Whew. Okay. So I've been scouring this website since June and finally joined. I am almost 21, 5'5", 150lbs, and according to my last (probably inaccurate) measure at least DDD. I've always had huge boobs, never had a training bra, and finally decided to look into this. I am sure I want the surgery, 100 percent, but the problem lies with insurance. If insurance can't cover at least part of this, there's no way I can afford it--I'm a college student, no explanation needed.
I had my consultation during the last week of August, and was told my info would be sent immediately to my insurance (Anthem BCBS of Alabama). I also was told it'd take 6-8 weeks to get a letter back...
6 weeks later, a few weeks ago, I called BCBS to check up on the status and they didn't even have anything on my file!! So then I called back the PS office and told them and they said they resent it to a different department or something Oct. 3 and again will take up to 8 weeks.. and I called BCBS today and guess what..
3 weeks after they supposedly sent the info, BCBS still does not have anything from the PS office..
told the office and waiting to hear back.
Have any of you had to deal with the hassle of insurance? Particularly with BCBS, or have dealt with Birmingham Plastic Surgery Specialists?
I'm really frustrated. Every day my breasts are a struggle, and I don't feel like I should be the one going back and forth with messages to each office. I don't know who's dropping the ball here, but I feel like somebody is.
And, another 8 weeks?? Are you kidding me? That's the week before finals. The ONLY time I can even get this surgery is during the last 2-3 weeks of December, ain't nobody got time for recovery.
Basically I am just trying to see if anyone else thinks I'm being screwed over, or is it just me.
Updated on 5 Dec 2013:
I got approved 2 weeks ago FINALLY but just now remembered to update it here. I had my preop appt yesterday. Got instructions..time.. and a sore throat : ( my surgery date is in 1 week on the 12th. I am supposed to stay at the hospital overnight..I wasn't expecting that at all. I've never spent the night in a hospital before but my stepmom will be with me so I think it'll be alright.
My shoulders and neck are killing me, it's like they know they only have so much time left to torture me so they're making up for it and giving it all they've got. And I have no tylenol, boo.
I'll get my boyfriend to help me take some before pictures soon. I'm so excited! I can't think about it though or I'll get too anxious. Plus I have finals coming up, the last ones are 2 days before the surgery.
Updated on 11 Dec 2013:
Finally got home from school for break and got my boyfriend to take some before pics. My tablet won't let me upload them though so it'll have to wait!
My surgery is tomorrow, we have to be there at noon and my stepmom is staying the night with me in the hospital since I've never even had to go to the hospital for myself for anything. Much less sleep there.
I should be more nervous but it won't do me any good to dwell on it. Need to get some rest.
Gahhhhjhh I can't waitttttt
How long was it before you could shower? Put shirts on over your head? Lift you arms?
Updated on 14 Dec 2013:
I made it to the other side!! Got home Friday morning! It is hurting some (ranges from 4 to 7 on pain scale) but I already can see my boobs are so small, even with swelling :) I have a feeling I am going to be very happy with them. I am going to get some sleep, details on the surgery and hopefully pics tomorrow!