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Topic: RE: Sorry guys--have a question about bras....
Yep, I also use Body by Victoria... they're pricey, but they're darn comfy (no underarm poking by the underwire), and they LOOK fabulous. I like the range of colors, too -- pale pink, white, black, purple, pale blue...
I've also had good luck with the Just My Size bras, particularly the seamless wirefree "hidden comfort" ones:
http://www.jms.com/cgi-bin/ncommerce/ProductDisplay?prrfnbr=1600866282&prmenbr=2701&cgrfnbr=1607150596&V=A
You can find them at Wal-mart and on the JMS web site for relatively cheap prices (around $12 ea.), esp. when compared to Victoria's Secret. I tend to buy several of the JMS bras, and augment my 'daily selections' with the more special VS bras.
I haven't lost a cup size... when I pull everything up and tuck it in, I'm still a DD. I was hoping to investigate plastic surgery, but my primary care doc has recommended against it for at least another year, to year and a half. He said skin will tend to tighten up a couple years out. I'll see what my GB surgeon says when I go to him next month for my 1-year checkup -- not sure I can tolerate this for that much longer. I've even resorted to wearing a binder all the time, to keep my tummy skin from hanging over my belt!
Cheers,
Kathie
Topic: RE: 11 months, -130 lbs.. size 8?
I know what you mean Jan! I was also reminiscing about last year as well. My sister came by the other day with a McDonald's egg nog shake. Last year I had at least 1 per day, maybe more. I LOVED them! I justified it because they were only here seasonally. But this year I totally forgot about them until I saw her with one, AND I DIDN'T EVEN WANT ONE!!!
I had one shot of egg nog on Christmas eve and that satisfied my yearly tradition with out going over board. I am so happy with my progress and my new weight - even if I JUST passed my 100lb. mark. I too, have about 30 to go, but I am now happier, more active and more socialable.
I feel sorry for all the people in the state of FL that have BCBS as their insurer. As of Jan. 5, they will no longer cover this surgery "too risky" they say - YEAH RIGHT! They don't want to pay for it.
Anyway - Happy New Year everyone - all of our anniversaries are coming up & we need to CELEBRATE!!!
God Bless ~ Barbie
281/180/160ish
Topic: RE: Sorry guys--have a question about bras....
Hey Charlotte,
I'm another user of Body by Victoria. The fit me the best, are comfortable and provide a nice, natural shape to my mostly skin "breasts". I wanted to start looking into ps in Jan., but I lost my job a month ago and the last thing on my mind now is ps.
Hope that helps! Good luck!
Barbie
281/180/160ish
Topic: RE: Sorry guys--have a question about bras....
I wish I had some good news for you. I, too, hate all that extra skin and trying to fold it into the bra. I just tuck and stuff! Actually, as you know, it's quite gross. I can't wait until PS! Those babies need to head north again!
I guess my best advice is to find a bra where you can stuff and tuc****il you have reached goal for some time. Have fun bra shopping. Now my problem... how do you go bra shopping with a six year old son????? UGH!
Take care. Hope you had a wonderful holiday.
Terri
Topic: RE: Sorry guys--have a question about bras....
I wear them nice little tee-shirts with the bra made in them............ those seem to work good and keep me warmer in the winter as well!
Topic: RE: Sorry guys--have a question about bras....
The only one I was able to find is in Victorias secret...I bought 3 different kinds actually. 2 were those Angel and lacy type..WRONG! It supported but arm hang was a big problem. However the body by Victoria, for everyday use, is awesome. Somehow with all this nasty extra skin I was a 40D...It lifted the skin big time, helped even with my awful arm-hang issue and now I dont look all disfigured (well, until I have to take it off, that is).. Now they WERE having an xmas sale where it was 24.50 here in TN, but they are originally like 42.00 i think. Remember to get the ones for everday use tho..You can get properly sized there and try on to your hearts content. Good luck to you!
Donna
Topic: Sorry guys--have a question about bras....
I have tried on about every style, color, size, bla bla in bra's--even went so far as to be fitted by a supposed professional bra sizer. Well,,,,has anybody been successful in finding a bra that lifts and yet supports this extra skin along our sides under our arms?
I guess they call this situation "full size"??? I feel like I have no boobs because it's mostly skin;
however, I am still actually wearing a 36 D so that I can pull all this skin tight. A regular type cute bra just doesn't cut it! All the extra skin under my arm comes flooding over the top like the Pillsbury Dough Boy!
Oh and isn't that a lovely picture!
Anybody comments, suggestions are appreciated. I was told early this week to try an "Olga" bra. Guess they are expensive but a nice fit. Anybody know?




Topic: RE: Merry Christmas to all
Merry Christmas to you too! Hope Santa is good to you all!
Char
269/161/137ish
Topic: RE: Merry Christmas to all
Merry Christmas to you too Albert! I am starting to like my new old body, how about you? My Christmas present to my self is to have some of this old body cut off.
Leanne