Did anyone get the lapband surgery after a breast reduction? If so, did your breast sag or are you considering getting breast implants or would you consider getting another breast reduction?

If you are asking 'when' to have breast reduction, you should have it after the lap band. However, if you want to make sure your insurance will pay you want to have the reduction pre-op because many insurances will not do it below a certain size.

I went to the Plastic Surgeon in Nov. and he said I should come back and see him 6 months after I have the lap band done. He said when doing a breast reduction they reduce them to be proportionate with your body size and not down to a particular cup size.

I agree wait until after surgery with the band. You will loose alot of breast tissue. Trust me on this one!

I've had a breast reduction about 5 years ago. They were supposed to be a C cup but they were closer to a D. I'm at my heaviest weight now while I am a DD they are no where near what they used to be. I am waiting on approval for lab band now. My suregeon told me that if I loose wieght they will get smaller if I gain bigger. Were they a "normal" size when you were smallest? Mine always huge even smaller. If I had to pick ~ lab band 1st. My reduction helped my confidence but smaller boobs made me realize how big my belly was. Crazy huh! I'm a little worried about how big/small they will be if I get approved for lap band.

PS It was sooo much easier to get approved for breast reduction!

thanks for all the responses!!I received a breast reduction in May 2008 (this year) and quite concerned if my breasts will sag once i loose the weight. Deciding to get the lapband will be a difficult one b/c i do not want to have additional surgeries after my weigh loss to get breast implant or breast lift. I will meet the requirements for the lapband at the beginning of next year 09 and quite concerned about how they will look. Any suggestions on what to expect?????

Never really thought about it. I'm more worried about the loose skin. My consultant was saying they are working on a plan to help bariatrics with the loose skin. Tummy tucks and breasts lifts for everyone. I am starting to worry what if I d/n like this new body! What does happen with the belly fat and arms and yes boobs?

i am concerned about the excess skin.but what else can we do. most ppl i have spoken with said they do not have excess skin..but would they tell u. as long as they look good w/their clothes on ..why would they say otherwise.