Breastfeeding and pumping

Has anyone else had any issues with extra breast skin when breastfeeding or pumping?

I myself have not had any issues.  I went from 42DDD to a 36C.  While BFing my Pre-WLS babies i went up to a EEE, so was hanging a little low...lol.  My post WLS baby is 8mo old and is still BFing without difficulty and i have only gone up to a 38D.  While at work i pump and no difficulties there either.  Infact i have figured a way to pump with no hands!!!  Unhook the bra attach the shields begin pumping and rehook the bra and it will keep the seal and you can catch up on what ever that needs done....hehehe.....the extra skin come in handy after all ;).

Tiff

My baby is 3 months old and she a problem staying latched due to the extra skin. It was nice when I was engorged as I didn't feel the pain that normally goes along with it. I'm a 36H and was a 44I before surgery so there is a lot of extra skin. Going ot see my LC right now about pumping too. not pulling the milk out and emptying my breasts. not sure what hte problem is.

Do you have a double pump???  I used single pumps in the past as i couldn't afford a double and i couldn't get my milk to let down.  The difference is amazing!!!  This is the first time i have not had to supplement.  Hope you get some good pointers and they and help.  Good Luck!!

Tiff

well, it's the extra skin. it's not allowing the pump to pull properly on the milk ducts so I do better hand expressing. On another note, my LC said that might help with insurance paying for a breast lift. She said she'd be happy to write to letter saying it's medically necessary for the proper nutrition of my baby. Maybe it will work before I have baby #2, lol.