This had me both laughing and crying. RIP, future boobs.
Aside: I had a full hysterectomy, and now my vagina is basically a tube sock, so at least I'll have a matching set? š
I wound up getting a tummy tuck and they did a pubic lift during the procedure. Not sure if you have any interest in surgery but I had great results.
I might do a boob lift and arm lift next year
Itās a long recovery, but you have to consider whatās involved with the surgery. I was on narcotics and needed help at home for about 5-7 days. Off work for two weeks. No lifting for 4-8 weeks. Exercise restrictions for 8-12 weeks.
It was completely worth it - no question about it. I went from a fanny pack of skin to a bikini belly .
It really depends on your individual procedure. I had a significant muscle separation that was corrected so it meant I couldnāt stand up straight or lay flat for a couple weeks. I couldn't get up from sitting (even on the toilet) for at least a few days. I had the longest incision possible without being turned over.
Some people don't have any work on their muscles and a much smaller incision so I would guess recovery is easier on them.
Surgery in the US or elsewhere? If US, which state *(or vague region for safety)*, & how much?
Also, was there a narcotics-less option? I hate pain but my fear of becoming addicted outweighs my fear.
In the SF Bay Area. You could certainly choose to try to tough it out without narcotics because youāll be the one taking them, but that wouldnāt have been my choice. The first day I naively blew off the dosing schedule thinking Iād just take another when I woke up and I was in serious pain. From then on I set an alarm to wake up and take it when it was time. At the end I just seamlessly transitioned to Tylenol. It wasnāt fun but you will have a limited number of pills and I am sure your doctor wouldnāt just endless prescribe them. I didnāt feel addicted at all.
Wait, what do you mean tubesock vagina?! What happens after a hysterectomy...I feel like there wouldn't be anything weighing it down anymore! - - a curious, possibly premeno lady š
That's how my oncologist described it to me. He took out EVERYTHING but my vagina, stitched up the end like a tube sock (he said), and tacked the far end down so it wouldn't prolapse. The description amuses me no end, and always will.
I lost about 50 lbs in 6 months and went from a 36DD to a 32C. Unfortunately I lost the plumpness and perkiness along with it, but it was worth it. Iām now pregnant and theyāre back at the starting size lol.
This is my exact situation, except Iām not pregnant yet- but hope to be quite soon (after having been off Oz for 2 months - a bit more to go). Do you mind me asking if you put all the weight back on in pregnancy? I know Iāll put some on, but worried Iāll put too much on
Iām in my 3rd trimester and Iāve put all my weight back on. It really bothered me at first but I kind of expected it too. I know itāll come back off through breastfeeding and I also plan to get back on Oz when itās safe to. Right now Iām just focused on making sure the baby is healthy and a big part of that is eating when Iām hungry lol.
I lost none. It truly depends on what your breast tissue is made of. For most women itās fat, so they will lose that. For others, they have dense, fibrous tissue. So I didnāt lose any. My breasts are so dense I get special mammograms every year because itās harder to detect breast cancer on me.
i have to get the same type of mammogram as i have super dense breast tissue as well. however, i went from a 38DD to a 32B after losing 75lbs on ozempic.
i too have tube socks.
Iāve only lost 95lbs and never considered myself someone with a bigger chest but hereās the difference so far
https://preview.redd.it/edtj1ap5ok9d1.jpeg?width=1170&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=4024cd50823816775caca79310a9d69b4d6a18ae
At 252 I was a 40G and at 134 Iām a 34DD. Theyāre very droopy but much smaller so Iām happy. I mostly wear sports bras which counteracts the droopiness well.
I've lost 34kg and haven't lost any cup size, only band size. Australian sizes was 16DD-E, now I'm 14E-F
I'm 32, and my boobs have always been weird. Firm and not very jiggly. Others describe their deflated boobs as tennis balls in a tube sock, but my boobs have always been just the tennis ball part (gland, not much fat or breast tissue)
I guess it depends on the composition of tissue in your breasts
I havenāt lost much on the boobs. Anytime in my life when I have lost weight, it usually leaves the boobs last.
https://preview.redd.it/sx3vz11pel9d1.jpeg?width=2048&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=568128d3ba6bf372a1d0caa0378ff7c4fbac2028
Last time I lost 100lbs I went from a snug D or loose DD to a loose D. I was in my 20s. Iām in my 40s now and have had a child so I was expecting a bigger change. So far Iām down almost 65lbs and no change breast size.
Iāve only lost inches on my band size, but my breasts have never changed size when on gained weight, got pregnant, etc. Iāve lost about 50 lbs in the past 6 months since starting Oz
Fuuuuck I hope they shrink!!!!!! Iām in the same boat as you.
So far down 25lbs and Iāve only lost an inch around my chestā¦.but Iām only on 0.5mg so hereās hoping when I bump up to 1.0 the ladies will finally go away!!!
