So I don't know where to began about my process. I thought writing this story will help me with my nerves and give other girls confidence to go forward with the procedure. I have neck and back pains. I hate how my breast look and I wish they was just smaller. I've been wanting to do the surgery for years but I just got serious the last year or two. Last year I got approved from one insurance but the deductible was so high I didn't do it. This year I'm trying again and have been denied twice since switching to a different insurance with cheaper deductible . I'm on my third attempt so I'm hoping once I complete all this physical therapy appointment and trying to loose weight I will get approved. I plan to have the surgery by the end of the year if I finally get approved. I will keep this blog updated and post pics as well. If anyone have any advice for me or good tips please let me know
Updated on 17 Jul 2017:
So my last physical therapy appointment is tomorrow. After that I'm resubmitting my claim to my insurance and hopefully I get approved and have a surgery date before the end of the year.
Updated on 26 Jul 2017:
So I re submitted my case today, I got all the documents I needed and did everything the insurance asked so now its just a waiting game to see if im approved.
Updated on 18 Oct 2017:
After fighting the insurance after they denied me because of my bmi, I got approved!! my surgeon submitted a appeal letter along with supporting documents then did a peer to peer review that turned out to be successful. I'm just waiting on now to see when my pre op appointment date will be and my surgery date.
Updated on 18 Oct 2017:
Here are some pics of my breast now. I'm really self conscious about them
Updated on 2 Nov 2017:
I'm so excited, my surgery date is set for the end of the month. I will be getting it done on Nov. 27th. My Pre op appointment is set for Nov. 21st. Now I know when I'm getting it done, I have to start buying stuff to prepare for the surgery. Do anyone have a list? I got a few things already; I guess at my pre op appointment they will let me know the remaining items I need.
Updated on 11 Nov 2017:
So I just got a call from my surgeon office not to long ago and I was told what my out of pocket cost will be. Since I haven't met my deductible yet they will require me to put a $1,500 deposit down until my insurance company bills them. If I owe less than that they will just refund me that amount. I'm pretty sure I only owe $250-500 on my deductible so it's no biggie. I went on my lunch break to grab some more items I might need for surgery and shop for new bras. It kinda felt weird shopping for smaller bras and actually made me excited . I'm a tad bit nervous but more happy than anything . I know this will be the best thing that ever happened to me
Updated on 21 Nov 2017:
So I just left my pre op appointment with my surgeon and it was a success. I paid my deposit and had a chance to ask my surgeon a bunch of questions. Some questions she couldn't answer, I will have to ask tomorrow at my appointment at my pre op appointment with the anesthesia. Here's some of the key things she told me: my insurance require she take over 600 grams per breast. It might be a little more because my breast is big, I will have drains, I will have to get the anchor shape, I will not have a nipple graft, I have to stop all medication and vitamins before surgery and the surgery will take about 4 hours. I'm kind of disappointed I have to have drains because I heard they hurt but I trust my surgeon judgement. Im 5 days away from my surgeon and honestly today I feel excited. Lol a few days ago I was nervous as [RS bleep] but that feeling went away when I thought about how happy I will be after surgery. Its officially count down time; tomorrow is my appointment with the anesthesia and she will tell me what time to be at the hospital the day of the surgery.
Updated on 23 Nov 2017:
It's days away and I'm so upset right now. Yesterday I had my anesthesia appointment yesterday and I was hit with a fee for the anesthesia of $549. Yes I know you supposed to pay them before any surgery, but I thought the $1,500 covered everything. I was told if I don't pay it, I can't go forward with the process. I was just shocked because no one told me about this and I already took out a loan for the deposit. If I would of known it cost more I would of been prepared. I spoke with the financial counselor there and showed her my receipt for my deposit and she then told me that I'm okay since I put all the money down. I felt better and I was allowed to speak to the nurse about the process and sign more paper work about the anesthesia. When I left my appointment I left the surgeon office a voicemail about my refund because I'm curious when I will get it. Fast forward this morning, and the surgeon called me and said that the deposit was just for her office not the anesthesia. Since my insurance is giving them a hard time even though my case was proven medical neccessary , they still not paying for something's up front smh. Im so confused!! And so worried. I plan to call the anesthesia place tomorrow just to double check things because I dont want to be surprised the day of the surgery . If I do have to pay I will have to scramble to pay for everything. I don't know if the devil trying to steal my joy or what, but I pray I don't have any more surprises and I can still have surgery as planned.
