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Gynecomastia Talk / Re: I am new here

« Last post by Midagemoobs2 on Today at 01:58:20 AM »

Let me add my welcome! It sounds like you maybe have some self blame from the past few years of being out of shape. Let go of that all the way; reading both posts, you were probably predisposed (as most of us here) and it would have shown up in some fashion anyhow. Gynecomastia is a much more common condition than most think (more than half have it by 60 in varying degrees), and genetics and many other factors that contribute are out of your control (or as with some meds choices which may be a risk/choice that is the lesser of evils), again let it go.  Only a doctor can determine if it is regular gyno with tissue or pseudo with mostly fat, but either way it's there. If you are trying to get in better shape, that's great too.

The great thing is now that you are seeing where you are objectively, you can make choices that are right for you. If you choose surgery and vetted your doctor (and there are some very skills surgeons), looked at sample pics for people with similar body types to yours and think it will be a positive life choice for you, it's the right decision for you and your situation.  If you decide to live with it, it's the right decision for you and your situation.  Best of luck and feel free to reach out whenever you need. And you'll help others in the process so please share your journey wherever it takes you.

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Photos / Re: What I'm Wearing Today

« Last post by Parity on Yesterday at 06:15:10 PM »

Today, I’m wearing a plunge bra.  Very supportive and keeps my breasts lifted.  It’s padded.  Good thing because I work in air conditioning all day.  My nipples would poke through my scrubs in an unlined bra. 

That bra looks good on you.  Great choice.

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Photos / Re: What I'm Wearing Today

« Last post by Parity on Yesterday at 06:14:17 PM »

Today I am wearing the Wacoal Halo Lace in 34D. A popular bra with our community and I understand why.  Feels lovely to wear and about as comfortable as a bra can be in hot weather.

That looks great.  I'm away from home for a while and my halo lace 40D is one of the three I packed.

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Photos / Re: What I'm Wearing Today

« Last post by curiousk on Yesterday at 04:01:19 PM »

Today, I’m wearing a plunge bra.  Very supportive and keeps my breasts lifted.  It’s padded.  Good thing because I work in air conditioning all day.  My nipples would poke through my scrubs in an unlined bra.  

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Gynecomastia Talk / Re: I am new here

« Last post by Ironmaiden3122 on Yesterday at 01:02:59 PM »

  Welcome Ironmaiden.  Life is hard when society builds boxes that they deem the standard and acceptable. Many don't fit in the box by no fault of their own.  The outsiders.  They shame those outsiders and look at them as odd and not acceptable.  This is wrong.  I feel shame is given but we don't have to accept it.  Many time ones physical shape is out of ones control.  Other times it's driven by events happening around them.  Everyone has to say to themselves that not everyone is educated in all maters.  They don't understand the why one is over weigh or as a man developed breast, you pick the issue.  It's their problem if they don't want to understand.  I, we, YOU must learn we are unique and special people. 

  I feel it took a lot of courage to openly say how you feel.  A huge step forward.  Good for you! 

  I hope you learn that your not alone and many of us here have learned how to live with it and live a healthy life in spite of having breast. The biggest step is accepting yourself.  Then what others say and think will not matter.

  To shame, look at disparagingly, mock and ridicule is easy.  It takes someone with strength, courage and backbone to chin up and live.

Best to ya mate.  Chin up,keep talking and reading.  Your not the only one dealing with appearance issues.  I love me and others despite their appearance. Someone with good character is who I like to chum with.

Parity 

 

thanks so much for your kindness and words of support.  This is exactly why I joined here and just what I needed.  That was an emotional day for me so I needed some time to unpack all of this.  I know a lot of people have it a lot worse than me and luckily I haven't gotten the ridicule or the stares.  At least not that I know of.  My heart goes out to everybody that is dealing with these things I admire all of you for the way you support people and the way you handle these things.  

about 10-12 years ago For awhile I got myself in the best shape I could be.  I was working out and doing well.  I still was not able to wear certain shirts, but I had a drawer full of shirts that I could wear with confidence and started to feel good about myself.  Then I got into a car accident and got depressed, and then the pandemic happened and I was scared about employment and the future and after a year, I was in the worst shape of my life and slid backwards.  and now here I am.  Thanks again for everything.  

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Gynecomastia Talk / Re: I am new here

« Last post by Ironmaiden3122 on Yesterday at 12:54:36 PM »

Welcome

thanks!

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Gynecomastia Talk / Re: I am new here

« Last post by Ironmaiden3122 on Yesterday at 12:54:16 PM »

Many like you
Many have gotten here via other paths

Welcome aboard, lots to learn from lots of different people.

Read on …

thanks so much for the welcome and I look forward to reading other people's stories 

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Photos / Re: Pictures from our youth

« Last post by Justagirl💃 on Yesterday at 10:41:25 AM »

They are having a show a picture from your youth day at the centre. It might be fun to do here too.

For certain reasons I will only say I am one of four.

My best guess is the one with glasses. But who knows. Nice looking picture!

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Photos / Re: Pictures from our youth

« Last post by taxmapper on Yesterday at 10:05:17 AM »

They are having a show a picture from your youth day at the centre. It might be fun to do here too.

For certain reasons I will only say I am one of four. 

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Photos / Pictures from our youth

« Last post by Justagirl💃 on Yesterday at 06:56:52 AM »

They are having a show a picture from your youth day at the centre. It might be fun to do here too.