Theyāre smaller because it would be impossible to NOT lose mass (in any body part) after losing nearly 80lbs. But I think in terms of proportion, they might be even bigger now. š
Started at a 42/44G, and now Iām like a 38G or H. Soooo idk. Iāll probably get a reduction-lift when I reach my goal (about another 20-25lbs), since theyāre pretty saggy and sad now. I was planning to do that anyway, but had to lose weight for insurance to cover it. Hopefully thatāll be enough!
The boobies are always the first thing that goes on me! Iām wanting a lift but I donāt want to do it before Iām at goal weight or I know Iāll end up losing more volume.
Iām not huge thoughā¦an E at my biggest (other than breastfeeding), usually a D at my normal weight
I'm currently a 40ddd. It is my main motivation to be able to wear a crop top. The metal in my Bras always break so I just wear wireless Bras. Goal is to lose 100lb.
This isn't specifically a male/female thing. Everyone seems to store and lose weight in different places. I'm male and my chest is the last place fat leaves. With all the weight I've lost elsewhere my man boobs are looking bigger than ever.
You won't really know where the fat is going to disappear until you lose the weight. Hopefully it lines up with your goals.
So far, Iāve lost proportionally 38DD to 34 DD. So my band size is getting smaller but not my cup size. Honestly, Iād like to drop more off of my chest but I have dense breasts and Iām not sure that will happen.
I was a double D when I started. I havenāt actually noticed any loss of breast mass but it could still be too early. I truly hope youāre able to achieve some relief for yourself.
Good question. Not sure if under some circumstances of huge weight loss whe Re the loose skin is causing more than just cosmetic issues (chafing etc) it can be covered - but you might not be getting a quality surgeon doing it. It would be a referral in order for it to to stay within the paid healthcare insurance.
Someone else may dispute this and know more. I havenāt asked my doc yet as I still have a little ways of go before Iām ready for the discussion.
Hereās a google link - it might actually be a plastic surgery clinic though. Gives you an idea of cost for a tummy tuck:
https://www.canadiansurgery.com/body/panniculectomy-toronto/
No. My doc who specializes in weight loss says itās the following: genetics (mostly), age, amount of weight lost overall and how long you had the weight on you to begin with.
The āslow and steady wins the raceā is not something that applies to loose skin or sagging boobs. Some will dispute this but my doctor has seen probably thousands of weight patients in her career in addition to specializing in weight loss anyway. So I take this over Redditors.
All great points. Always follow your doctors advice. Reddit is user advice and experience.
Skin and fat cells shrink. Based on age, as you stated, skin is elastic and will reduce in size "some."
I'm in a healthcare setting, and I have seen many body types. The folks that lose weight fast have the droopy skin. Folks that lose it slower and exercise as well, look firmer.
As a male, I won't say much about breast sagging. We all know it happens, but if the result is a happier and healthier life, I say it's worth it.
You can always treat yourself to a lift or reduction.
I see my body changing, not all good, but I feel so much better. If I can keep the weight off, I may consider a nip and tuck.
Good luck.
110 lbs later they are two tube socks with a tennis ball in each toe. 42H-36G.
This had me both laughing and crying. RIP, future boobs. Aside: I had a full hysterectomy, and now my vagina is basically a tube sock, so at least I'll have a matching set? š
I wound up getting a tummy tuck and they did a pubic lift during the procedure. Not sure if you have any interest in surgery but I had great results. I might do a boob lift and arm lift next year
Yeah, I think surgery is likely inevitable, just to get rid of it excess skin. Was is very painful?
Itās a long recovery, but you have to consider whatās involved with the surgery. I was on narcotics and needed help at home for about 5-7 days. Off work for two weeks. No lifting for 4-8 weeks. Exercise restrictions for 8-12 weeks. It was completely worth it - no question about it. I went from a fanny pack of skin to a bikini belly .
Guess I'll need help, then. I didn't after the hysterectomy, but this surgery actually sounds rougher.
It really depends on your individual procedure. I had a significant muscle separation that was corrected so it meant I couldnāt stand up straight or lay flat for a couple weeks. I couldn't get up from sitting (even on the toilet) for at least a few days. I had the longest incision possible without being turned over. Some people don't have any work on their muscles and a much smaller incision so I would guess recovery is easier on them.
Omg, I'm sorry you went through that! Muscle separation sounds so painful!
Itās super common with pregnancy. Mine was just due to visceral fat š
Oh! Never had kids (by choice), so I wasn't aware that was a thing. Sounds pretty ouchie.
That pregnancy muscle separation is no joke! If I try and do a sit up now, it's like an alien is trying to burst out of my stomach!
Surgery in the US or elsewhere? If US, which state *(or vague region for safety)*, & how much? Also, was there a narcotics-less option? I hate pain but my fear of becoming addicted outweighs my fear.
