excellent candidate! (FYI, the really good doctors screen for the right candidates).

I hear you saying that you just want to feel like a woman again and there is NOTHING wrong with that. Go for it...you will not regret it.

My DH was horribly nervous too, I couldn't even talk about it with him. It's all out of love. My DH was so scared, he didn't want me to do it at all. But after it was all said and done, he is glad I did only because he sees the change in my attitude towards my body.

Again, it won't take you any time at all to get back to doing your usual intense workouts. It took me only 10 days!
 
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