Realty check - body image

[teigyr]

Hey maybe they were those special edible underwear, some sort of "cole slaw" variety? Maybe they were "supposed" to shred?

Like stripper "breakaway" granny panties? Or, um, maybe they were edible and tasted of the "early bird dinner".

I exchanged them and let it be done. The poor saleswoman though...

[ACG]

I was an A cup, then after 2 kids a B cup, now with age a D cup. I have 2 daughters, both of them are D cups!!! Try shopping with 2 young women whos breasts are still pointing north, tummies are flat and who's behinds don't jiggle, then we can talk about body image!

I get measured every 6 months and buy a bra based on comfort, not the price. I've never to spent $155 on a bra. I work in an office and have to wear business attire, so headlights are not appropriate. Coverage is appropriate. I only wear sports bras when I'm riding or working out.

My advice, if the cost makes you uncomfortable then the bra will too.

[BleeckerSt_Girl]

Mary,
You give us something to think about, for sure.
Hey, but maybe someday if you continue to lose weight you will be able to get the excess hanging boob skin reduced. I think it may be a relatively simple operation and perhaps not as costly as one might fear- and not invasive like getting implants. You might even find a doctor willing to take time payments?
And i wonder if somehow it might help alleviate some back problems for you- you never know.
Something you could perhaps look forward to doing eventually...

[mary9761]

Thanks Lisa, I know that being top heavy has always been a problem for the back. When I was in marching band I had to not only haul my own upper weight, but I marched with a very big horn and had to try to keep everything level. When the back isn't bothered by the weight, the shoulders are permanently grooved from straps.

[Aggie_Ama]

I saw a poor girl this weekend at the coast who was easily a DDD. She couldn't have been over 17 and was fairly thin for toting those behemouths. My good friend went through 2 years of waiting for the insurance to agree her breat reduction was a medical necessity. The next day we saw a lady with the most obnoxious boob job ever. Seriously, is it necessary to look like you have a canteloupe under your skin?

I agree on the suggestion of the full coverage Body By Victoria line. So comfortable! I usually buy the ugly colors on sale, heck I don't care if it feels comfortable.

[snapdragen]

I agree on the suggestion of the full coverage Body By Victoria line. So comfortable! I usually buy the ugly colors on sale, heck I don't care if it feels comfortable.

I thought I was the only one who did this.....well, my grey leopard spotted Body by Victoria bra isn't really ugly....

[Tuckervill]

Boob-related hijack:

Son (13) and I were going on a trip, and he noticed the list of items to pack in my PDA. One of them was abbreviated: OTSBH. He said, "What's that?"

"The OTSBH? That's an Over The Shoulder Boulder Holder."

I waited and waited and waited for it to sink in and when it finally did he said, "You are a sick woman."

Karen

[annie]

Mary,
You give us something to think about, for sure.
Hey, but maybe someday if you continue to lose weight you will be able to get the excess hanging boob skin reduced. I think it may be a relatively simple operation and perhaps not as costly as one might fear- and not invasive like getting implants. You might even find a doctor willing to take time payments?
And i wonder if somehow it might help alleviate some back problems for you- you never know.
Something you could perhaps look forward to doing eventually...

NOT a relatively simple op at all. Actually more complicated in most cases than getting implants. And you will almost assuredly need implants, also, to fill in the extra skin. Believe me, I'm not saying it wouldn't be worth it! I think it would, and I also think that insurance would cover something like this, because it would not be simply cosmetic. Something to think about for the future, Mary, when you are ready. Certainly something that a competent PS could handle.

