Breast Reduction: Stories
Write a Review16, and Beyond Ready. - Bristol, TN
- jess52801
- posted 1 year ago
- updated 1 year ago
- Not Sure
- Cost: $2,000
- John Bandeian (Bristol, Tennessee)
I am 16 years old, and a Juinor in high school. My...
- 11 Sep 2011
- 1 day pre
I am 16 years old, and a Juinor in high school. My breasts have been giving me problems for about 5 to 6 years now. I started developing at a very early age & I honestly have no idea what size breast I am. I have been referred several times to different surgeons but had a tough time getting an appointment because of my age. Finally, I went to my Primary Care Doctor a few weeks ago and asked him if he could refer me to a chiropractor, because I was getting these horrible knots all over my back because of stress from the weight of my boobs. I explained to him how I was unable to exercise and the horrid pain I have constantly in my shoulders, neck, and back. He referred me to a chiropractor without hesitation, not only that but the nurse decided that she wasnt gonna give up on finding me a surgeon that would take my insurance AND work on someone that is under 18 years of age. A few days later, my phone rang and it was the nurse telling me that she found me a very experienced surgeon that would would work on me and take my insurance. I was so excited and still am, I have been obsessed with looking at before and after photo's, watching surgery videos, and looking at different websites with information about the surgery. I have an evaulation appointment tomorrow around 10:00 a.m. and I'm extremely nervous but completely excited! I can't wait to find out more! I will upload pictures as soon as I get some. :)
Okay, so I went to my consultation & it went...
- 20 Sep 2011
- 8 days post
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Ok my fingers are crossed for you:)
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