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Hi everyone. First, congrats to all the recent post-ops and best wishes for those with upcoming BRs. mybubbies - yours look awesome and I wouldn't worry about being too small, they look great. Tigger77 - I was shocked too seeing my new boobs my first shower. Now, I'm not sure if they are small enough. I wanted a C or smaller. Insurance is covering it so there's a minimum amount that has to be taken out. My PS told me he took about a pound per side. I was a 38DD. I know it's based on height and weight and body frame so I'm hoping its enough. I'm probably a full D right now. I still have lots so swelling and soreness and its only been 2 weeks. I'm 5'3" so definitely not on the short side. I plan on losing 20 lbs. Once I get the OK from my PS, I can start working out. I can definitely say, my back, neck, shoulder pain is GONE!! What a relief not to have that weight dragging me down in front. Whew... Agab511 - As far as pain meds, my PS gave me a RX for Oxycodone (Percocet) ahead of time. I took them for 2 days then had to stop due to bad nausea. After that, I just took regular Tylenol or Ibuprofen. I checked with my PS first with ibuprofen. I was told to shower with antibacterial soap 2 days before surgery and 1 week after. I'm still using it 2 weeks out. What are the 15 pills your PS gave you. You will definitely need pain meds for first 2 days, at least. I took mine every 4-6 hours.

Hi, just read your posts a d wanted to wish you luck on your surgery next week!! Make sure you implicitly state the size you want to be. That's all I've been reading from so many here who had BR. I had mine done 2 weeks ago today. I was a 38DD and asked to be no bigger than a C. My procedure was the lollipop incision (LeJour?). Since my insurance is covering it, I know a certain amount has to be removed. My PS told me he removed about about a pound per side (454g = 1 pound). Right now, I'm still very swollen and somewhat sore. It comes and goes but by the end of the day, I'm pretty sore and swollen. I get tired easier and occasionally feel lightheaded. My procedure was done in day surgery at the hospital. I saw my PS before surgery (he had to mark me up and told what to expect again). I kissed my hubby at 9:55a and got wheeled into the OR. I woke up in recovery about 2p and was on my way home around 4p. I had drains in for 5 days. I saw my PS the next morning and was able to show 48 hrs after surgery. I was on Percocet for 2 days and got off them because they made me so nauseous. I was able to blow dry my no problem after my first shower. Lol. I just took my time. Also, I had pre-op blood work done but I think that's SOP for my area. Anyways, I hoped I answered most of the questions/concerns you posted based on my experience thus far. Again, best of luck!! Oh, btw, only 2 weeks post-op and my back feels unbelievably better!! That alone is worth it.

I just had mine done last week and it was covered by insurance (minus my deductible). I would first go under your plan and find out if indeed, they will cover BR surgery. Some health plans won't do it at all. Some PS don't accept some insurance either. If you have a few reputable PS in mind, find out if they accept your insurance. Find out what your out-of-network deductible will be as well in case the PS you want isn't in-network. Many insurance companies want you to do conservative options first, like a Chiro or PT (which you're doing) and some may want you to lose weight. If your insurance covers BR, you will need precertification and it is based on your bust size, height, weight, medical necessity. There is a certain amount that MUST be removed for insurance coverage. I believe 500 grams (454 grams is a pound), it could be more or less depending on the insurance. I was a 38DD/E and my PS told me he took about a pound off per side. I wanted to be a C or smaller. Right now, with all the swelling, I'm a full D but its only been week. I actually looked smaller 2 days after surgery than I do right now. Btw, is UHC United Healthcare? If so, my insurance is United Healthcare Oxford. I believe my BR surgery criteria falls under the United Healthcare umbrella. Hope this helps and good luck!

Hi. I'm new here. I had my BR last week and feel pretty good. Still swollen and sore but healing ok according to my PS. My drains came out 2 days ago, what a relief! I was a 36E/38DD and I had about a pound taken out both sides (approx 454 grams). I wanted to be a C or smaller. My BR was approved by insurance so a certain amount MUST be taken out for coverage. aussiexpat - what size did you want to end up with? 200 grams is not a lot unless you want to stay large. One week after surgery, I'm still swollen and sore and probably a large D right now. I think you should be fine going to your luncheon as long as there are no complications. I went to dinner with my family and friends 3 days after surgery.