I am thinking about getting a reduction from my 34DDD on a 5ft tall average frame and yes I do have so weight to loose but running is horribly painful and anything aerobic hurts. I just would appreciate an estimate on time off from work before I presue this more. I work night shift on a cardiac floor, most of the work would be boosting people in bed, helping people stand and turning people in bed. Thanks
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I agree with my colleague that it will be important for you to be evaluated for why you have increased in breast size. Then you should be able to have a second reduction. You should be aware, however, that the complication rate with a second reduction is somewhat higher than with a first one and...
Unfortunately, each insurance company has their own criteria. Large breasts (macromastia) or breast hypertrophy can occur in a variety of conditions (family trait, post pregnancy, excessive adolescent growth). In general when the excessive breast size causes functional problems, insurance will...
Exclusion for breast reduction may be excluded from insurance outright, or inclusion criteria might be so restricted that few will qualify. The appeal process is stacked against you, and sometimes when open enrollment comes around it is time to switch carriers.