loosing breast volume

[Malaksharif]

i am 29 obese 230 ib, i am just starting again a diet. i lost 44 ib 9 years ago and was ok but my breast volume reduced in a serious way , then i gained weight two years later. now after 9 years am trying again due to health problems to lose weight but am afraid to lose breast volume again,it is annoying as the skin in this part looks really bad.
i do not know what to do about that?any ideas?

[James G Beckerman, M.D.]

You make a great point that physical proportions can change in sometimes unexpected ways when a person loses a significant amount of weight.  When skin is stretched and then weight is lost, it can result in skin sagging and the appearance of stretch marks.  These can be difficult to avoid.  Because breasts can contain both breast tissue as well as fat, weight loss can result in changes in size that are difficult to prevent.  But I wouldn't let this discourage you from making healthy choices to lose weight that will really help you in the long run. Take care.

[Malaksharif]

Thank you so much for taking the time to answer my post,,,,,,,however you explained the process, what about the solution?are not there any hope?

[Jaquta]

I don't know, but perhaps two options could include either a cosmetic or psychological approach.
I have seen weight loss programs where excess skin is removed via surgery.
Depending on the degree of disfigurement, functionality, etc you may opt for this option.

If the problem is more about how you feel then I would definitely encourage you to seek counseling or talk to someone about it.

I don't know if gradual weight loss would minimize the skin effects.

I think it would be inevitable that you would lose breast volume again.  Preparing yourself for that possibility may help you.

Don't let the appearance of your skin diminish your self-esteem and self-worth.

I second what the doctor says.  Don't let your fear of your breasts appearance prevent you from making healthy lifestyle/ behavioral changes to lose weight and regain your health.

J

[SWAGGER493]

I AM TOTALLY FAT 5.6 AND HAS GAINED OVER 40 LBS IN 3 MONTHS (DIVORCE AND STRESS) I AM NOW AT 247 POUNDS,PLEASE ANYBODY KNOW WHERE I CAN GET LIPROTROPIC INJECTIONS IN MPLS,MN AND DO THEY WORK ON SOMONE AS HEAVY AS ME. IVE TRIED EVERTHING UNDER THE SUN AND I MEAN EVERYTHING,-SLIM 4 LIFE IS A RIP OFF-WEIGHT WATCHERS-ALL THE PERSCRIBED PILLS YOU CAN THINK OF AND ALSO EXERCISE NOTHING  AND I MEAN NOTHING HAS EVER WORKED FOR ME BESIDES PHEN-FEN AND THEY TOOK IT OFF THE DAMN MARKET (I WAS SKINNY BABY SIZE 5 THEN I STARTED HAVING MY BABIES AND MARRIAGE AND NOW (I LIKE UM BIG - I LIKE UM CHUNKY) THE OTHER DAY SOME GUY REFERED TO ME AS BIG MOMMA (I ALMOST PASSED OUT RIGHT THERE WHERE I STOOD(I USE TO BE CALLED BRICK HOUSE AND NOW I HATE LOOKING IN THE MIRROR OR EVEN LEAVEING THE CRIB. PLEASE HELP CAUSE I NO SOMEBODY OUT THERE NO SOMETHING...... IM STARTING TO THINK MY AMUNE SYSTEM IS JUST TO USE TO TAKING EVERTHING UNDER THE SUN (NOTHING WORKS) AND ITS SAD CAUSE FOR ME I SMELL FOOD AND GAIN WEIGHT......HELPPPPPP PLEASE SWAGGER493

[Jaquta]

I don't know of anywhere (nor would I probably advocate for it if I did).

The doctor made some comments regarding supplements and ?prescription weight loss medication you may like to read (the post was about prescription Fastin).
He also mentioned possible weight gain after stopping prescription weight loss meds.
(I hope my referencing isn't too far out.  I apologize if it is.)

That's a lot of weight to gain.  I understand how distressing that can be.
May I suggest you also look at the emotional eating forum.  The expert (Dr Gould) also has a website you may be interested in looking at.  It is:  shrinkyourself.com.

I think Dr Beckerman has some excellent advice.  Have you looked at possible strategies on his blog?

I think, in most cases, it does come back to energy in, energy out.

Try keeping a food diary of everything you eat and drink and see if you're able to identify culprits.

I can relate about hating the image the mirror reflects back.  And also the person.  I am very sensitive about my weight and body image and hate what I see (even if it is a distorted perception).

I would also recommend talk-therapy to address underlying issues.  People often use food to mask emotions.

Make small changes as the doctor recommends and you should start to see changes.  Don't give up, but persevere.  If something doesn't work, try something else.

J