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Approved for breast reduction with United Healthcare
ORIGINAL POST
Approved for breast reduction with United Healthcare
BoobGate2018October 22, 2018
I received notification that my breast reduction was approved on October 16th, 2018 and I have scheduled surgery for December 6th. I have my pre op appointment on November 9th.
I began my quest for smaller boobs by going to my PCP in May of 2018. She referred me to 6 weeks of physical therapy and gave me the referral to the pLastic surgeon. The PS wanted me to get an EMG to make sure the tingling in my fingers didn’t have any other causes. After my EMG, I called UHC and asked what the requirements were and they said it his has to be deemed medically necessary. So I submitted all my medical records to the PS office to start the authorization process and got approved on the first try.
I am in NJ and use Cooper Hospital doctors. They have a breast cancer treatment center and specialize in breast reconstruction, so I am praying their knowledge will help ensure I get a great result.
Let the countdown begin.....
I began my quest for smaller boobs by going to my PCP in May of 2018. She referred me to 6 weeks of physical therapy and gave me the referral to the pLastic surgeon. The PS wanted me to get an EMG to make sure the tingling in my fingers didn’t have any other causes. After my EMG, I called UHC and asked what the requirements were and they said it his has to be deemed medically necessary. So I submitted all my medical records to the PS office to start the authorization process and got approved on the first try.
I am in NJ and use Cooper Hospital doctors. They have a breast cancer treatment center and specialize in breast reconstruction, so I am praying their knowledge will help ensure I get a great result.
Let the countdown begin.....
UPDATED FROM BoobGate2018
25 days pre
Pre Op Appointment
BoobGate2018November 10, 2018
First, some stats that I didn't put in my original post.
I'm 43 years old, 5'6, 165lbs
Had my pre-op yesterday 11/9. Since stalking the reviews on this site and researching, I had a list of questions on my phone lol. Feels like its so far out since I won't have surgery for almost a month. But as the surgeon said, it will fly by. I did not meet with the actual surgeon, but the same resident who was in my initial consult. This didn't make me feel warm and fuzzy, but I know it's the price of doing the procedure through the hospital
My surgery will take place in the hospital
I will have drains in for 1 day and will stay in the hospital overnight (I was not expecting that. Even though it does make me feel good to have that little extra cushion)
I do not need to shop for a post op bra yet. They will have me in a binder that they provide for about 2 weeks. After that, I can go shop and have the ability to try on some bras, so I have a good fitting one and I'm not just guessing what to buy
I do not need a FNG. The distance between where my nipple is and where it should be is 14. something cm and they only consider that for 22 cm + Yippeeee
I will have the tape on for about 2 weeks
Dissolvable stitches that are on the inside only. No external stitches
I'm a single mom and will need to drive before 2 weeks. I also drive a stick. He said as long as I'm not on narcotics and I'm not driving cross country, it will be OK
He would not give me a size per se, but that it would be in proportion to my body and I will look great. I told him I do not want a B or smaller. I'm not a small girl and it would look weird.
After the meeting, I went and did some blood work and made my post op appointment, so it would be something I didn't have to think about first thing after surgery.
It feels real now lol
I'm 43 years old, 5'6, 165lbs
Had my pre-op yesterday 11/9. Since stalking the reviews on this site and researching, I had a list of questions on my phone lol. Feels like its so far out since I won't have surgery for almost a month. But as the surgeon said, it will fly by. I did not meet with the actual surgeon, but the same resident who was in my initial consult. This didn't make me feel warm and fuzzy, but I know it's the price of doing the procedure through the hospital
My surgery will take place in the hospital
I will have drains in for 1 day and will stay in the hospital overnight (I was not expecting that. Even though it does make me feel good to have that little extra cushion)
I do not need to shop for a post op bra yet. They will have me in a binder that they provide for about 2 weeks. After that, I can go shop and have the ability to try on some bras, so I have a good fitting one and I'm not just guessing what to buy
I do not need a FNG. The distance between where my nipple is and where it should be is 14. something cm and they only consider that for 22 cm + Yippeeee
I will have the tape on for about 2 weeks
Dissolvable stitches that are on the inside only. No external stitches
I'm a single mom and will need to drive before 2 weeks. I also drive a stick. He said as long as I'm not on narcotics and I'm not driving cross country, it will be OK
He would not give me a size per se, but that it would be in proportion to my body and I will look great. I told him I do not want a B or smaller. I'm not a small girl and it would look weird.
After the meeting, I went and did some blood work and made my post op appointment, so it would be something I didn't have to think about first thing after surgery.
It feels real now lol
Replies (11)

November 12, 2018
How exciting ! My surgery is 12/12 so u will be just about a week ahead of me! My pre op isn’t until 11/27 though. My surgery is in a surgical center in Albany so I don’t think I will be staying the night in there
November 12, 2018
The three of us will be going through lol the fun together. It will be cool to get support through all stages of this roller coaster.
I didn’t think I would be staying overnight, but I guess hospitals are different. I won’t complain lol

November 12, 2018
Yea I would take it! Round the clock Care, pain management etc etc lol yes very exciting. I’ve bookmarked your review to stay up to date with ya !

November 20, 2018
I’m so excited. How are you guys preparing? Have y’all bought anything yet?
November 20, 2018
I have a shopping cart full of stuff on amazon lol but I don’t know what I’m acting going to get lol I’m not buying the post op bra til after surgery since I will be in that binder. So I just want the vitamins. I’ll probably pick up as I go based on the doc’s recommendations. I shop from home as much as possible.
I have a few meals that I have to cook and I want to iron my son’s school uniforms for a week, so I won’t have to be bothered with that stuff.
I can’t believe you are about to be done already!

November 20, 2018
I know right the closer I get to my date, I get a little more nervous. I know God’s got us though. We’re going have great recovery’s. I have 6 days left, I don’t think it’s going to sink in until I’m on the table and they’re saying breathe in lol.

November 24, 2018
How are you doing? How are you preparing so far?
November 24, 2018
Hahahaha I’ve haven’t done much of anything. I have a few things in my Amazon cart (soap, scar cream, vitamins), but other than that, I’m just doing the countdown. The week of my surgery I will be running around like crazy. But at least I won’t have time to sit and dwell on the surgery.
You are Monday, right? What time do you have to be at the facility?

November 24, 2018
Yes, and I have to be there at 7am. It’s like time has slowed down lol.
November 24, 2018
I feel like everything is on fast forward!
What have you done to prepare?

November 24, 2018
I have my vitamins, gauze, laxatives, and 4 bras for after surgery. I’m holding off on the stuff for scars until my first post op appointment so he can tell me what I should get. However, I do plan to make an oil mixture from some oils I found on google. Along with maybe Mederma and whatever the doctor suggests.
UPDATED FROM BoobGate2018
7 days pre
Went to the gym today.
BoobGate2018November 29, 2018
I can’t wait to be able to work out without wearing 2 bras and still flopping all over the place. The instructor had us doing this one exercise on our back and my boobs were all under my neck. ????
One more week and I will be on the other side!
One more week and I will be on the other side!
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December 4, 2018
Under your neck lmaoo I know the feeling. My Zumba classes are going to ice me black eyes! Almost here !!
December 4, 2018
Hahaha yes! Like ughhh Wearing 2 bras does absolutely nothing once I start jumping around lol Just 2 more days now!

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