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  1. #1
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    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.
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  2. #2
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    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.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Swan View Post
    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.

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    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.
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  5. #5
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    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.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Possegal View Post
    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?

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  7. #7
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    I havent transitioned to paleo yet, but my diet is mostly salad, grilled fish, and grilled chicken, all from local farms and fishermen. And the occasional brownie. Oops. Haven't gone for a new bra yet, but I've started strength training with a friend and a personal trainer.

  8. #8
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    Quote Originally Posted by ny biker View Post
    And I went to a place in Maryland (Sylene's). Where did you go?
    Intimacy in Tyson's corner. But looking at Sylene's - looks like they have a lot of the same inventory. And would have been closer for me.
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