I'm a 27 year old mother of three. I've ALWAYS had large breasts. I started to develop when I was nine. Unfortunately, my oldest daughter who is nine, is also starting to develop. I am now a 38G. My weight has fluctuated over the years but regardless of my weight, I have always been large chested! After finally having enough of the shoulder, neck and back pain I went to see my doctor. She referred me to a plastic surgeon who is very well liked in my community. Score! I had doubts going into the consult. I was SURE he would tell me that I would have to go to a smaller size that I want for insurance purposes. He assured me that my insurance is pretty flexible and he feels he could take me down to a 'D'. Yesterday I began to imagine what life would be life after the surgery, visualizing myself pain free and wearing cute, button up shirts, swim suits and not being inhibited anymore by these monsters! I should know in the next few weeks if my insurance approves the surgery. If they don't, I'll have to begin saving. It's wonderful to read all the entries from other women who, like me, are waiting and then to read about the before and after stories. I'm praying I'll be able to add one of those in my near future!
Updated on 27 Oct 2013:
Updated on 29 Oct 2013:
I just received the denial letter. It states "Approval criteria for reduction mammoplasty include the requirement for 'four to eight visits of physical therapy or chiropractic care, 2 to 4 months of home exercise for cervical, shoulder, or upper or lower back pain". Has anyone gotten one similar to this? It's passed 5 o'clock therefore I can't call my PS or insurance for further explanation. I'm certain it means they want me to participate in PT before they'll consider covering the cost of the surgery. It's a let down but I know everything happens for a reason. I start PT tomorrow and will be going twice a week until the beginning of December. Bottom line is I'm roughly a size G on a thick 5'3 frame. I have permanent shoulder indents, rashes under my breasts, lower back pain and neck pain. My guess is that the person who denied my request is either a man or a woman who has never been in our shoes... Or size bra!
Updated on 5 Nov 2013:
After speaking with my PS office we have a plan! I'm going to complete PT, like the insurance requires, and I'm also going to pay out of pocket to see my old Chiropractor from when I was 16. He is the originally health care professional who recommended I get a reduction. He will assess me and then write a letter to my insurance company. I also need to write a letter stating why I'm in need of this surgery. I will also get a letter from my PT at my re-assessment on November 25th to give to my insurance company. Man, so many hoops to jump through just to prove my need for this surgery! Once I have all the letters, my PS office will re-submit. They said my insurance CANNOT deny then because I will have complete the requirements they stated in writing. I'm hoping it will get re-submitted by the end of November! I'm feeling hopeful again.