Realty check - body image

[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!

[sgtiger]

<<<<<<Annie>>>>>>

I'm sorry anyone said something hurtful about something that is your personal choice. If having them makes you feel better in your skin than more power to you. I ,for one, welcome you back with open arms. I value your knowledge as a cyclist and I have found many of your posts inspiring.

[annie]

<<<<<<Annie>>>>>>

I'm sorry anyone said something hurtful about something that is your personal choice. If having them makes you feel better in your skin than more power to you. I ,for one, welcome you back with open arms. I value your knowledge as a cyclist and I have found many of your posts inspiring.

Thanks! As I said to Amanda, maybe it was me who was overly sensitive to comments. IDK!! Whatever, I just wanted to make people aware than their comments can be, and are, taken to heart by some of us reading the posts.

I am first and foremost, on these forums, a cyclist!

Annie

[Zen]

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

Still, you can't stop people from voicing opinions. And we all have them.

[annie]

Still, you can't stop people from voicing opinions. And we all have them.

True. What an awful, boring world if we all thought exactly the same!! Trouble comes when we try to impose our beliefs on everyone else and assume we are the only ones who are right.

Annie

[Crankin]

Well, I have felt the same way about comments regarding what we do to our bodies. I haven't had a boob job, but I probably am a candidate for one. However, in my case, finding some well made bras that fit have enhanced the body image in a cheaper way. I always wear bras with fiberfill padding, not the heavy stuff, or else everything shows through. I buy my bras on line at BraSmyth, that specializes in having a huge range of sizes. They mostly do bigger sizes, but they do have a page or two of petite sized bras, some with padding, some without. They are not cheap ($50-70), but they fit and sometimes go on sale. I did get fit in a local lingerie shop and it was worth it.

Yes, and I wear make up, get high lights in my hair, paint my nails and love buying clothes. Well, i do buy most of them on line because there are hardly any stores that carry petite sized clothes that are not either for old ladies or teenagers.
In spite of the above, i don't mind getting dirty or sweating. I will never be one of those people who takes their helmet off, shakes their hair out and looks great. And that doesn't bother me at all.

[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~

[HoddyToddy]

Is that really how much it costs?

H&B
~T~

For really good ones! I'm not really sure, actually!

But I do know that each implant alone is about $2K. Then you have the consultations, the actual surgery, the anesthesia, and so on...

Only if I win the lottery or inherit a lot of money from some old crazy aunt I never knew I had....!

[limewave]

I've looked into having brachioplasty because my upper arms are so flappy. I have a hard time finding shirts to wear. The more I do weight training, the worse the get

Anyways, it was 3-4k per arm and there's no implant involved in that surgery. I imagine a boob job would easily be 10k.