Annie

[annie]

Respecting everyones' opinions, I would like to voice my own. I've heard some very negative comments about "boob jobs" on here. Not the first time and one reason why I quit visiting these forums for awhile. The nasty comments hurt at first. Now, I don't really care because I LOVE my new boobs and am totally comfortable with having had a Breast Aug. They do not interfere in any way with my biking, running, etc. I am much happier with my appearance. Very much happier. Would it have been cheaper/easier to be happy with my body image the way I was? Yeah, I have to say it would have. But that wasn't the case. No matter how I worked out, no matter how I watched my diet, I could not achieve the shape I wanted. Vain? Ok, call me vain. I also got braces on my teeth when I was 50 yrs old! And am thrilled with the results. I use make-up, too! And color my hair and shave my legs............ All various levels of self-enhancement. All I'm saying is please do not be too judgemental. Big boobs, little boobs, large or small legs, saggy tummy or tight........ if you can accept what you are, awesome!! If not, and you've got options available for change and choose that route, good for you! We are all individuals and I would hope we can read/listen to others opinions without predujice and respond without criticism.

There you go -- my rant for the evening. Hope I offended no one. And hope I'm still welcome on the boards, new boobs and all.

Annie

[Zen]

For the women having trouble finding the smaller cup size, these are an alternative.

Queen- the Spanx are on the same page.

This company wraps their merchandise nicely too

[kjay]

I'm with you, Annie! I say go for whatever makes you happy. It's all in what pleases YOU and no one else!

[Aggie_Ama]

Respecting everyones' opinions, I would like to voice my own. I've heard some very negative comments about "boob jobs" on here. Not the first time and one reason why I quit visiting these forums for awhile. Annie

Annie- I am very sorry if my comment about boob jobs was one of them. I have seen very many women with tastefully done augmentations and do not see any issue. There are just some that I find tacky but I assume their owners love them and I guess it keeps the world interesting. I have tattoos some may find awful but I like them.

[annie]

Annie- I am very sorry if my comment about boob jobs was one of them. I have seen very many women with tastefully done augmentations and do not see any issue. There are just some that I find tacky but I assume their owners love them and I guess it keeps the world interesting. I have tattoos some may find awful but I like them.

Amanda,

Thanks, but don't worry! I am NOT offended. I think it was my problem that I was defensive for awhile and am now past that.

I've seen tattoos I love and some I do not. Yet I would never criticize. So I know what you're sayin'........

Annie

[HoddyToddy]

Respecting everyones' opinions, I would like to voice my own. I've heard some very negative comments about "boob jobs" on here. Not the first time and one reason why I quit visiting these forums for awhile. The nasty comments hurt at first. Now, I don't really care because I LOVE my new boobs and am totally comfortable with having had a Breast Aug. They do not interfere in any way with my biking, running, etc. I am much happier with my appearance. Very much happier. Would it have been cheaper/easier to be happy with my body image the way I was? Yeah, I have to say it would have. But that wasn't the case. No matter how I worked out, no matter how I watched my diet, I could not achieve the shape I wanted. Vain? Ok, call me vain. I also got braces on my teeth when I was 50 yrs old! And am thrilled with the results. I use make-up, too! And color my hair and shave my legs............ All various levels of self-enhancement. All I'm saying is please do not be too judgemental. Big boobs, little boobs, large or small legs, saggy tummy or tight........ if you can accept what you are, awesome!! If not, and you've got options available for change and choose that route, good for you! We are all individuals and I would hope we can read/listen to others opinions without predujice and respond without criticism.

There you go -- my rant for the evening. Hope I offended no one. And hope I'm still welcome on the boards, new boobs and all.

Annie

If I had $10K to spend, I would *SO* have a boob job! Was always a B, but they were lovely, perfectly shaped Bs, then had baby #1 and nursed 13 months, about to have baby #2 and nurse. I HATED my breasts after I stopped nursing #1 and can't imagine they will be nicer after nursing #2! Ga-ross.
And am so in love with my nice, full preggo boobs! So is DH, who is a boob man! Being married to a boob man when you have saggy pancakes is no fun. YES, he loves me just the way I am, but he wouldn't love me less if I had nicer ta-tas that's for sure!
So yes, if I had the cash, I would totally get new boobs!

[LBTC]

If I had $10K to spend, I would *SO* have a boob job!

Is that really how much it costs?

H&B
~T~