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Approved, Set Date Finally! - Richmond, VA

  • Worth It
  • Cost: $5,800
  • Richmond, VA

I have been suffering from huge breasts about a...

  • 9 Aug 2012
  • 27 days pre

I have been suffering from huge breasts about a 48DDDD for about 2 years now. I am only "4'10" so imagine that. I was originially denied by my insurance company. Nevertheless I went back and did two months of therapy and wore a tighttttt bra to make bra marks appear on my shoulders and TODAY I finally got approved and got a date that it will be done. I am so happy and blessed. This issue runs in my family, i'm just nervous of what to expect.

Today is marks the calender, I have 8 days left...

  • 30 Aug 2012
  • 7 days pre
Today is marks the calender, I have 8 days left until I have my BR. It's so hard to explain the numbness I feel from pure happiness! I have been suffering from back pain for soooooo long, will deff update again soon.

Today makes 4 days to go until I have my BR...

  • 2 Sep 2012
  • 4 days pre
Today makes 4 days to go until I have my BR Surgery, All day at work I smiled when my back started to hurt, or my shoulders started to burn with pain from my huge triple D 48's, because I know and am praying that the pain will go away along with the excess breast tissues. I am getting a bit nervous about the pain, I want a speedy recovery because I have a new job that I have to start soon, as well as a 12 month old baby girl.

My surgery was an IMMEDIATE success!! Back is...

  • 7 Sep 2012
  • 1 day post
My surgery was an IMMEDIATE success!! Back is completely gone. My surgeon removed about 9 pounds all together, and i'm very pleased. I got my drains removed today & it hurt so baad! Was in tears literally. I had my medicine before but it didnt help. Other than that everything was excellent. ;)

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Iowa71 (RealFriend) 7 Sep 2012

9 pounds? That is incredible! Congratulations :-)
VonnieMonroe 8 Sep 2012
yup! they are so perky and small now!
natalierw 7 Sep 2012
your uodate sounds great.if i could be so luckyy!!. congeatulations.and quick recovery
VonnieMonroe 7 Sep 2012
thanks! and yes i'm sure you will have a speedy recovery. ;)
natalierw 6 Sep 2012
how are you? Im sure you are great,,let us know when you can..xoxoxo
VonnieMonroe 4 Sep 2012
That is so what im crossing ten toes and fingers for, I start a new job soon that requires me to stand for 10 hours and with the pain im having now I know that it will be impossible.
Iowa71 (RealFriend) 2 Sep 2012

You will be so amazed at how instantly you find relief of your pain!
Iowa71 (RealFriend) 31 Aug 2012

Good luck, Vonnie! Will be anxious to hear from you!
VonnieMonroe 30 Aug 2012
okay thanks!! I was just sxared of that reality. I plan on losing 29lbs afterwarda so im hoping they shrink more with my weight.
VonnieMonroe 30 Aug 2012
Thank you so much ladies! It means alot that you guys are giving me feedback. I dont know if you guys are familiar with tricare but they make you jump through so many hoops! I had to do two months of physical therapy, my Primary Dr faked me "Pain Meds" and they finally approved, it is so heaven sent, because my insurance runs out two weeks after my surgery. Well I have 7 days to go (not counting today) I am sooooooo excitedddd!!!! What size should I suggest to be reduced to? or does the PS choose?
Margie333 30 Aug 2012
We would call that "six and a wake up" at our house.
Boy is that close so glad they finally approved you. They (ins. co.) never have a problem collecting insurance premiums, but boy do they have a hard time paying out when you need something! The PS will have an idea what is best for your frame, but he/she will need your input as to what size you would like to be.
Margie333 30 Aug 2012
How frustrating that they refused you!!!! To make you go through all that after all you had already been through! Well, all that is behind you and you don't have too many more days to go. Will keep you in thought and prayer and look forward to your update!
VonnieMonroe 30 Aug 2012
Yes, it was making me so livid, to suffer like this and have to go stand on my feet for 8 hours at work! Thank you so much for the support Margie. :)
reynok 15 Aug 2012
Congratulations! It amazes me that an insurance company was deny you the first time - there are NO conservative measures that will reduce your pain and discomfort at your size with your height. The important part is you are now on the road - good luck with your upcoming surgery and keep us posted!
Iowa71 (RealFriend) 10 Aug 2012

Congratulations on your approval! You will have such relief, Vonnie! When is your surgery scheduled?
VonnieMonroe 30 Aug 2012
Thank you so much, and it is Sept 6th :)

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