My bosom is troubled....

The good news is that I have now lost 140 pounds and 85.5 inches on my weight-loss journey. The bad news is I can't find a bra that works! And my bosom has serious lack of support issues! Seriously, ladies, (men stop reading here if you haven't already) after losing 17.5 inches off my bosom, what is left has developed serious sag! And I need some serious support, especially for exercise sessions. For several years I have ordered the DanskinPlus sports bra, which was perfect as it was very comfortable and minimized my endowments, even if they did cost $42 apiece and had to be ordered on-line. I went down through the 4-X size, the 3-X, the 2-X, and the XL sizes. Last month the XL began getting too large for me. That was when I found out, to my dismay, that Danskin does NOT make a sports bra anything close to what I was used to in normal sizes! Nooooooooooo! I tried to order something that looked close in another brand--it was back-ordered. So I went shopping locally. I tried on a regular bra in a size that fit around my smaller chest and was the right cup size for the breast tissue I have left now---and it pushed all the excess skin around my boobies up into my armpit--which will never do! I bought a couple of jogging bras that were lightweight and comfortable but the first time I tried to exercise in them they flipped up right off my breasts and left me totally unsupported. I kept going around the circuit at Curves but had to adjust myself after every three stations. Now they are even sliding up off me during normal daily activities....NOT going to work! I went back to the XL sports bra from DanskinPlus, but it ain't going to keep working for long! HELP! Does anyone have any suggestions for a brand, a store, or a bra style that might work for me, between now and my plastic surgery, which is at least a year away? My bra size would be a 42 C if not for the excess skin, which the bra type must make allowances for. I am thinking a sports bra is still going to be my best bet. If you are thinking of saying "underwire", bite your tongue! I refuse to build fences in that area, if you know what I mean. Carolyn DS 11/03/03 317/177 (-140 and 22 left to go!)

I have found the best bra in the whole world! It is at Lane Bryant and they have removable air pockets in them. Not sure if they make a small enough size but it might be worth trying. I am in a 38D and they have all sorts of them. Good luck! Jennifer

Have not suggestions for a store but you may want to look around for an old fashion shop that custom fits bra's and corsettes (sp?). It may be a bit pricey but I also beleive that a good bra is something worth paying for. Good Luck!!!

The BEST BEST bras i nthe world are made by Victoria's Secret. They have done wonders for me since I have lost 18 inches from my bosom since surgery. My husband loves what they do for me too *wink*! Somuch so that he told me to go and buy more! They come in all kinds of styles, wire, no underwire, air pockets to lift, etc. If you don't live near one, look online. You will not be sorry! Celeste 303/160/145goal

Thanks for the suggestions, ladies--we don't have a specialty shop in the Knoxville area but I will try Lane Bryants and Victoria Secrets!

Hi Carolyn, I saw an ad for The Curvation Collection, www.curvation.com. It should be avaliable at K Mart and Wal-Mart. It looks like something you might be interested in and could help. Good Luck Darlene

Carolyn, I hear ya! My 89 yr old grandmother has better breasts than I do. When I lay down I have nothing and I mean nothing. I was a C cup and now I have trouble filling a B cup. I have to fold them in. I went to a bra store yesterday and tried on dozens of bras with no success. This is what I ended up doing. I am using a bra that has a formed cup and then I bought those "gel falseys" and it seems to work. At least I'll save money on tissues since I was using so many. Also, wear your bra tight. When I was measured they said I was a 38, but I am wearing a 36 and it seems to help keep the girls up. Good luck on your quest. I think only surgery will help us! Note: we are surgery buddies. Wendy Open RYN 11/3/03 268/141

I like the Wacoal brand bras, better fit for me than Victoria's secret. (get the underwire).They run in the $35-45 range. The girls look pretty good rolled up in them. They are sold at Macy's and Nordstom and probably other places. Rochelle