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So Happy and Ready for my BR! - Fort Worth, TX

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First I want to say how much this site has helped...

rsclpcJanuary 23, 2013
$2,500

First I want to say how much this site has helped me in my journey to have my breast reduction. I have always had big breasts since I was 11 yrs old. I am a 42DDD and i weigh 190. I am 5'3. Everyone has been great on here and so supportive. I just had shoulder surgery last November and when I would try to wear a bra it would hurt so bad, I talked to my ortho dr and we discussed me having a breast reduction. He said that I would definitely benefit from a breast reduction. He wrote me a letter of medical necessity, which I took with me to my consultation with my plastic surgeon. I waited very impatiently for my insurance to approve it, which I got word today that it has been approved; )!!!!!! My personal goal is to lose wait after my surgery so I can feel better physically and mentally. I am so excited and nervous at the same time!!! I am on medical leave and I need to get back to work as soon as possible, the one great thing is I am on short term disability and since my breasts are a big cause of my shoulder problems the reduction will be covered under the disability which will help me financially until I'm able to go back go work.:)

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Matthew H. Steele, MD

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Replies (2)

WindyM
January 25, 2013
Good luck on your upcoming surgery.
rsclpc
January 25, 2013
Thank you so much WindyM. I am eczited and nervous at same time:)
UPDATED FROM rsclpc
2 days pre

Well I had my preop today and my surgery is on Wed...

rsclpcFebruary 4, 2013
Well I had my preop today and my surgery is on Wed at 7am! I am so excited and nervous at the same time.;)

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UPDATED FROM rsclpc
1 day pre

Ok yall, I am all set. I have packed my overnight...

rsclpcFebruary 5, 2013
Ok yall, I am all set. I have packed my overnight bag, changed the sheets on the bed, and about to finish folding the last bit of laundry. I am so nervous that my tummy is upset. I will probably have to take a phenergan before going to bed to help my tummy and to help me sleep. I will keep yall updated on how everything goes. Wish me luck.

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January7ME
February 5, 2013
Good luck tomorrow!!!
rsclpc
February 5, 2013
Thank you soo much January7ME!!!;) I cant believe how nervous I am, I know everything will be fine so I dont know why I feel so nervous. I guess its normal.
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January7ME
February 6, 2013
oh yes, absolutely normal!!! I was terrified!! Just keep thinking about the end outcome and how great you will feel! That helped me to be brave!
rsclpc
February 6, 2013
Thank you so much!;) I'm fixing to go night night so tomorrow will hurry up and get here! Lol! I will keep yall updated.:)
Karen1969
February 5, 2013
Good luck Im so jealous Im still waiting for my date. should have it done by mid may. UK nhs has approx 4mth waiting list . ill follow your post as you recover xx
rsclpc
February 5, 2013
I am so sorry you have to wait that long. Ugh, I thought thr 3 to 4 weeks to get approval from ins was bad... I couldn't imagine 4 mths, but try to think of it like it will be here before you know it. Its already Feb and thanksgiving and Christmas felt like yesterday. Your day will come and I will be reading about your surgery date:). Thank you so much for the well wishes. Did u see the before pics I added today? Aren't they horrid!! Lol! My shoulders, my neck and back will be singing Hallelujah!!! Lol!!!
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Sassycharly
February 6, 2013
good luck! and plz update us when u feel up to it!
rsclpc
February 6, 2013
Thank you Sassy.:) I will keep yall updated. Thank you for ur support.
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chalupatamale
February 6, 2013
Oh you wil be in surgery as I type this. I hope all is going well and you end up with the result you want. Most people do. Congratulations.. and take it easy. Rest and take your pills.. Don't try and be a hero! LOL Pills are good and sleep is good :)
rsclpc
February 10, 2013
Yes I've definitely been resting and taking my meds. Ive been running 101.2 to 101.5 off and on since surgery. I called dr and he advised me to take motrin in between the vicoden, too keep an eye on temp and he wants to see me Mon am. So we will see. It could be my body trying to heal, but ive been on Levaquinn (antibiotics) since Wed. So I don't know what is going on. I will keep you all updated.
WindyM
February 8, 2013
Hope everything went well.
rsclpc
February 10, 2013
Hey everyone thank you all for well wishes and asking how I am doing:) Ive had a very rough few days. Im so weak. I was in surgery for 7.5 hrs. I have 4 drains that randy empties for me every 8hrs. He's soo good to me. I really think they should keep u for 2 nights for pain control before they send u home. He took 2 lbs from each boob and 2 lbs of back shoulder fat from each side. So im a small c big b. Its so weird when I look in mirror. Lol!
Clm123
February 12, 2013
Sorry you are having such a rough time. That was quite an extensive surgery you had. Glad you have someone to help you until you feel better. Hang in there and you'll be better soon
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chalupatamale
February 12, 2013
Wow thats a long surgery. Hope you are feeling a bit better now. 3 weeks will pass in the blink of an eye and you will feel much more human again. I feel like i can do pretty much everything again now.. I still have to be careful but i am not on any meds anymore. :)
rsclpc
February 13, 2013
Clm123...thank you so much for your well wishes:) My husband has been my hero. I do feel so much better today, just tired. Im still on pain meds of course but I am not as sore under my arms as I was. I will keep u updated. Thanks again.:)
rsclpc
February 13, 2013
Hi I am feeling better today. Still resting and taking my pain meds. Thank goodness for pain medications!:) I cant wait for 3 weeks! Lol!
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