A mum hates how her 44L bust impact her everyday life – so she's crowdfunding for breast reduction surgery.
Jacqui Fowler's boobs now weigh a stone each and her bras cost £80 or more.
She suffers with extreme back pain that means she "can't even do the school run".
The 34-year-old, from Luton, Bedfordshire, is also leered at in the street by men who gawp at her curves.
She currently weighs 15st 11lbs and wears size 22-24 clothing – but struggles to lose weight as she can't exercise due to back pain.
"I've always had back problems and I've been diagnosed with sciatica due to my big bust," Jacqui said.
Jacqui added: "I also suffer from fibromyalgia.
"Mild exercise like walking would be helpful but at the moment I'm just trying to survive every day in so much pain."
"In the past, I have tried vigorous exercise to lose weight but I find it difficult to run or jump as my breasts bounce up and down.
"I can't find bras that support me enough."
Jacqui has been self-conscious about her bust since she a teenager as the early developer wore E-cup bras at the age of 13.
She said: "I had a horrible time of it at school with bullies taunting me about my chest and the boys would try to grab me and dare each other to touch my breasts.
"I felt very isolated at school and that has carried over into adulthood. I am at home a lot because I'm so self-conscious."
But despite being in physical discomfort for years, Jacqui claims her request to get free reduction surgery was rejected by the NHS.
She said: "It is painful and expensive having breasts this large.
"I have been back and forth to the doctors for years and I've been sent away with pain killers and I've even had hydrotherapy."
She continued: "Ultimately though the cause of the pain needs to be addressed and that's my bust.
"The doctors have applied for funding about four or five times now, but each time it was rejected.
"The first time, they said it was because they didn't have proof of what other methods of treatment I've tried for the pain, such as physiotherapy and back braces.
"Second time, we tried with all the information they asked for but they rejected it, as they didn't have any evidence to prove that it was causing rashes and pain.
"They then rejected it because my BMI was too high and had to be stable at 27 for a year."
Jacqui added: "I feel so upset – they just seem to be giving excuse after excuse.
"I've had an operation to remove my gallbladder, so I know it's not because they think it's dangerous.
"I can't exercise because of my breasts and I'm depressed. I also feel that because I'm overweight, I'm being discriminated against."
The mum is now trying to raise £8,000 to get breast reduction surgery in the hope it will reduce her pain.
She said: "I've tried asking my family for help and approaching charities with no luck.
"I've also looked into private loans but I can't afford the repayments."
Jacqui added: "All I want is to move around more freely without horrible pain.
"I also want to blend into the crowd in the street instead of always being leered at and stared at by men.
"If I wear summer dresses or strappy tops I see men nudging each other to look.
"I don't want this attention, I just want to live a normal comfortable life."
You can donate funds towards Jacqui's breast reduction surgery on GoFundMe.
The NHS has been contacted for comment.
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