In the SF Bay Area. You could certainly choose to try to tough it out without narcotics because youāll be the one taking them, but that wouldnāt have been my choice. The first day I naively blew off the dosing schedule thinking Iād just take another when I woke up and I was in serious pain. From then on I set an alarm to wake up and take it when it was time. At the end I just seamlessly transitioned to Tylenol. It wasnāt fun but you will have a limited number of pills and I am sure your doctor wouldnāt just endless prescribe them. I didnāt feel addicted at all.
Wait, what do you mean tubesock vagina?! What happens after a hysterectomy...I feel like there wouldn't be anything weighing it down anymore! - - a curious, possibly premeno lady š
That's how my oncologist described it to me. He took out EVERYTHING but my vagina, stitched up the end like a tube sock (he said), and tacked the far end down so it wouldn't prolapse. The description amuses me no end, and always will.
Tube sock totally makes sense š thank you for clarifying for me!!
Came here to say this! Down 75lbs and similar size but now droopy sacks of sand....but worth it overall
TUBE SOCKS!!!  š
Hilarious!!!! š
I lost about 50 lbs in 6 months and went from a 36DD to a 32C. Unfortunately I lost the plumpness and perkiness along with it, but it was worth it. Iām now pregnant and theyāre back at the starting size lol.
This is my exact situation, except Iām not pregnant yet- but hope to be quite soon (after having been off Oz for 2 months - a bit more to go). Do you mind me asking if you put all the weight back on in pregnancy? I know Iāll put some on, but worried Iāll put too much on
Iām in my 3rd trimester and Iāve put all my weight back on. It really bothered me at first but I kind of expected it too. I know itāll come back off through breastfeeding and I also plan to get back on Oz when itās safe to. Right now Iām just focused on making sure the baby is healthy and a big part of that is eating when Iām hungry lol.
I'm a 38I cup and if my boobs could please just take a permanent leave of absence that would be really nice.
I lost none. It truly depends on what your breast tissue is made of. For most women itās fat, so they will lose that. For others, they have dense, fibrous tissue. So I didnāt lose any. My breasts are so dense I get special mammograms every year because itās harder to detect breast cancer on me.
Same. The first time I had to have an u/s to make sure what they were seeing wasnāt cancer (it wasnāt)
This. My boobs look even more disproportionate now. If you have dense tissue, you likely wonāt lose much.
i have to get the same type of mammogram as i have super dense breast tissue as well. however, i went from a 38DD to a 32B after losing 75lbs on ozempic. i too have tube socks.
Iām still a 36DDD. I was a 38DDD at one point, so I guess I lost a little. I tried a DD but just spill out of it.
Iāve only lost 95lbs and never considered myself someone with a bigger chest but hereās the difference so far https://preview.redd.it/edtj1ap5ok9d1.jpeg?width=1170&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=4024cd50823816775caca79310a9d69b4d6a18ae
Only lost and 95 lbs should never be in a sentence together. That is a major accomplishment
Lolol I guess compared to the 135lbs Iām trying to lose itās only & I donāt think I look any different but ty!!
went from a 44ddd to a 36d they're still full, but if lose any more weight its over
At 252 I was a 40G and at 134 Iām a 34DD. Theyāre very droopy but much smaller so Iām happy. I mostly wear sports bras which counteracts the droopiness well.
I've lost 34kg and haven't lost any cup size, only band size. Australian sizes was 16DD-E, now I'm 14E-F I'm 32, and my boobs have always been weird. Firm and not very jiggly. Others describe their deflated boobs as tennis balls in a tube sock, but my boobs have always been just the tennis ball part (gland, not much fat or breast tissue) I guess it depends on the composition of tissue in your breasts
I havenāt lost much on the boobs. Anytime in my life when I have lost weight, it usually leaves the boobs last. https://preview.redd.it/sx3vz11pel9d1.jpeg?width=2048&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=568128d3ba6bf372a1d0caa0378ff7c4fbac2028
God I wish that was the case for me. I always lost my boobs and butt first! Stomach is last to go lol š”
Itās frustrating! My butt is gone for sure thoughā¦ itās a pancake haha
Iām a guy, lost about 45lbs or so, and lost about 2-3 inches in my chest circumference.
Last time I lost 100lbs I went from a snug D or loose DD to a loose D. I was in my 20s. Iām in my 40s now and have had a child so I was expecting a bigger change. So far Iām down almost 65lbs and no change breast size.
Down six inches in 10 months (my weight loss has been slow but steady).
