I didn't have my breasts completely removed, but I had them reduced. They were huge and disproportionate to my tiny frame. I got about 2 lb. removed from each one. They're still pretty big (34 DD) but at least that's a size of bra you can get in most stores. Before I was more like a 30 J (tiny frame, huge boobs) and couldn't really find that size. The bras in the plus size stores are for women who are big all over. I was hoping it would relieve the stress on my neck and upper back, but unfortunately it did not. However, I do think I look more proportionate now.