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Breast Reduction and Tummy Tuck at 49 - So Excited!!! - Bradenton, FL
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I am so thankful for this website!! I have been reading all of the reviews here on RS and they are so helpful in calming my nerves. My story is similar to many. I started developing early and have always had large breasts. Right now I am a 38DDD. As for my tummy, one pregnancy at 22 and it was never flat again!! My weight has always fluctuated; I gain and lose repeatedly. The last time I lost weight my boobs were left sagging, so I started tightening the straps on my bra to hold them up and then the neck pain started. I did have date set for breast reduction in 2013 which was supposed to be covered by insurance, but as it turned out the doctor said (12 days before surgery) he could not remove enough tissue to meet the insurance's criteria. I will spare the details but I was completely devastated! I had the pity party to end all pity parties!!
Fast forward. I'm shopping for bras last weekend and I decided I'm ready to try this again. I really need to have the BR done to alleviate my neck pain but I very badly want a tummy tuck too!! I didn't think I could afford both but I decided to at least check it out. I had my mommy makeover consultation on April 23 with
Dr. Lacerna. I was so thrilled when I found out I could afford both!! I scheduled my surgery for July 7th...it seems so long to wait but I know it will be worth it!!!
Thanks for taking time to read this and best wishes to all of you! = )
Pictures are coming.
Fast forward. I'm shopping for bras last weekend and I decided I'm ready to try this again. I really need to have the BR done to alleviate my neck pain but I very badly want a tummy tuck too!! I didn't think I could afford both but I decided to at least check it out. I had my mommy makeover consultation on April 23 with
Dr. Lacerna. I was so thrilled when I found out I could afford both!! I scheduled my surgery for July 7th...it seems so long to wait but I know it will be worth it!!!
Thanks for taking time to read this and best wishes to all of you! = )
Pictures are coming.
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April 27, 2014
Heya Kiwi :) I'll be 49 in a couple of weeks too and I'm giving myself a BR and TT for my birthday lol! I'm too chicken as of yet to post pics of myself, but I'm VERY close to your body type/look. I, too, am a 38DDD/G and can't wait for these boobs to be gone. The AB gov't is paying for that portion of my surgery and I am opting to get the TT done at the same time... why not right? They're carving me up anyway, may as well get the full deal. I'll see if I can get brave and post pics and we can go thru this together :)
April 28, 2014
Hi finallygoingforit. We do have a lot in common! I read your review and can totally relate to thinking about this non stop! Thankfully we have this website to share our journey with others who can understand what we are going through. I swear it's every other thought for me. = ) I will definitely be following your journey and since you go first, you can let me know what to expect! = )
April 27, 2014
Hi there :)
I would suggest that your curent surgeon resubmit your claim. Especially since you plan to pay out of pocket anyway. My friend was denied last year as well, well new consult and resubmitted and she was approved. Good luck on your journey, I will be following you.
April 28, 2014
Thank you jo1119. I actually saw a doctor for a second opinion right after that happened and my insurance stated the same thing; they would cover surgery only if at least 482g were removed from each side. Both doctors said it would not be safe to remove that much. My breast are large but not very dense as it turns out. I appreciate you looking out for me though! = )
April 28, 2014
So sorry that wont work :(. I am very fortunate that my insurance covered my reduction. I had 308 gm from one side and 310 gm from the other side. I do not regret my decision at all. I should be a C cup. My daughter thinks I went to small. I just laugh and tell her that is because she has never seen me with normal sized breast, lol. Good luck and I can't wait to see your results.
April 28, 2014
Thank you. I wish it would have worked out too. I'm glad it worked for you though. What insurance do you have if you don't mind me asking? I also want to be a C cup. I think that size is perfect! It might look small for me too until everyone gets used to it. I'll be watching your progress! = )
May 18, 2014
I know what you mean about density. My breasts were extremely dense wiith little fat tissue, per mamogram. PS stated even if I lost another 20 lbs my brest wouldn't change in size. I didn't even think of the density of the tissue in relation to weight. Thanks for mentioning that.
UPDATED FROM Kiwi111
3 months pre
Uh oh, not sure about surgical facility!
Okay, so I think I should have checked this information out before scheduling surgery but it appears the surgery will be done in a very small private facility which doubles as the physician's office in the next town over! I'm having serious second thoughts about this. I still have a consultation scheduled with another local PS and I'm going to keep that appointment. This could prove to be an expensive mistake since I had to put a $500 non-refundable deposit. Ouch!!! To all of you ladies who haven't scheduled your surgery yet, I would recommend checking out the surgical facility and its accreditation before scheduling. My bad! = (
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April 30, 2014
I had breast reduction many years ago before having children. I had implants (childbirth did its thing) and tummy tuck on Jan 9th. I am not very happy with my results right now. Please, please make sure you make everything clear to your dr and get everything he is going to do in writing! Good luck!
May 1, 2014
I am so sorry you are not happy with your results. = ( Thanks for the advice and I hope you can find a way to have a revision.
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