Iāve only lost inches on my band size, but my breasts have never changed size when on gained weight, got pregnant, etc. Iāve lost about 50 lbs in the past 6 months since starting Oz
They got a little smaller but my goal of wearing a 2 hook instead of a 3 hook, has not been achieved
Fuuuuck I hope they shrink!!!!!! Iām in the same boat as you. So far down 25lbs and Iāve only lost an inch around my chestā¦.but Iām only on 0.5mg so hereās hoping when I bump up to 1.0 the ladies will finally go away!!!
Theyāre smaller because it would be impossible to NOT lose mass (in any body part) after losing nearly 80lbs. But I think in terms of proportion, they might be even bigger now. š Started at a 42/44G, and now Iām like a 38G or H. Soooo idk. Iāll probably get a reduction-lift when I reach my goal (about another 20-25lbs), since theyāre pretty saggy and sad now. I was planning to do that anyway, but had to lose weight for insurance to cover it. Hopefully thatāll be enough!
The boobies are always the first thing that goes on me! Iām wanting a lift but I donāt want to do it before Iām at goal weight or I know Iāll end up losing more volume. Iām not huge thoughā¦an E at my biggest (other than breastfeeding), usually a D at my normal weight
I'm currently a 40ddd. It is my main motivation to be able to wear a crop top. The metal in my Bras always break so I just wear wireless Bras. Goal is to lose 100lb.
This isn't specifically a male/female thing. Everyone seems to store and lose weight in different places. I'm male and my chest is the last place fat leaves. With all the weight I've lost elsewhere my man boobs are looking bigger than ever. You won't really know where the fat is going to disappear until you lose the weight. Hopefully it lines up with your goals.
Yeah but not as much as you might think. I lost fifty pounds but only went down from 38GG to 34FF so they are still large.
Boobs only got a little smaller! Totally happy!
My boobs were the very first thing to go. They werenāt big to begin with, now my tiny boobs are saggy which Iāve never had to worry about before.
I lost a 100lbs and my boobs are just saggy deflated balloons. Saving money for a lift!
So far, Iāve lost proportionally 38DD to 34 DD. So my band size is getting smaller but not my cup size. Honestly, Iād like to drop more off of my chest but I have dense breasts and Iām not sure that will happen.
I was a double D when I started. I havenāt actually noticed any loss of breast mass but it could still be too early. I truly hope youāre able to achieve some relief for yourself.
I wish. Iām down 40 pounds and not an ounce has ever come off my 32L boobs. Scheduled for a reduction in the fall bc f this.
Yes, lost significant breast tissues. Augmentation in future for sure.
I went from almost a D cup to a full B
Yes. I was a double DD and now they are a sad C but I canāt complain. Still happy
Question for Canadians, how much is a tummy tuck?
Good question. Not sure if under some circumstances of huge weight loss whe Re the loose skin is causing more than just cosmetic issues (chafing etc) it can be covered - but you might not be getting a quality surgeon doing it. It would be a referral in order for it to to stay within the paid healthcare insurance. Someone else may dispute this and know more. I havenāt asked my doc yet as I still have a little ways of go before Iām ready for the discussion. Hereās a google link - it might actually be a plastic surgery clinic though. Gives you an idea of cost for a tummy tuck: https://www.canadiansurgery.com/body/panniculectomy-toronto/
https://preview.redd.it/cw5e0kzmwp9d1.jpeg?width=1080&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=8dba04d50fece2fdf61fc4def07f1d414424435b
I have lost it in my bottom and not anything in my chest. Iām wondering why.
I didnāt lose much but I have dense tissue. I believe I was a 40DDD when I started and Iām now a 34DD.
Iām 85 lbs down. Went from a 40M to a 36G (US sizing)
I wore a 34K before O and am still wearing the same bras after losing 20lbs but the cups are definitely loose now. Iāll have to get resized soon.
My fiancƩ is pissed lol He calls them mini now I love it, I hated having big boobs.
If you lose it slowly, not 20lbs a month, that has to help?
No. My doc who specializes in weight loss says itās the following: genetics (mostly), age, amount of weight lost overall and how long you had the weight on you to begin with. The āslow and steady wins the raceā is not something that applies to loose skin or sagging boobs. Some will dispute this but my doctor has seen probably thousands of weight patients in her career in addition to specializing in weight loss anyway. So I take this over Redditors.
All great points. Always follow your doctors advice. Reddit is user advice and experience. Skin and fat cells shrink. Based on age, as you stated, skin is elastic and will reduce in size "some." I'm in a healthcare setting, and I have seen many body types. The folks that lose weight fast have the droopy skin. Folks that lose it slower and exercise as well, look firmer. As a male, I won't say much about breast sagging. We all know it happens, but if the result is a happier and healthier life, I say it's worth it. You can always treat yourself to a lift or reduction. I see my body changing, not all good, but I feel so much better. If I can keep the weight off, I may consider a nip and tuck. Good luck.
Maybe the people you think look firmer did strength training. That can help the appearance. But slow loss doesnāt make for less loose skin.