Therese White, MD

I've been dreaming of this day since 6th grade when I moved into a size C cup before middle school was over I was spilling out of DD bras. I started going to Lane Bryant for bras and having them taken in around the band to get the right fit. I am the first in my family to go through with the reduction surgery because frankly I grew the fastest and my breasts look the worst. My mother is 52 and breast fed both of us and her breasts look miles better than mine ever have. So Monday December 21, I am having my reduction and lift. Happily, my insurance is covering the entire cost based on the years of chiropractic care and deep grooves in my shoulders.

Updated on 22 Dec 2015:
So far, so good. The pain is manageable but not 100%. The incisions burn quite a bit and even though I didn't sleep last night, I can already feel the relief on my shoulders and neck. The surgeon ended up taking 400cc from each breast. Dr. White was amazed at how dense they were so she took a little more than planned. I believe I'm a C cup now but we'll have to wait and see after the swelling goes down.

Updated on 11 Jan 2016:
Facts and thoughts:Tried on a Chantelle brand underwire bra in a plunging push-up with slim removable pads in a size 32DDD and it fit perfectly! I couldn't be more thrilled. I was worried that the surgeon had taken too much tissue but I feel confident in our decision. For the first time in my life my breasts have a nice little jiggle when I walk AND I have sensation that I've never knew existed in breasts. I'm a new woman. Can't wait to start running and hitting the gym weights again!

Health and well-being update: I had a follow up appointment on Friday and my surgeon said that I am allergic to the self absorbing stitches which explains the continued burning sensation since I woke up from surgery. Luckily an antibiotic will help clean that up!

Updated on 12 Jan 2016:

I had my consultation with Dr. White a couple weeks ago and I am starting to get really nervous. I have wanted a BR for almost a decade and I am so afraid insurance won't cover it. I usually wear a 34E/F and I want to go down to a B-cup. Dr.White told me during the consultation that my right breast would easily be covered by insurance but my left breast is a size smaller, which means less will have to be taken out. After hearing this I am so worried they won't cover my procedure at all.

I have had back pain and neck pain for years relating to the weight of mt breasts, and I have a headache practically everyday. It is hard for me to do any kind of cardio with feeling the stress in my neck. I don't have grooves in my shoulders because I only wear bras with padded straps, and I wear the straps on the bony part of my shoulder. I'm worried that the lack of grooves will make the insurance people think my breasts aren't causing enough strain.

I haven't heard from the PS office about my insurance yet. How long did it take for you ladies to hear back from insurance? Did you have to meet certain criteria before insurance would pay? Should I start worrying about this now, or just deal with it when the time comes? I desperately want a BR, I just don't know how I would pay for it if insurance doesn't cover it! How do I stop stressing?!?!

Updated on 23 Sep 2015:
Hi there! Just figured I should add some pictures to give everyone a visual. Hopefully these pictures will be much different in a few months!! I'll update as soon as I hear anything about insurance, and when I book my surgery!! Love always

Updated on 23 Sep 2015:
I seem to be having trouble attaching pictures so hopefully this one shows up :)

Updated on 7 Oct 2015:
So I just found out today (at work no less) that my insurance denied me for BR surgery. I'm starting to feel really discouraged by this. I obviously knew there was a chance I would be denied but I let myself get hopeful. I just don't know what to do now. The woman at my PS office said there were possibly some things I could do and then resubmit to my insurance. By the time I listened to my voicemail she was out of the office, so I'm hoping I can find out some of those possible steps tomorrow.

Did any of you get denied at first and then do something to be approved? I'm wondering what they may have me do. I know physical therapy is an option, though I don't really want to have to do that! Oh well. I guess whatever it takes right?

Wish me luck.