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Booked the Date. REALLY Scared.. Funny After I've Been So Anxiously Awaiting - Minneapolis, MN
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After years of waiting for insurance approval I am...
momof6mnOctober 17, 2013
$8,700
After years of waiting for insurance approval I am officially approved and on the scheduled. I finally got a call back today to start the process. I see the Dr. next Weds again to ask any last minute questions before the procedure. I am So scared that I feel my heart pounding out of my chest.
I have struggled with large breasts since I was in the 7th grade. I was that girl that would wear anything I could to smash them down and not get the attention, the cheerleader that squished them into her "one size fits all - except me" uniform, the runner that wears 3 sports bras to hold them in place and still got blisters, the mother whose babies had difficulty latching on to her large cantaloupe sized breasts and now the grown woman who just wants to wear her bikini without looking like a [RS bleep] star and having women and men doubt they are "real" Really- ugh.
My breaking point.... a car accident 4 years ago leaving me with back pain now coupled with the large breasts = a runner who cant run and a mom always in pain.
I hope to still look like a woman with supple breasts. Im am scared to death of this procedure. Like literally anxiety since I read my approval letter.
My insurance is paying for the procedure - I need to cover the 20% and for the additional liposcution
I have struggled with large breasts since I was in the 7th grade. I was that girl that would wear anything I could to smash them down and not get the attention, the cheerleader that squished them into her "one size fits all - except me" uniform, the runner that wears 3 sports bras to hold them in place and still got blisters, the mother whose babies had difficulty latching on to her large cantaloupe sized breasts and now the grown woman who just wants to wear her bikini without looking like a [RS bleep] star and having women and men doubt they are "real" Really- ugh.
My breaking point.... a car accident 4 years ago leaving me with back pain now coupled with the large breasts = a runner who cant run and a mom always in pain.
I hope to still look like a woman with supple breasts. Im am scared to death of this procedure. Like literally anxiety since I read my approval letter.
My insurance is paying for the procedure - I need to cover the 20% and for the additional liposcution
UPDATED FROM momof6mn
18 days pre
Today I go in for my Preop appointment
momof6mnOctober 23, 2013
I am excited to finally be going in and meeting with the Dr. with my specific questions. I thought this board would offer me solace and comfort but its been a mixed bag so far. The lipo board is full of great feedback on their results and the reduction board women are scaring the heck out of me saying dont do the lipo you'll regret it. More nervous now than when I came on here :(
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October 23, 2013
Hi, I'm confused about what you are saying about the "lipo". I just had mine done on the 14th and I wasn't covered by the insurance at all, but my PS did the lollipop procedure on me and did lipo on the sides. It was included in the cost of the operation. I haven't read anywhere that they regretted doing the lipo? Can you send me a link to some that say that? Now i'm worried :-( I"m healing fine, the only part that is sore is the part where they did the lipo. My ps said that since my breast were so "round" that if I didn't do the lipo then there would be the little "fat pouch" in the crease of my armpit (like when you wear tanks, etc.)
October 23, 2013
I am having the basic lipo that insurance covers under my arm. I am paying extra for abdominal, flanks and love handles. I asked if while I was under they could at that procedure and he said yes he just needs to charge me for an extra hour in the OR for him, the facility and anesthesia. It really isnt that bad. I just have to pay that part a week before in full. My insurance pays the rest of the procedure from start to finish so I avoid the pre op time and the recovery time. If that makes sense?
October 24, 2013
I asked my ps about doing that too! I thought I could kill 2 birds with one stone but she said the br surgery would take about 3 hours and then the Lipo would take another 2 or 2.5 hours (I'm 5'4 and 135) and she said that would be too long for me to be under anesthesia (5+ hours) she also told me that if I did the Lipo at a later date that I could do it on a Thursday and be back at work the next Monday. After just having the Lipo on the sides from the br and being in this much pain from it 9 days post op, I don't know how only recovering for 4 days would even be possible?!
October 24, 2013
Goes to show how different each surgeon is. Mine in total with lipo will be 3 hours. I am just happy as heck I can get it all done at one time :)
October 24, 2013
My PS also talks like it's getting a tooth pulled. I have to laugh because I am confident that if men and that done to their private parts ... Well let's just say they probably wouldn't be up "shopping" the next day. :) I've had a c section and he said that's more painful than what I'm about to do. I hope he's right.
October 23, 2013
Hi momof6mn. I really understand how naturally large breasts can make running difficult... If you could point us to the blogs on the reduction board where the women suggest not doing liposuction, that would be appreciated. I've read blogs and comments on this liposuction board (and on other sites) where people talk about tragic results from liposuction, or about fat regrowth in untreated areas after a year or more. After reading the eye-opening scientific studies, I decided to pay attention to reviews by people who had their liposuction at least one year or more before writing their reviews. There's a couple of really informative discussions on this site. On the discussion I started, the moderator closed the thread to future comments, but it's still up to read. Prettyleaf, it sounds like you had minimal, localized liposuction. Hopefully you'll be very happy with your results. I hope online discussions can help women (who have experienced longterm results and /or done extensive research) educate each other before having risky procedures. Personally, I've found the information I was given by plastic surgeons to be incomplete. Momof6mn, I hope that your breast reduction goes well.
October 23, 2013
THanks.... just random responses from people who didnt like the results. I no longer am worried about their responses to be honest now that Ive visited in length with my PS today. He is a highly recommended PS and his results are amazing. I work out a lot and am going to eat clean until my surgery in 3 weeks and hope to go into it with a healthy mind and body :) Thanks for the response.
October 24, 2013
Would you be so kind as to point me to the blogs on the reduction board where the women scared the heck out of you saying don't do the lipo you'll regret it? Thanks.
UPDATED FROM momof6mn
8 days pre
A week from Monday... almost there!
momof6mnNovember 2, 2013
I spent one day last week picking up everything I could think of that I need. I am trying to coordinate dinners for the kids, time my hubby will be here and when my best friend can come help. I Will be posting my before pics this week. You ladies that have posted theirs already are my heroes. Toughest thing to do is to focus a photo on areas of your body that you truly hate. UGH. I like to remember my body before kids and pretend this time in my life (body wise) didnt happen ;) I hope all my Nov. ladies are doing well.
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November 2, 2013
I had a reduction, lift, and lipo done on October 14th. My results are fabulous and I have no regrets! Do get yourself a Genie bra - they can be found at Walmart for $10.
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