Big changes...

[Pax]

Ok, I'm very curious - when they do breast reduction, is the ability to breast feed affected and what about nipple sensitivity? I gather from the discussion that any losses are offset by gains in physical comfort. Do you get any say in the shape of the new ones?

~I.

The way my doc explained it:

There's two ways to have it done, if you want a large amount of tissue removed then they have to remove the pedical ( the inner "tube" that is mostly glands ending at with the nipple). That option would make it impossible to breast feed and requires removing the nipples and repositioning them (which can affect sensitivity).

The other way is to leave the pedical and "work around it", this means less of a reduction but you retain the ability to breast feed and full sensation in the nipples.

Re: shape and size...you pick your cup size but the shape has more to do with your current circumference at the chest wall. It's pretty funny walking around a department store holding up different bras to make your choice.

[bikerz]

My doc didn't talk about cup size - he says there is so little consistency across bra manufacturers that it doesn't help much. He took a lot of measurements I guess there are standard ratios for boobs in relation to shoulder width and sternum etc. There's so much swelling now it's hard to say what they'll look like ultimately.

Re sensation - he said some women do lose nipple sensation, but he also told me many of his patients end up with increased sensation. Also, since mine was covered by insurance, and not strictly cosmetic, I didn't get to say I want this shape, this size, etc. But he did move the nipple up, so I guess that's like anti-sag protection!

Thanks for all the good wishes!

[Trek420]

Yes, but did you get to specify the ammount of boobage clearance you need for your road bike?

http://forums.teamestrogen.com/showt...hlight=boobage