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Arm pits and 'back t!ts'

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Dr-Patient    830

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Wow. Arm pits are actually that--pits!! They are actually concave, they dip inward, not poofed outward. LOL. When applying deodorant this morning, I said well, look at that. It's amazing what near-40 pounds will show you. Plus I see my clavicles (collar bones), etc. BUT...

What I've called "back titties": Mine have gotten a lot smaller; they're more like collapsed sacks now. And they've never been literally on my back. They are more like 'saddle bags' that overhang the side of bras; like a smaller boob behind the main attraction. [Do you know what I'm talking about?] I hate these areas.

Anyone with advice about these saddle bags? Did they flatten out for anyone after losing 50-100 pounds? [i'm stalled at just under 40 pounds, but, just thinking ahead.] Thanks.

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LynRN    294

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I have the back boobs, too and am just under 40 lbs down since surgery as well. I really hope I lose the back and side boobs. I was actually told, when I was being fitted for a bra at Lane Bryant, that the side/back boobs were the reason for my large bra size (band not cup).

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Dr-Patient    830

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Lyn, speaking of Lane Bryant: I got a coupon-thingy from them the other day and i thought I won't need these any time soon! You won't either. Yeahh.

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krysten.warren    32

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Pretty sure these are what you're talking about? Mine have gone down a lot! I'm down 53lbs and 9 weeks out. The one on the right was taken last week!

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Dr-Patient    830

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Wow, you've dropped a lot of inches. Good for you!

My 'saddle bags' are higher. They are just above the upper edge of the sides of my bra. I hope they go away, or at least flatten out.

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Pretty sure these are what you're talking about? Mine have gone down a lot! I'm down 53lbs and 9 weeks out. The one on the right was taken last week!

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krysten.warren    32

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I'm sure they will!!! Just keep pushing. I've been swimming ALOT! Seems to help (:

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Dr-Patient    830

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Krysten, I looked at your pics again, Great change. I'm hopeful. Thanks!

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nesa83    89

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I'm down 72 and I could see my back so much more smoother such I love. I wish my tights were the same =\

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BabySheldon    158

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I'm down 72 and I could see my back so much more smother such I love. I wish my tights were the same =\

Nesa, you are down a ton!!! What are your stats?....

Shel

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