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Reduction surgery in December
- Thread starter Pamtryingagain
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I really hate wearing a bra but I'm a good girl and wear mine whenever I'm doing something that I feel I need support, like walking a round of golf or riding my bike.
I, too, have a drawer full of bras I bought on a whim in the hopes of finding the perfect fit. I have maybe three that actually work. FWIW, I'm a 38 D.
When I had breast cancer in 2020, my mom and I were both diagnosed within a day of each other, so I went to a geneticist to find out if my type of cancer was genetic to my mom's. It was not. But, I was prepared to go all in with a double mastectomy and reconstruction if it was genetic. I too went down the rabbit hole of what ifs and what to expect including the decision to not have nipples or have them reformed.
In my case, I didn't go that route, but instead had a lumpectomy and radiation, with very little impact on my breast apperance.
It's only been 5 years but my scar is barely visible.
HuntersEmma57
Ski Diva Extraordinaire
Oh god, I wish I had all the money I wasted on bras and contraptions and stupid expensive sports bras. I was an F cup when I was nursing Title 9 online has some great options, but they are pricey. I have found most of them to be very snug in the cup. You might need to size up til the swelling goes down. I had better luck with Title 9 than anywhere else. Let me know when you have the bra burning celebration!
VickiK
Ski Diva Extraordinaire
Skibarbie
Diva in Training
Big tennis fan and very medium player here. I never could understand how Serena was able to have such an efficient backhand with those boobs!
HuntersEmma57
Ski Diva Extraordinaire
I know! She must have long arms. I feel like I have stubby T-rex arms.
Pamtryingagain
Certified Ski Diva
I know! Maybe that is what separates the pros from the casual weekender.
I am glad to hear I am not alone in these challenges. I have not had breast reduction, but I have certainly thought about it a lot. I wish it did not involve major surgery and all the associated risks and recovery.
Has anyone found any ski jackets (or everyday clothes) that work well for busty women who don't want to undergo surgery? I find that any tops that fit around my bust are gigantic everywhere else. It sounds like I am not alone. I would love some tips.
I finally found one great everyday bra company - it's called Evelyn and Bobbie. I have been buying their bras for a couple years now. Support without wires. One tip - when you get your bra from them, step into it. Don't try to put it over your head (at least not the first few times you wear it). These bras are expensive, but certain colors will go on sale and I feel like I have wasted far too much money on useless bras. Evelyn and Bobbie bras certainly provide enough support for skiing. If you look on their website, they have one model that they recommend for post-op. I don't remember the name, but it is one I use all the time.
I would need an actual sports bra for horseback riding or other super-bouncy sports. Brooks has one really good one (again - I can't quite remember the model name. I ran a full marathon in a Moving Comfort bra and that company is now owned by Brooks running)
Has anyone found any ski jackets (or everyday clothes) that work well for busty women who don't want to undergo surgery? I find that any tops that fit around my bust are gigantic everywhere else. It sounds like I am not alone. I would love some tips.
I finally found one great everyday bra company - it's called Evelyn and Bobbie. I have been buying their bras for a couple years now. Support without wires. One tip - when you get your bra from them, step into it. Don't try to put it over your head (at least not the first few times you wear it). These bras are expensive, but certain colors will go on sale and I feel like I have wasted far too much money on useless bras. Evelyn and Bobbie bras certainly provide enough support for skiing. If you look on their website, they have one model that they recommend for post-op. I don't remember the name, but it is one I use all the time.
I would need an actual sports bra for horseback riding or other super-bouncy sports. Brooks has one really good one (again - I can't quite remember the model name. I ran a full marathon in a Moving Comfort bra and that company is now owned by Brooks running)
HuntersEmma57
Ski Diva Extraordinaire
Good suggestions, thanks! A busty pal just recommended Evelyn & Bobbie bras -- all she'll wear.
Pamtryingagain
Certified Ski Diva
I am all done with surgery! I am so grateful for it! My surgeon doesn't predict cup sizes because they really don't line up with much in real life. I want a C cup and I looked at target and C's looked pretty big. Looked at Third Love and they look itty bitty. So far, I love my results but time will tell since I just had surgery Tuesday. My shoulders and back feel better as though I have better posture. I hope to ski earlier than predicted. The pain is very minimal and so far bruising and swelling isn't too bad. If I end up one cup size down though, I will be mad at myself for not being more aggressive with wanting to go as small as I could but still feminine. I am not sure why I even wanted to stay feminine since it just doesn't matter at my age! As far as skiing this winter, I would love to find a trip in February where I could meet up with other women from Ski Diva but I would likely ski green runs that early after surgery.
Congratulations on passing that big milestone! Hopefully it will be all downhill (on a lovely, fluffy groomer) from here
.May Divas will be in Taos for the Women's Ski Week Feb 22-27, if you'd like to consider that. It will be lots of fun, and the greens at Taos are quite long. Check out the posts on Taos: https://www.theskidiva.com/forums/i...ews-for-taos-ski-valley-tsv.29328/post-522878
Pamtryingagain
Certified Ski Diva
I would love to participate in that. I assume we make our own lodging reservations and maybe have a meeting spot. Do we communicate and make plans to meet up via this forum? That sounds like what I need (lessons) since I had a long break from skiing thinking I could never afford it again. I have my new boots and skis and I am ready! I went twice here before my surgery on the little hills in the Midwest.Congratulations on passing that big milestone! Hopefully it will be all downhill (on a lovely, fluffy groomer) from here
May Divas will be in Taos for the Women's Ski Week Feb 22-27, if you'd like to consider that. It will be lots of fun, and the greens at Taos are quite long. Check out the posts on Taos: https://www.theskidiva.com/forums/i...ews-for-taos-ski-valley-tsv.29328/post-522878
It's totally on your own: to sign up for the Women's Ski Wk got to the Taos Website and look under Ski Weeks, then Women's Ski Weeks. You actually don't have to sign up or pay in advance, but when you do know you're definitely coming it would help to let them know so they can know how many women instructors they'll need that week. Amazingly enough, the price is only $395 (plus whatever you tip), and worth 5-10x that, compared to lessons elsewhere. And that's where you'd be meeting lots of Divas, since most are coming that wk for the WSW.
For lodging, check out this post in the Taos MOTH (Meet on the Hill) thread, which you can now view; lots of info in that entire thread. Many Divas who stay on the mtn usually stay at Alpine Village Suites, but that wk is probably sold out by now. If you want to stay on the mtn you may have to look around for rms; there are several places to stay in Taos town otherwise, and much less expensive. You can also try posting your own MOTH post to see if you can find a roomie, if you want to. Several women have mentioned very recently that they're planning on coming that wk, so you may find someone.
As for meeting up, TSV is pretty small, and Divas will definitely be getting together at lunch, after lessons in the afternoons, and even in the locker rm (TSV has a large locker rm where most people boot up - there are pd lockers, free cubbbies, and space under the benches). There's also a list of who's coming to Taos that week in that MOTH thread, so add yourself to the list and re-post it.
Pamtryingagain
Certified Ski Diva
So, reporting back; surgery went ok, but, I am not the size I wanted; I forgot to take a little bra with me! It was such a busy time period I was just able to get the basics done for the holidays. I am feeling pretty good overall however, but do I wish I could have done this in October. I booked a hotel for Taos Ski week in Feb but that is really pushing the healing and the elevation is pretty high there which could affect the healing tissue. I have to ask the surgeon as I heal and see how I am doing early February. My thought was take the lessons for a couple hours a day and then hang and talk to people and relax; then do a few more turns before relaxing again. Hope to meet some of you this winter!
