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This is the beginning of my "blog". I'm nervous,...
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This is the beginning of my "blog". I'm nervous, anxious, and excited. I started this quest about 3 years ago. My breast seemed to start growing after I turned 35 - WTF! I was a comfortable full "C" cup and very active in tennis. However, now I am a size 34H - even though I really think I'm bigger than that because my H bras are saying "hello - umm yeah no". But let's just go with 34H for now. Anway, I'm very happy to have found this website after stalking the internet looking at women's breast reduction photos for about a year. The stories here have made me more comfortable and confident in my decision. You ladies really are superstars and it's really great to have a site like this one where there's a community of women who went through and are currently going through the exact same thing as me! I just want to be able to wear button down shirts, where slim fitting shirts/dresses, and damnit just be able to zip up my coat in this 10 degree weather for goodness sake!!
I haven't gotten approval from my insurance company but I'm moving forward anyway and PRAYING that they will reimburse the cost after the procedure. I will say that while my surgeon was recommended - Dr. Michael Olding, I have not been that happy with the staff support. It worries me a little bit that they are not following through with requests from my insurance company. I understand that doctors have a hard time getting reimbursed from the insurance companies and a lot of time the surgeon request payment up front for the procedure - especially when it's considered cosmetic, however, in my case I was reassured by his staff that I should have no problem getting reimbursed for the procedure - so what the problem? I just hope that once they receive payment from me they don't forget to fight to get me reimbursed.
I'm scheduled for my pre-op next Friday and my surgery is January 30th. Again thanks ladies and I will keep you posted.
I haven't gotten approval from my insurance company but I'm moving forward anyway and PRAYING that they will reimburse the cost after the procedure. I will say that while my surgeon was recommended - Dr. Michael Olding, I have not been that happy with the staff support. It worries me a little bit that they are not following through with requests from my insurance company. I understand that doctors have a hard time getting reimbursed from the insurance companies and a lot of time the surgeon request payment up front for the procedure - especially when it's considered cosmetic, however, in my case I was reassured by his staff that I should have no problem getting reimbursed for the procedure - so what the problem? I just hope that once they receive payment from me they don't forget to fight to get me reimbursed.
I'm scheduled for my pre-op next Friday and my surgery is January 30th. Again thanks ladies and I will keep you posted.
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UPDATED FROM yboobs
19 days pre
Insurance Anxiety
My Surgeon requested payment up front which I'm prepred to do but I'm having a little anxiety wondering if the insurance will pay for this after the procedure has already been done?? Has anyone else done the procedure first AND THEN requested to be reimbursed or had your doctors office request payment for the procedure??
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UPDATED FROM yboobs
19 days pre
Breast Reduction Drains
Is it better to keep your drains in longer? I've been searching the site and I can't seem to find any posts relative to the drains and how long they should stay in and if there are any benefits to keeping them in longer. I spoke to a woman about her reduction and she said her surgeon kept hers in for like 5 days...
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January 11, 2014
I had my drains in for four days. My surgeon said he only uses drains when necessary, dependent on how much fluid is collecting during surgery, and leaves them in until less than 20 cc per side is draining. Good luck!
January 11, 2014
What you've written raises red flags. The Dr was recommended but you're not pleased with the staff support. You're paying up front and having anxiety/concerns about getting reimbursed. This is a pretty big decision and you should have as much comfort going in as possible. I'm not telling you to change your mind but urging you to think long and hard about whether you honestly feel this is the right doctor for you. I'm a firm believer in "if the courtship isn't good, the marriage won't be much better" so if something feels off to you dig deeper and either get your concerns addressed... now... before you're sedated and at the point of no return... or go to additional consultations and find a doctor that gives you a better feeling up front. I wish you the best in making your decision. As far as the drains go, mine were removed on day 5 at which point I was pretty irritable and wanted them O-U-T. I will say I've had no complications and had a remarkably smooth and uneventful recovery. Feel free to check out my review. Each doctor has their own protocols and reasons for whether or not drains will be used and how long they will stay in. That's something... one of many things... you'll need to trust your doctor about. Again, good luck with your decision!
January 12, 2014
You are absolutely right about trusting your PS and I did seek other consultations from 2 others however he is the one I felt most comfortable with. I'm just hoping they do all they can in getting me reimbursed.
January 12, 2014
Ok trust your gut. They don't call it women's intuition for nothing! ;-) Hopefully all the financial issues get resolved quick and smoothly so you can devote your post surgical energies to healing!!!
January 11, 2014
Congrats on your upcoming surgery - I had surgery on 12/16/13 and my drains were removed on 12/24. It depends on how much fluid there is and in my case there was allot and I went from a "J" cup to a "C" cup.
January 12, 2014
Thats excellent and exactly what I'm hoping for. Im more than likely a J too so we are in the same boat. Are you happy with your new boobs? Is there anything you would have done differently?
January 12, 2014
I am mostly happy- the shape isn't what I want yet but my ps said the shape will fill out over the next few weeks to months. I was so uncomfortable prior to surgery and now I feel free :-)
January 13, 2014
Well it's still relatively early I suppose ... did the PS recommend a certain bra to assist in the shaping process? Free....:-) that makes me smile - that's what I want - to be free!
January 13, 2014
My ps didn't suggest a bra - but ive been wearing different little support bras and a geni bra with the padding the kind of sculpts my boobs into the proper shape.
January 12, 2014
I am 13 weeks PO, went from 40DDD/E, and I'm now 40C! So glad I did it. I had my drains in for 7 days, but the draining slowed to a crawl by day 5. My doc just doesn't like pulling them right before a weekend, so I had to wait til Monday (7 days PO). Typically, they want the drainage to get down to 30cc or less before pulling. They are a bit of a pain, but I think they help keep swelling down. Hope this is helpful. Best wishes for a safe surgery and speedy recovery.
January 13, 2014
Hi Suzy - thank you for the well wishes! I read keeping drains in for longer is recommended for swelling as well. I'm just praying for as little discomfort as possible but I know the first few days will be quite rocky.
January 12, 2014
Yvette, I am in the process of still interviewing surgeons, I had a consultation with one on past Friday. She was very patient and explained a lot in more details unlike the past consultations. She mentioned, she tends to place drains in most ethnic patients, she said we may age nicely but our scintilla reacts differently to trauma. From few of the reviews I read mentioned having drains in as long as possible helps with the healing.
It is a huge step in choosing a surgeon, be as picky as possible. Even if you have your surgery scheduled, I say add couple more consults that will either confirm that you have chosen the right doctor or make you reconsider him. Good luck and keep us posted
January 13, 2014
I don't really have any anxiety about the doctor skills to perform the surgery. He is the Chief of Plastic Surgery of GWU hospital and has performed surgery on several well known public figures. However I am concerned about his/his staff's lackadaisical attitude towards getting my costs reimbursed.
January 13, 2014
Also my primary care physician wants me to see her breast surgeon before I go in...I have a history of breast cancer in my family and I have to constantly get biopsies and breast exams because of this. I started interviewing PSs about 3-4 years ago once my boobs started increasing in size and he is the one I felt had the right experience and frankness that I was looking for. I need someone who is straight to the point and doesn't sugar coat things. He seems to be just that person. I'm just ready to get it done.
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