Breast Lift (With and Without Aug) in So. Calif -- Questions

Hi Charming,
I did not have surgery in CA but did want to tell that after having my original breast reduction and lift I felt it was the BEST THING I EVER DID FOR MYSELF!

If you really want it...go for it..
TTFN
Ruth

Ruth, first of all you should know that I check for your posts and progress EVERY day.  EVERY DAY!

And I have learned so much from your photos, thank you.

But now you've gone and made me rethink my rethinking about brand new pontoons.  Okay, I'm not really going to get pontoons.  Maybe have my existing chestage reintroduced to the northern part of my body.  

But I had almost dismissed it .... and you're reporting it was the best thing you ever did for yourself!  

Hmmmmmmmmmmmm

Thanks for the very kind words.  I need to do an update on my face work...I'll get new pics up tomorrow or Friday.

ANYHOW....LOL on your "pontoons"!
I have always had BIG boobs so I was thrilled to have the opportunity to reduce my size and LIFT the girls so they stood perky and proud.  I ended up a nice 36C and loved the girls from day one.

Let me know what you decide to do.
TTFN
Ruth

Sooooo, what did you decide?  Are you going to have them done?

I think that yes, eventually I'm going to have my breasts lifted and/or augmented.  Not this summer, as I had originally planned -- too hard on the family.  My husband was pretty adamant that he didn't want it to happen, and it will take me a while to get him comfortable with the idea.  From my point of view, it's crucial to have him on board with this.

But yes -- especially now I'm realizing the upper back pain and shoulder pain probably has a lot to do with the awkward size/shape of my droopy sacks.  My rib cage is 32", and I wear a 32DDD bra (sometimes larger).  I mean, my frame can just no longer accommodate that much stuff.  I need to have something done.

But not this summer.  Of course, now I don't know what I'm going to do with my summer!  May have to clean house or do yardwork or something, sheeeeeeesh.

You can come and do my yard work if you want....LOL!

Seriously, I felt IMMEDIATE relief after my breast reduction/lift.  I was always big busted even when thin I was in a D or DD.  With all my weight I was in a DDD for years.  My neck, shoulders, and back hurt most of the time. I could not stand in the kitchen cooking for more than 30 mins without pain starting.  Now I can stand and cook for hours and hours and never feel a bit of pain.

Good luck on bringing your hubby around....I'm sure he'll get on board with it eventually.Keep me posted and let me know once you are doing it.
TTFN

Well, here I was all ready to say, "Gee -- if my husband feels strongly otherwise, I should not have the surgery  . . . "

... but now y'all have inspired me to think on it a little bit more!

(It's not easy being married to me, I admit.)

You guys are the best -- thank you for your feedback, it is TREMENDOUSLY appreciated!

I did not have a reduction, but a lift with implants. I'm sure there was quite a bit of skin removed but no breast tissue. In fact, I was almost entirely skin. I had both procedures done at the same time. I am more than thrilled with my results. Clothes fit me better than they ever have. My breasts are where they are supposed to be. They migrated south after the birth of my son 24 years ago and just kept migrating with all of my weight gain and then the massive loss. I am so glad that I had them done.

Well, Renee, that's definitely something to think about.  Everyone who has posted about their breasts has just raved about being happy, and I need to give this some more thought!

IT all depends on what you want. My husband slightly suggested implants. I had a lot of tissue and felt I could have large B or small C's and be ok with that. I've been a DD /DDD my whole life and I am petite (now). I am MORE than pleased with my lift. My boobs look normal and high and I think if I had done implants I would have had an issue with my shirts. I wear a medium and they fit well.

Good luck deciding!