had a breast reduction with lipo on 1/2011..first mammogram was 2/2012..got a call back on right breast...everything turned out okay. went for second mammogram after reduction this week and have now gotten a call back for tomorrow on left breast..question is when does everything settle down on being called back and a baseline is established? this is very nerve racking.
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Lisa Lynn Sowder, MD (retired) - Account Suspended says:
If you were to come into my office, I would refer you the Weight Loss Clinic at Swedish Hospital in Seattle. Your large breasts are a symptom of a much more serious disease and that disease is obesity. My guess is that you have high blood pressure and are at least pre-diabetic...
The primary determinate at your age is if the breasts are still growing. If the size has been stable, you appear to be an excellent candidate for a breast reduction. Good luck, it will be one of the best decisions you can make as it will change your life.
Our office treats insurance cases the same as private. It does seem strange that you are not getting a call back. You might try one more time and let the office know that you are considering going to another surgeon. You may need to find an office that will return your calls as this will be very...