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Hoping to Get Rid of the Pain in my Back and my Shoulders - Orlando, FL

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I've been thinking about getting a reduction since...

Bella863November 14, 2012
WORTH IT$7,700

I've been thinking about getting a reduction since my teen years. I've always been way too big. WHen I was a teenager, Everyone looked when I went to the beach. In school, I was made fun of because of my breast size. I have finally gotten to the point that I just can't take it anymore. ! I tried to get this done several years ago. My Primary sent me to a PS and even wrote a letter to the insurance company telling them that I had gone through all of the physical therapy etc already. I was still denied even though I wear an H cup! This time I went directly to a PS, and I will submit to the insurance myself after the fact. I will hope for the best since I took out a loan to get the surgery done.
I have been reading on Real Slel all of the stories from everyone. It has given me the courage to go ahead and just 'go for it'. I had my consult a coiuple of weeks ago, I'm all paid and my pre-op is in a few weeks. I've had my Mammogram and other tests already, so I'm pretty much all set. The waiting is killing me!

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Armando Soto, MD, FACS

Armando Soto, MD, FACS

Board Certified Plastic Surgeon

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Lexi D
November 16, 2012
Hi, Well done on your decision, i know its not an easy one! I can relate so much to what you said about having pain as a result of big boobs. I stay in Scotland & have been denied 3 times on the NHS even though 6 years ago i was in a bad accident in which i broke my back, i'm ok now, apart from dealing with chronic back pain & i know having this surgery will be a life changing experience! Im glad to have found this site, as it's a relief to know we're not alone! I am getting my BR in Bangkok on 15th Dec, as my Dad stays out there & he is going to help me get this op, thank god! Obv i will have all done on the day of the op, can you pls advise what i might need to do before i travel, i leave on the 1st Dec. We'll both be getting the best Christmas prezzies! x
Bella863
December 9, 2012
Getting close Lexi !
Kimmers25
November 17, 2012

Welcome to the community:)

UPDATED FROM Bella863
20 days pre

Well, my pre-op is Monday, and it's getting 'real'...

Bella863December 8, 2012
Well, my pre-op is Monday, and it's getting 'real' now. I am looking forward to it as the next step on my way to a better body. My surgery is just under three weeks away (December 28th), and I know it will be here before I know it. I have my picture to bring to my pre-op appointment of what I want to look like after, It is someone's post-op picture they posted, so it has scars and everything, but the size and shape are perfect. I forget who posted it, but I thank them dearly!
I am so afraid I will forget to buy something I will need after, or do something I need to do before surgery. After my surgery, Christmas will just be over, and the house will be a huge mess! I am worried if anyone comes to see me at home from work, or one of my friends, my house will look awful! My husband and kids will be left to mess up everything as they please! LOL Crazy things to worry about, but I do.

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UPDATED FROM Bella863
18 days pre

I had my pre-op today, and I'm all set for the...

Bella863December 10, 2012
I had my pre-op today, and I'm all set for the 28th. I'm excited, nervous, all of it. Mostly I just can't wait to get rid of these huge things! My PS and the nurses went over everything in such great detail, so I feel very confident. The only thing I am a little sad about is that when I showed him a picture of my ideal new 'look', he said that he will probably not be able to go that small. I am so large right now (40H) that he can't take that much off. He explained why, all about breast tissue,etc. But he did promise to get the girls "up there and perky". LOL I know it will all turn out fine. I just can't wait. I also am trying to remember all of the things I need to get done before my surgery. I have prescriptions to fill, and I want to get a haircut and my nails done. I figure I won't be in the mood or feel like doing these things for a few weeks after surgery, and I want to go back to work looking good,

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Colette9342
December 12, 2012
Bella, As you get all your post surgery items I can't encourage you enough to get two items that my PS, Dr. Soto, recommended. Arnica Montana and Arnicare- I got both at Whole Foods, they have it at both Winter Park and the one right by his office. I still am using the Arnica Montana..the bottle of 200ck is on sale right now at $8.49... usually $10.99. It lasts about 5 days if you take it 3x a day.. The 28th will be here soon, until then enjoy your holiday.
Welshlady
December 19, 2012
There have been studies on arnica Colette and it actually doesn't work many people do use it and say it works but there is no scientific evidence supporting it I could give you a placebo and it would have been just as effective So my advice is not waste your money
Colette9342
December 20, 2012
It works for me and I am a believer in the stuff so it's not wasting my money. It's minimizing swelling but thanks for the info
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