shocking discovery

thanks April i will definitely ask my ps about it.
Karen

Hi Karen,

I also have large heavy boobs which hang down to my mid stomach.  I have a lot of extra side skin as well.

Can I ask what type of bra store you went to?  My experiences have differed depending on the type of store that I went to.  Espcially the frilly type of stores that mostly sell bras for people whose boobs are the size of plums, LOL. 

Also, what type of bra did you try on?  I have found that the dressy/frilly bras have lower cut sides and fewer hooks on the back.  In order to strap in my boob wings.. I need to get a bra with higher sides.  The way you know is first of all you can see it's higher on the side.. (look for 3-4 inch sides) but another quick way is look for bras with more hooks in the back.  The higher the sides of the bra the more hooks it will need to have in the back to keep it closed.  I usually choose a bra with at least 5 hooks and then I know the sides are usually higher and can help hold and support my sides without falling out.  Usually bras have three hooks in the back and when I tried those I had issues. 

Also if you mention your issue to the sales lady she should be able to help you find bras with higher sides and more hooks.  I have had good experience with Bali bras and Just My Size from the Legg's, Haines, Bali stores.  You can find Just My Size bras at Walmart too.  Just My Size bras usually have a lot to choose from with lots of hooks in the back.

Another suggestion is to try another store as she may have measure your cup wrong.. or a cup larger can help too.  Don't give up!  Sometimes I've had to try on 10 bras before I found the one that felt comfortable.. but I know you can find one!

I hope this helps!

Regards,
Lisa

thanks for the info Olive- yes it was a sexy/frilly type bra chain called LaSenza but she did give me a perfectly plain bra to try first. What you said makes perfect sense as my sport bra is a slip on and has higher sides and the t type back and holds everything in. I am familiar with the Just My Size, altho never tried them so sill go to Walmart and try some on. Thanks again for yor help.
Karen

Although I went from a 44DD to a 38 D I still buy my bras from Lane bryant.
I love their bras. The covering and lift is great, especially the cacique line.
The sides are wider and so is the back. I think they do a great job of hiding all my side flaps. They will measure you if you ask.

thanks- i don't think we have Lane Bryant here (Ontario Canada) altho probably cud get it shipped but wud not be able to try a bunch.
Karen

Best kind I ever have found was the Bali no underwire - not a bad price at the Bali/Hanes outlet store - it seemed to handle the side best - I can just stuff it in.
Thankfully I'm getting my Upper Body Lift - Breast/Brachio as well as mons revision and abdomen revision in two weeks  so all that should be history!

I had a breast lift/reduction done and it didn't really help my side boobs.  I need to have that taken care of.  I hate shopping for bras because of the side boobs hanging over my bra.  The Dr said it could be taken care of with the arm lift.  Maybe something for the future for me.  Good luck.

thanks for this info Susie- I will make sure to ask my ps to correct this when I have my arms and BL/BA done.
Karen