lose weight fast on bike?

[Swan]

Jeez D: I'll go get a proper fitting soon, then... I have often thought longingly of a reduction, but I don't think I can get past the scarring and nerve damage.


I started weight training btw : ) And since starting this thread I've managed to shed that last half-pant-size needed to fit into a size 16 in any brand. Woohoo! Coming from a size 21, this feels great!


Edit: apparently the closest Nordstrom is 8 hours away. *huffpuff* I've tried Victoria Secret fittings, but it wasn't very professionally done...

[Crankin]

Good work, Swan.
A good fitting will help, and you might want to find a real lingerie store. They usually are good and have a large variety of sizes.
I wouldn't eliminate the possibility of a reduction. Many years ago, I had a teaching assistant who had one, just before I met her. She went from a FF to a C or D. She totally eliminated back pain and was able to sleep on her stomach for the first time in her life. I can't emphasize what a change this was in her life and insurance paid for it all.

[Swan]

I don't think I've been able to sleep on my tummy since I hit puberty lol I'll think about it. If I shed the weight and these big ol' things are still hanging around, I'll start making calls and pick up pamphlets.

[Kathi]

I don't think I've been able to sleep on my tummy since I hit puberty lol I'll think about it. If I shed the weight and these big ol' things are still hanging around, I'll start making calls and pick up pamphlets.

Get properly fitted first and see how you feel. Glad you rejected VS. They are not known for proper fittings or a variety of bra sizes. Not sure how good department stores are either. If you're at the small or large end of the scale they probably won't be able to fit you.

Learn everything you can about bra fit, measure yourself before you go. If a fitter adds 4" to your band size leave. Understand what cup sizes really mean. Cup size is relative to your back size. I'm a 28 FF but if my back measured 34 I'd be a C or D cup. Ironically, I've never thought of myself as "big" nor have I ever considered a reduction.

I'm headed out to ski when I return I'll send you some good links.

[Dogmama]

I've had several friends that did a breast reduction. It was covered by insurance and they were beyond pleased. One said it was heaven to not have the bra straps cutting into her shoulders & the other was just happy that she didn't have to shell out big bucks each time she needed a bra.

[Possegal]

I went to a place in virginia that specializes in fittings. Prude that I am, I have to admit it wasn't all that comfortable for me. But I spent a small fortune buying about 6 bras (all in cup sizes well beyond what I had already) and I am very happy with them. They are all very pretty too! And I heard the same as other are saying - that the band should be doing most of the work, not the straps.

Recommend it highly. I have a friend that worked for Jockey at one point as a fitter, and she convinced me to go and get this done. Very glad I did.

that said - I'd love to get these babies reduced. But I'm going to try losing some weight first before looking into it further.

[ny biker]

I went to a place in virginia that specializes in fittings.

And I went to a place in Maryland (Sylene's). Where did you go?