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Surgery done 2/25 - Back in for cleaning/restitching 3/18

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Well, today I had my consult with the plastic...

WIncredibleJanuary 7, 2013
WORTH IT$19,592

Well, today I had my consult with the plastic surgeon. I am 40 years old and have been thinking of getting my breasts reduced for many years. I am 5'6" and 152 lbs. I have lost about 25 lbs in the last year, with no change to my breasts. I have had back and neck pain for years and spent countless $$$ on massage. I did also do PT for my back a few years ago and am currently doing PT for my shoulder. I wear a 42 DD bra, but have never been fitted properly, so I am very likely a smaller band size and a G cup or more. :-/ The dr. Is talking about taking me down to a C cup. I think I may ask for a small D/ full C. He gives me an 85% chance of insurance approval. I should know in 2-6 weeks. I feel so brave and empowered that I am actually pursuing this option.

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Joseph Rucker, MD, FACS (retired)

Joseph Rucker, MD, FACS (retired)

Board Certified Plastic Surgeon

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mskdc
January 9, 2013
Hope insurance comes through for you. I'm in the same boat. Good luck and thanks for posting on RS :)
Heights2012
January 10, 2013
Good luck! Just keep thinking positive and it will come together! I was recently approved! I feel like that took a little longer then expected but now I have my surgery date of 2/1 so now I feel like everything is moving together quick! Its exciting just stay positive! Best of luck! And congrats on your future approval!
Kimmers25
January 10, 2013

Welcome to the community.  So glad you joined us:)

Smaller Mom
February 14, 2013
HI! Just wanted to let you know that I used the same dr. as you. Overall I was very pleased with him and also the results of my BR. I had my reduction in June 2012, so coming up on almost 9 months. I was 41 when I had mine, and about the same breast size. I am now a B-C cup and couldn't be happier. The pain and numbness is totally gone!!!! I hope insurance comes through for you. My insurance covered mine and I wieghed more and am currently in the process of losing. Your current weight is where I am trying to get: so I have about 25 more lbs to go. Any type of documentation of previous problems will help with insurance. Good Luck!
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Surgery done yesterday, now I am sitting in the...

WIncredibleFebruary 26, 2013
Surgery done yesterday, now I am sitting in the hospital waiting for breakfast. I have only taken three pain pills so far. It really doesn't hurt too badly. Maybe I have a high pain tolerance. I don't know. The surgery itself took about three hours, started at 8:30am and I was in my hospital room, semi-coherent by 1pm. I had general anesthesia, and so my throat is sore from the breathing tube. Other than that, no bad side effects except intense itching, which I didn't know was a side effect of general anesthesia. Benadryl took care of it though. I've had some IV fluids and antibiotics, and I have drain tubes in. My chest feels tight and swollen, and is encased in a surgical bra. The pain is more of an ache, with stinging along the stitches I guess. I haven't seen anything except gauze and the bra. Supposed to get out of here today, s I'll post more later.

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Tomorrow I see the dr. for my first follow up. I...

WIncredibleMarch 3, 2013
Tomorrow I see the dr. for my first follow up. I assume the drains will come out. I don't know if the stitches will yet. I have had very little pain from this surgery. I'd heard it was quite painful, but I can lift my arms, move freely, just about everything. I am trying to take things slowly to to compromise my recovery, but I feel really good. I'll post more tomorrow after my follow up visit.

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