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    OK- I wanted to tell you ladies a funny story about my recent shopping encounter. I picked up my two favorite bras last week. No need to try them on I always buy the 40 D. Well I have gained a little weight since my surgery. At any rate I wanted to get some new bras since I will be starting back at the gym today.

    Well I couldn't even get them around my top half. How can I be wearing the exact same model/size and they fit (a little snug) but still.

    Yesterday I took my daughter who is 15 with me to try on new sizes. She tells me in the car that most women are wearing the wrong size bra and cup size. I laugh because I have tried the next size up and cup a couple years ago and I was floating in it. I assure her this is not the case for me....

    Well low and behold I am wearing a 42 DD- I look like my friend grand mother with huge breasts and a huge upper body. This is weird for me. When I was married I was a 36 C and perfect. I had said I will never wear those old stlye bras that Grand Mother & Mother and I haven't. Thankfully there are many newer great styles for those of us who are large on top. But they do not compare to the selection for the smaller sizes. It is like looking for cute clothes.

    Sadly I was watching some video footage that a friend took of me yesterday during my club dog training session and the only thing that is recongnizable about me was the hair. I have been invaded by the alien life form known as "very fat". My upper body is now orange shapped- where even last year I was apple shapped.

    Anyway- I am glad to be hear and happy tp be back in control of my eating and soon to be my life.
    Re-Start Date 1/03/09 SW 232/LW199/CW 192
    #1 Goal 215 2/11/09
    #2 Goal- 198 4/26/09
    #3 Goal- 189
    #4 Goal- 179 #5 Goal- 160






    July 28th, 2008 Spinal Fusion L4-S1. 85% fused as of Jan 9th, 2009





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    Re: Sorry guys- Bra Shopping

    He He! You think you have problems - I am a 38G and that is AFTER losing some weight!! I was 100% sporting Granny bras but thankfully now have some nice ones and I have lots of 38Fs in the loft as that is the size I was when I got married (before having children) x
    224/200/165
    F 38 (5'7)
    Currently doing couch to 5K program to start running and loving it Check out 'Get Running' if you have an iPhone.

    24 LOST 35 TO GO
    Mini Goals: 200/190/180/170/165




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    • #3
      Re: Sorry guys- Bra Shopping

      Try going to Victoria's Secret and you know darn well you are a size 40-C and they measure you and INSIST that you are a 38-D. They bring in a least 12 bras for you try on and you keep showing them that it does not fit, and they keep telling you to try on the next one. I tried all 12 of them on. I was spilling out of the top and the sides. I finally told the girl, this is not my size and she said "Well we only go up to size 38". Okey Dokey.... looks like we are wasting each other's time.
      Della

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      5'7"/F 200 Start Date: 5/4/09

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      • #4
        Re: Sorry guys- Bra Shopping

        Welcome Alaskagirl! I feel your pain! I'm a pretty tight 36 DD, I was a 38 DD at my fattest and I'm only down to the 36 recently! All of me is shrinking except for my chest! What's with that?? I want it to go down, too!

        Good for you for taking control of your life! Soon you won't be orange shaped anymore! You can absolutely do it!
        ~Amy~

        5'7", 24 years old
        (Re-)Starting Weight- 225-- Current Weight- 164.5 -- Goal Weight- 150

        1st mini goal- 200lbs : Met 5 March 2008!l 2nd mini goal- 185lbs : Met 3 December 2008!l 3rd mini goal- 170lbs: Met 5 February 2009! l 4th mini goal- 160lbs l Goal!- 150lbs




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        • #5
          Re: Sorry guys- Bra Shopping

          OK- I feel better. I don't think I have met any one with G's. Wow- my upper back would be killing me.

          I know all about Victoria and her shameful little secret.... LOL I have never bought bras there. They have never fit me. I did try once and had the same experience only it was matronely ladie and she told me to go to JC Penny's.... LOL

          I am wearing one of my new bras and I think it makes me look bigger on top- separating the top role and dividing the breast. I am sticking out at least another couple of inches. Where as before it all just blended together in one big tire tube.

          Julie
          Re-Start Date 1/03/09 SW 232/LW199/CW 192
          #1 Goal 215 2/11/09
          #2 Goal- 198 4/26/09
          #3 Goal- 189
          #4 Goal- 179 #5 Goal- 160






          July 28th, 2008 Spinal Fusion L4-S1. 85% fused as of Jan 9th, 2009




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          • #6
            Re: Sorry guys- Bra Shopping

            Originally posted by AlaskaGirl View Post
            OK- I am wearing one of my new bras and I think it makes me look bigger on top- separating the top role and dividing the breast. I am sticking out at least another couple of inches. Where as before it all just blended together in one big tire tube.
            Surely anything is better than a big tire tube? I bet they look fine in your new bras- you are just not used to them!
            ~Amy~

            5'7", 24 years old
            (Re-)Starting Weight- 225-- Current Weight- 164.5 -- Goal Weight- 150

