I'm 32 years old, I'm 5'4, 270 lbs. My bra size is 54 DD I have 7 children with REAL BAD BACK PAIN! I have Medicaid, am I a candidate for a breast reduction?
January 22, 2014
Answer: Medicaid and reduction. Your BMI is 46. The government says this is in the obese range. This increases your risk of complications from surgery.I like to see BMI below 30, which means you have to lose about one third of your weight. About 90 pounds. This will be safer and make your breasts smaller. The amount of breast which would be removed would be less and make for a better overall result.As far as Medicaid is concerned, you might have difficulty finding a plastic surgeon who accepts Medicaid. And Medicaid might not cover your reduction at all. Try a University teaching hospital to get some guidance about weight reduction and surgical options.This is a process and you've only just started on it. Good luck.
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January 22, 2014
Answer: Medicaid and reduction. Your BMI is 46. The government says this is in the obese range. This increases your risk of complications from surgery.I like to see BMI below 30, which means you have to lose about one third of your weight. About 90 pounds. This will be safer and make your breasts smaller. The amount of breast which would be removed would be less and make for a better overall result.As far as Medicaid is concerned, you might have difficulty finding a plastic surgeon who accepts Medicaid. And Medicaid might not cover your reduction at all. Try a University teaching hospital to get some guidance about weight reduction and surgical options.This is a process and you've only just started on it. Good luck.
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