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Breast Reduction, 10 Years In The Making - Atlanta, GA
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05/06/13 Where do I begin...? My name is...
05/06/13
Where do I begin...?
My name is Margaret and I have had a large chest for as long as I can remember (okay, since 5th grade / 11 years old). I matured physically at such a young age that I had a hard time coping or managing the changes. As I got older it quickly became clear that my chest was a popular topic among fellow students. I was always thin so my large chest was very noticeable.
By my senior year of high school I was a full DD and at 5"2 and 125 pounds it was a serious source of pain, both mentally and physically. At 19 years old I began to gain a considerable amount of weight and by 22 years old I was over 165 pounds. I started seeing doctors to find out the source of the weight gain and in October of 2012 I was diagnosed with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome. The weight gain had increased my breast size to the point that I could no longer find a bra that fit in a regular clothing store.
I'm currently stuffing my overly-large breasts into a DDD, but I know I am MUCH bigger. I am in the process of controlling my weight with exercise and diet but it is going to be a long journey.
I currently have Kaiser Permanente as a health insurance provider. I have had a few issues with the process so far and I'll explain it all in detail below.
I went in for my initial consult with the PS on April 5th, 2013. This was easy, painless, and informative. It was a relief to hear that I was a perfect candidate. He took a number of pictures for insurance approval reasons. I was told it would take up to 2-3 weeks to hear back from insurance. At the end of week 3 I called and after a few hours on the phone I was told there was a "glitch" in the system and the request wasn't put through. It is now one week later and I am still waiting to hear back. I will absolutely know whether the surgery is approved by Friday the 10th.
Stay tunedQ
Where do I begin...?
My name is Margaret and I have had a large chest for as long as I can remember (okay, since 5th grade / 11 years old). I matured physically at such a young age that I had a hard time coping or managing the changes. As I got older it quickly became clear that my chest was a popular topic among fellow students. I was always thin so my large chest was very noticeable.
By my senior year of high school I was a full DD and at 5"2 and 125 pounds it was a serious source of pain, both mentally and physically. At 19 years old I began to gain a considerable amount of weight and by 22 years old I was over 165 pounds. I started seeing doctors to find out the source of the weight gain and in October of 2012 I was diagnosed with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome. The weight gain had increased my breast size to the point that I could no longer find a bra that fit in a regular clothing store.
I'm currently stuffing my overly-large breasts into a DDD, but I know I am MUCH bigger. I am in the process of controlling my weight with exercise and diet but it is going to be a long journey.
I currently have Kaiser Permanente as a health insurance provider. I have had a few issues with the process so far and I'll explain it all in detail below.
I went in for my initial consult with the PS on April 5th, 2013. This was easy, painless, and informative. It was a relief to hear that I was a perfect candidate. He took a number of pictures for insurance approval reasons. I was told it would take up to 2-3 weeks to hear back from insurance. At the end of week 3 I called and after a few hours on the phone I was told there was a "glitch" in the system and the request wasn't put through. It is now one week later and I am still waiting to hear back. I will absolutely know whether the surgery is approved by Friday the 10th.
Stay tunedQ
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UPDATED FROM MargaretB
1 month pre
05/08/13 Good news to report! I got a call this...
05/08/13
Good news to report! I got a call this morning from my insurance provider and was told my surgery was APPROVED and it was covered 100%! I am walking on air!
I am scheduled for surgery on June 17th at 7:30 am. I will most definitely be checking the forums for info and advice. Yayyyy!
Good news to report! I got a call this morning from my insurance provider and was told my surgery was APPROVED and it was covered 100%! I am walking on air!
I am scheduled for surgery on June 17th at 7:30 am. I will most definitely be checking the forums for info and advice. Yayyyy!
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May 9, 2013
Yay!!!! So very happy for you! You are on your way to the little side :-) Congrats!
May 10, 2013
Happy for your news . Waiting is the worse . You will love the new boobies . Life changing for real!
UPDATED FROM MargaretB
1 month pre
Feeling A Wave Of Feelings
Wow! What a whirlwind. I waited patiently to hear back from my insurance provider and now that I did, I feel like everything is moving so quickly. I am going on vacation with my family next week (going to be laying out on a beach- woo hoo) and once I get back I will only have 3 weeks before my surgery.
I am starting to have feelings that I had no clue I would feel. What if my stomach (which is a bit larger than I would like) is much more noticable after my surgery? What if I am too small? What if I'm still too big? What if I have complications?
I know that all of the what-ifs are something I just have to deal with because it will all be worth it. I'm just being a worry wart. And I also think the waiting period is making me anxious. I just want it all to be over with.
Okay.. I'm done rambling for now. Check back later today for pictures. I am finally uploading pictures of my current size tonight.
I am starting to have feelings that I had no clue I would feel. What if my stomach (which is a bit larger than I would like) is much more noticable after my surgery? What if I am too small? What if I'm still too big? What if I have complications?
I know that all of the what-ifs are something I just have to deal with because it will all be worth it. I'm just being a worry wart. And I also think the waiting period is making me anxious. I just want it all to be over with.
Okay.. I'm done rambling for now. Check back later today for pictures. I am finally uploading pictures of my current size tonight.
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