            1st mini goal- 200lbs : Met 5 March 2008!l 2nd mini goal- 185lbs : Met 3 December 2008!l 3rd mini goal- 170lbs: Met 5 February 2009! l 4th mini goal- 160lbs l Goal!- 150lbs




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            • #7
              Re: Sorry guys- Bra Shopping

              You are absolotely right. I think it will give the appearance of a waist some where right below the boobs.
              Re-Start Date 1/03/09 SW 232/LW199/CW 192
              #1 Goal 215 2/11/09
              #2 Goal- 198 4/26/09
              #3 Goal- 189
              #4 Goal- 179 #5 Goal- 160






              July 28th, 2008 Spinal Fusion L4-S1. 85% fused as of Jan 9th, 2009




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              • #8
                Re: Sorry guys- Bra Shopping

                Originally posted by AlaskaGirl View Post
                OK- I feel better. I don't think I have met any one with G's. Wow- my upper back would be killing me.
                I am glad you feel better 'cause I sure don't!!!!
                224/200/165
                F 38 (5'7)
                Currently doing couch to 5K program to start running and loving it Check out 'Get Running' if you have an iPhone.

                24 LOST 35 TO GO
                Mini Goals: 200/190/180/170/165




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                • #9
                  Re: Sorry guys- Bra Shopping

                  if any of your girls live near the lingerie/bra shop "intimacy" you HAVE to go!! there is one here in chicago and i think new york and one other state..atlanta maybe? they are amazing and will fit you in your truly proper size. i love them!







                  25/F



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                  • #10
                    Re: Sorry guys- Bra Shopping

                    Originally posted by Zarabelle View Post
                    I am glad you feel better 'cause I sure don't!!!!
                    I hope I didn't hurt your feelings. I didn't mean to if I did. My sense of humor is some times offensive.

                    Julie
                    Re-Start Date 1/03/09 SW 232/LW199/CW 192
                    #1 Goal 215 2/11/09
                    #2 Goal- 198 4/26/09
                    #3 Goal- 189
                    #4 Goal- 179 #5 Goal- 160






                    July 28th, 2008 Spinal Fusion L4-S1. 85% fused as of Jan 9th, 2009




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                    • #11
                      Re: Sorry guys- Bra Shopping

                      Wow, I went bra shopping this weekend too. No fun. And I know what you mean about Victoria's Secret. I have a drawer full from there from when I lost with Atkins a couple of years ago. Can't wait to get back into them, they are a lot prettier than the 40 D's I'm wearing now. )
                      Jennifer

                      F/ 5' 9"/ 48 yrs
                      265.4/246.4/185

                      I'm recommitted to doing this for me!!

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                      • #12
                        Re: Sorry guys- Bra Shopping

                        I went into Victoria Secret when we were in the U.S. the end of November on our black friday shopping spree (we don't have victoria secret in Canada), and was disappointed that I don't fit into their bra's. 45 lbs ago, I was able to fit into some neat looking bra's, which are still in my drawer's, waiting to be worned again!








                        Ida
                        F55 5'5''
                        HW277/LW190
                        Restart Jan/01/09/SW253.5/GW175
                        Mini Goals
                        245Met 1/23/09
                        235
                        225
                        215
                        205
                        195
                        185
                        175

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                        • #13
                          Re: Sorry guys- Bra Shopping

                          Similar issues - 40DDD - they just arent shrinking yet!

                          My husband decided to surprise me with a new one from Victoria Secret (38D) of course no where near a fit. I took it back thinking I could exchange it. No luck!

                          I like Lane Bryant's...they even have pretty ones with plenty of support.


                          SW: 212 (July 24)
                          CW: 191 - restart Nov 2, 2009
                          GW: 145



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                          • #14
                            Re: Sorry guys- Bra Shopping

                            for all you ladies who are feeling sad about v.s. i swear you are not missing out lol. i can fit in their bras and i choose NOT to shop there. your bust can do SO much better!!! half the people working there cannot properly fit you into a decent bra!!!







                            25/F



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                            • #15
                              Re: Sorry guys- Bra Shopping

                              [quote=AlaskaGirl;1000654]OK- I feel better. I don't think I have met any one with G's. Wow- my upper back would be killing me.

                              I too have to wear a 38G and YES my back aches ALL THE TIME.. I am hopeful that once I get to my goal weight I will have had a significant loss in that area. I also would LOVE to have some surgical intervention in that area when all is lost but will assess once I get to goal and see what my wants/needs are at that time. I would like to be max a D cup.. ok maybe a DD for the hubby I don't want to go into shock from drastically changing my appearance in that way. Shoot, I'd be ecstatic if they were just pointing in the right direction!
                              Trisan




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                              *6/29/08*
                              -Under arms, around chest 38 inches
                              -Fullest part of chest 41 1/2 inches
                              -Ribcage 35 inches
                              -Waist 34 1/2 inches
                              -Hips 44 inches
                              -Upper arm left 14 inches
                              -Upper arm right 13 1/2 inches
                              -Thigh left 25 inches
                              -Thigh right 25 inches
                              -Weight 175.2

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