Linda Phillips, M.D.

I been waiting to get this done for years now. My back pain is horrible to the point I have to take ibuprofen 800mg twice a day and sometimes that don't help. I just got approved by my insurance BCBS and I go for pre op on July 11th I'm so excited but scared to be put under. Any tips you all can give to help ease my anxiety.

Updated on 26 Jun 2017:
Another picture big boobs I hate them


Updated on 27 Jun 2017:
I have to wait until pre op appointment to get my surgery date. I need them to give me a surgery date now so I can tell my boss and before my coworkers request the days I need off. My ps told me I need a formal pre op appointment before I can get a surgery date ???? how long did you guys take off from work I was going to only take off two weeks being that I work at clinic I just sit down all day

Updated on 14 Jul 2017:
Finally got my surgery date August 21st I'm so ready to get relief from the back pain and to actually shop anywhere without going to plus for these gigantic boobs. I went to pre op and I asked so many questions. My ps doesn't use drains has anyone had a br without drains how did that go?

Updated on 24 Jul 2017:
I am so anxious waiting on my surgery. I'm so ready for these heavy boobs to go away. I been working out trying to make sure the rest of my body is ping to look good with my new boobs

Updated on 31 Jul 2017:
I had to push my surgery date back due to insurance reasons but it worked out better for me. Meanwhile my back has been in so much pain daily like unbearable I'm trying to wing myself off ibuprofen but I need to ease the pain

Updated on 13 Aug 2017:
The headaches the back pains I'm trying to workout before surgery but the pain is making that impossible. I'm so ready to be normal again

Updated on 17 Aug 2017:
The financial department from the hospital called and told me I only have to pay $450 the day or service. I'm so ready

Updated on 1 Sep 2017:
Surgery is a few days away and I'm trying to prepare myself. I'm nervous and excited. I'm ready to get it over with and start the healing process.

Updated on 3 Sep 2017:
Today I went to get all my medicine I need and I got cocoa butter vitamin e oil. I also got a sports bra I really didn't know what size to get so I just got a Large. Now I'm having trouble finding like tube top throw on dresses.

Updated on 5 Sep 2017:
Tomorrow is the day I'm nervous ???? but I'm sooo ready to be on the other side

Updated on 6 Sep 2017:
Currently at the hospital getting checked in and getting my iv in. I was so nervous my blood pressure was high but it's down now. I'll update after surgery

Updated on 7 Sep 2017:
So after I got checked in and my iv started. The let my friends on the room and we all laughed and talked. I was then taken to the recovery room with my family and friends to be marked up by the doctor. I was so nervous I had to urine again so the nurse rolled me to the bathroom and then bank to the room. The anesthesiologist came in and talked to me and gave me something in my iv to relax me. I said my see you laters to family and friends and they rolled me to the or. By then I was feeling the good stuff the anesthesiologist gave me. They told me to roll over to the other bed. They put some warm leg massagers on me then put the mask on me and told me to breath in and less than minutes I was out. I woke up on the recovery room and I was so nauseous I told the nurse get me something NOW I hate feeling nauseous she said we gave you something I said give me something else. She gave me something else and I was fell back asleep then I heard someone calling my name she said it's time to get up you been in her for a very long time snoring lol I feel embarrassed. The lady which was a classmate of mine said do I want my mom I said yes. My mom came then they rolled me to another room to give me time to fully get up, urine and get dressed. I finally felt the pain so she gave me norco. After about 30 minutes it was time to go. We got to the hospital at 9:15am, surgery was at 12pm and left the hospital at 7pm. I got home and was hungry my mom made me a sandwich and lays chips I tore it up and went to sleep. Ppl have been blowing up my phone so I just silence it. Overall great experience so happy I did it

I didn't have big breasts until about age 20. I went through high school with a perky C cup. Then at age 20 seemingly overnight my breast were a DD. Flash to now (age 27) and I'm in a F cup!

Today, 07-26-16, starts my journey towards a reduction. I can no longer handle the pain in my neck, shoulders, and back. My primary dr suggested I get a reduction to alleviate pain. Today I went to my consult. The surgeon said my insurance has a high approval rate, and that I should qualify for a reduction. She wants to remove approx 750-800cc from the right breast (since its significantly larger) and 650-700 from the left. This should bring me to a large c small d. I'm really excited but I don't want to get my hopes up. I should hear back from insurance in about 2-4 weeks. Fingers crossed that they approve!!

Updated on 7 Aug 2016:
Still having bad back and neck pain. Waiting on decision from insurance.

Updated on 7 Aug 2016:
I think they make me look heavier than I am. I don't like that unless I wear a high collar shirt, I have tons cleavage.

Updated on 18 Aug 2016:
I just got my approval letter from my insurance! Next step is to call the surgeon and set a date!!!!

Updated on 26 Aug 2016:
A pre op appointment is set for Sept 6! I'll get a better idea of what's coming. I'm super excited but super nervous!

Updated on 7 Sep 2016:
Had my pre-op yesterday afternoon. And she won't schedule surgery until the rash under my breasts is gone.
I'm pretty disappointed, but have another appt on Sept 20. She told me the next appt was on Nov 7, but it's highly likely that date will be full come my next appt. She also did it's more likely that I'll have surgery come December. :(

Updated on 21 Sep 2016:
Went in to see if the rash was cleared enough to operate, and I guess it's not. So I'm taking Diflucan to see if it'll clear up, along with putting maxi pads under the breasts to absorb dampness. Also using Nystop powder. Next Appt is Oct 4. I hope this works!!!

Updated on 4 Oct 2016:
Super frustrated.
I know I'm considered obese at 5'7" and weight 296 pounds, I've gained 60 of those pounds since I started having the really severe back pain. However, since being in the care of my surgeon I went from 287 pounds to 296.
My surgeon had such a focus on the rash and yeast infection she neglected to mention that I weigh too much for surgery.
It's something that I should've known from the beginning so I could work on that fact!
Now she wants me to drop 50 pounds, and come back. While keeping the infection away.
Unfortunately I'm seem to have stayed at this weight for 2 months now and walking and dieting aren't enough.
High impact exercise is killing my back, does anyone have any suggestions?
My PCP doesn't have any and my insurance doesn't cover any weight loss programs, or nutritionists.

Updated on 11 Jan 2017:
Haven't given an update in a while. Starting the week before thanksgiving I had started calorie restriction and exercise. I'm now down 28 pounds. And that means 22 left before going back for a re evaluation!!
I think I might want to lose a bit more before making that appointment though.

Side not my breasts haven't changed size at all.