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My Dream Finally Came TRUE: Approved for a Breast Reduction for my Birthday - Macon, GA

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I have been considering a Breast Reduction for the...

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AshBug2010
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I have been considering a Breast Reduction for the last 3 years. I was never able to seek further info about it bc my insurance at the time considered it a cosmetic procedure which left me with nothing. I was told by a friend who had also had a BR that medicaid will pay for if they agreed that it was medically nesscary. So I made a appointment with a surgeon in Macon, GA October 10, 2012. I was told that it would take 4 weeks before I would find out if I would be approved for the surgery by the insurance company (Peach State). I received a phone call from my doctors office informing me that I was indeed
approved for the surgery and that they would be covering all cost associated
with the surgery. I must say that I'm very excited and happy. Being 5'5, 190lbs and wearing a size 42J is very uncomfortable and to much weight for my small frame. Surgery date is set for November 30, 2012 with my Pr-Op appointment November 26, 2012. Can't wait:-)

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Howard J. Perofsky, MD

Howard J. Perofsky, MD

Board Certified Plastic Surgeon

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October 31, 2012
Congratulations!
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November 6, 2012
Thank u!
October 31, 2012

Welcome to RealSelf.   You will feel like a new woman when this is done.   Congratulations on receiving the approval from the insurance.

Keep us up to date on your process.

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November 6, 2012
Thank u!
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November 27, 2014
Hi sweetie! Congrats on your Breast reduction! I too went to a plastic surgeon and I'm now waiting to hear back from the insurance company. I have a lot of paperwork from my doctor and chiropractor but the surgeon said it wouldn't be needed. He said he would submit photos and a letter from his office. So I'm very worried that I won't get approved :( Did you have any other documents when you got approved for your surgery?
May 24, 2015
Hey! Congrats! I'm curious to know the steps you went through to have this surgery done. Did you have to go see a general doctor first?
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January 13, 2016
What Doctor did you use?
UPDATED FROM AshBug2010
24 days pre

I recently recieved some paper work in the mail...

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I recently recieved some paper work in the mail from surgen that I had to fill out, sign with a witness, and others just information. The forms I had to fill out were a consent form stating that I will do a pregnancy test and if I became pregnant that my surgery will be cancelled....thankful for my IUD....which my husband had to sign as well as a witness. The next one was asking for my permission to use my before and after pictures for other patients to view who were also considering having a BR and the last one was asking permission to release my medical info for the surgery to my school since I will have to miss a few days or weeks. The others forms that followed were a perscription for Iron Pills that I will have to begin taking 10 days before the surgery, a list of medication I could no longer take, like advil, 2 weeks before the surgery and a overview of what I will be doing at my Pre-Op appointment....reading that made me nervous. Not sure about watching the video, lol! My Pre-Op appointment with the MCCG is November 23rd and my Pre-Op appointment with my doctor is November 26th. In the mean time Im Patiently waiting for my new beginning!!!!:)

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November 6, 2012
Welcome and congrats on ur approval
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November 6, 2012
Thank u:)
November 7, 2012
Congrats on the approval. You are right around the corner!!
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November 12, 2012
thank u!
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November 7, 2012
Congratulations on your surgery date. Hopefully my day will be around the same time.
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November 12, 2012
thanks
UPDATED FROM AshBug2010
17 days pre

I recieved an email from doctors office to confirm...

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I recieved an email from doctors office to confirm my Pre-Op appointment via online or to call the office. I think it hit me that my surgery is right around the corner. With my birthday being on the 21st of November followed by Thanksgiving and family fun, my Pre-Op appointment (26th) will be here before I know it. Im neverous and scared all at the same time but I am soooooooo ready for some relief, comfortableness, and much happiness that I have been lacking for....all my life, LOL! Needless to say, Im Ready:) Happy Early Thanksgiving everyone!

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November 13, 2012
Yay not longer !!!
November 13, 2012
congrads.....iI know that u ate so happy this is a birthday gift to remember. My date is the 28 and also a42J iI cant wait.
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November 13, 2012
congrats to u to and yes this is the best birthday get by far. never thought i would ever say the words i dont want boobs anymore, there to diffcult and they get in the way. my husband laughs at me and reminds me how many days i have left till the surgery. i feel like they are worse and so is the pain.