Updated on 24 Nov 2017:
So I got a call this morning that my surgery has been moved up a couple hours. Instead of coming in at 830. I will come in at 630, no later than 7, which is good to me. Give me less time I will be hungry lol and over thinking everything. The out patient placed is closed today so no one is picking up the phone to confirm I'm still good for not paying more money. The lady I spoke to today gave me some number to call to get general answers so I called and she pretty said if they told me Im good then Im good. Im pretty sure Im just stressing myself out over thinking. I don't think they will call me to move up my surgery if I still had a balance. I havent even started to worry about the surgery yet because I kept thinking about that. I'm happy God made this possible and pretty sure he will continue making things flow easy like how it was before all this madness #goodvibes
Updated on 27 Nov 2017:
So I'm here at the hospital. Got my iv in and my gown on. Im waiting on the anesthesia to come through. Im still can't believe this is about to happen. My back just started hurting again so that just reminded me of why I'm doing all this. I will update you guys once I'm finished with the surgery
Updated on 27 Nov 2017:
So today was smooth and I did very good in my opinion. I did get anxious and full of jitters pulling into the hospital but relaxed once I got my vitals done and put on my gown.
Here is my day: 630 I arrived at the hospital, 7 something I got marked up. 815/830 went to Operating room. A little before 12 I woke up. I recovered for a hour, hour and half and I was sent home around 130. Ive been sleeping on and off all day. I feel good honestly, Im not in too much complain. Im so happy I took this like a champ and finally got this done.
Updated on 28 Nov 2017:
Since I haven't got a pic of my new boobs yet, here's some with the drains and bandaged
Updated on 2 Dec 2017:
So I went to get my drains removed this morning and had saw my breast for the very first time and I can say I love. Getting prepared for today I was worried they will look botched, I would be weak looking at my new nipples or the drains would hurt being taken out. My doctor appointment was so painless and easy I have nothing to complain about. The drains didnt hurt and once my old bandage was off I felt alot better. The drains and bandage was the most uncomfortable thing. By yesterday I had enough and didnt even want to go outside even though I had to. Im so happy I did this breast reduction and this week was really good for me
Updated on 10 Dec 2017:
So I really didn't want to post this but I like to be real. This journey has been long but amazing and Im glad I finally got the surgery but the last few days have me thinking. My belly is huge of fouese
Updated on 10 Dec 2017:
I accidentally submitted that last post without finishing it. But I was saying my belly is really big to me now Im so rewdy
Updated on 10 Dec 2017:
Im so ready to work out and diet. Like I really need to work on my arms and stomach.I got worried one day my left breast is different then my right. It looks like the cut is slanted on my left breast and my nipple looks a little bit smaller. At first I was worrying about it but I stopped worrying because They might just taking time to heal and who cares at least they smaller. I also have some scabing or a split going on that kind of bothered me. Mu surgeon said thats normal so I will just keep an eye on it. Honestly the close up pictures make it look worse than they are.
Updated on 11 Dec 2017:
it's officially 2 weeks post from surgery.
Updated on 2 Jan 2018:
I don't got too much of update. Today got my stitches removed. 99% of them dissolved by themselves but I had to get the stubborn ones removed . When she took the stitches from around the nipple it didnt bother me but the ones under my breast felt like my skin was stretching when she took them out. I like how my breast is finally start to look normal and all the scabs are finally falling off. Also, my breast starting to even out. My left breast dont look too much bigger than my right breast either