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Counting Down - Jonesboro, GA

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  • Jonesboro, Ga

Hello I'm 25 years old 5'3 and 150lbs...

Hello I'm 25 years old 5'3 and 150lbs.I'm currently a 36G and I plan on going down to a small D large C. I went to go see my PS on the 10 of August and two weeks later I got a phone call and a letter in the mail saying that I got approved,my treatment will be covered by BCBS.I'm so ready I know that this going to be life changing.

I will be posting before photos

I know it's been a while but I'm back now.I went...

I know it's been a while but I'm back now.I went down to a 38D which I'm happy with But I sometimes feel like I look bigger still and its been five months since my surgery.I hope that I go down to a small D large C..I'm not really sure on
how long the swelling last I heard any where from five months to a year depending on how much tissue was removed .I had about 750grams removed from both breast. I will be posting pictures so if I can remember how to.

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darkandlovely 18 Nov 2011
@Chanel1021, Just wondering how has everything been going since the surgery? Its been a while since you've updated. I hope all is well :-)
MsPerry 22 Sep 2011
Hadassah
i dont think there is a non surgical way to reduce breast other than just losing weight, but sometimes not even that works.
Hadassah 22 Sep 2011
I used to be a 34B,and the last time I was measured,was a 36F.Am not happy,and have lost my confidence.Is there a non-surgical way to do a breast reduction?Please help
Iowa71 (RealFriend) 21 Sep 2011
Good luck!!
Angiemcc (Community Manager) 20 Sep 2011

We'll be thinking of you tomorrow! Please let us know how it goes.

Chanel1021 20 Sep 2011
Sept 21,2011
Iowa71 (RealFriend) 20 Sep 2011
Oh Wow! Good luck!! You will be in my thoughts tomorrow!
MsPerry 20 Sep 2011
Good luck Chanel! :D

Iam having my surgery done next week Tuesday!
9/28/11
Iowa71 (RealFriend) 19 Sep 2011
When are you having your surgery Chanel?
MsPerry 19 Sep 2011
Hi Ms. Chanel1021

I have also been approved for my BR by Tri Care. I plan on going down to a Full D. Iam a44DDD or 40F. But when have you planned your surgery for. I havent yet set the date yet either. Im callin in today to see what days that they have available..
also iam starting a BR journey video log on youtube..
my link is http://www.youtube.com/user/keshia46
you should subscribe and leave questions or comments.
keep us all updated to let us know ur progress in ur breast reduction
Angiemcc (Community Manager) 20 Sep 2011

You can also see MsPerry's awesome video in her RealSelf review, here! Thanks, MsPerry!!!

MsPerry 21 Sep 2011
Not a problem. I just want everyone else here to know that we are all going through the same thing and all of us are all very similar
MsPerry 21 Sep 2011
I hope your surgery went well!! My surgery set for 9/27/11
i hope your recovering well

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