41 Yrs Old, No Kids, 36K - Austin, TX

I wish I'd done it sooner, too! It's life changing!

I don't understand your question. Are you asking why I have no children? Or, since I have no children, why I would want a reduction?

I have always gotten a lot of attention because of my boobs. Definitely not the kind of attention I want! I chose Dr. David Mosier. I really like him and have heard nothing but great things. Who is your surgeon?

Hi! I was just wondering if you've had surgery yet, and if so, how you're doing. Good luck!

My surgeon is also Dr Mosier. My pre op is June 20. I cannot wait. So glad to hear that you chose Dr. Mosier.

Dr. Mosier is fantastic. So are his staff, and all the nurses at Northwest Hills Surgical Center (hospital downstairs where your surgery will be performed). Dr. Mosier is also very punctual. I've had 3 post op appt. so far and I am always in and out within 10 minutes, which is much appreciated. I am so glad I chose Dr. Mosier! Good luck with everything. I hope you'll post updates!

Thank you for the encouragement. I wish I'd done this in my early 20's! I hadn't been too concerned about whether insurance would approve the surgery because my boobs are so ridiculously big, but now that the ball is rolling I keep thinking of everything that can go wrong. For example, during the consultation, ps told his assistant it would be 360cc off the right, and 460 off left. I did say I wanted to be d or dd, but from a k that doesn't seem like enough. I've also been thinking I should just go proportional. I have always hated my big boobs- was just afraid of not looking like myself anymore.

I hope you have a speedy recovery!

I have been seeing a chiropractor, have monthly massages, and have tried physical therapy. My surgeon noted this, but didn't ask for documentation. He said we'd send documentation to insurance if I was denied so we have something to appeal with. I don't know if he mentioned it at all in letter requesting authorization. Insurance would know about chiropractor, though...they've been paying and there are many, many claims.

Thanks for responding. Yes, you have a point, insurance would know what you have been doing since they pay for some of it. Lol Hopefully I get as lucky as you and get approved the first time around. Thanks again and look forward to hearing about your surgery and recovery!

Thank you! Good luck to you, too. What insurance do you have? I have united healthcare choice plus. I called about a week ago to let them know request was coming and the guy I spoke to made it sound like they pretty much approve it if request comes from a surgeon.

Thank you as well! I have Anthem BCBS and it's a PPO if that makes a difference. That is great news because another women on here mentioned that her surgeons office said United Healthcare can be one of the hardest insurances to get this approved through. So, either your doc worked his magic with his request and how he worded it or your insurance is changing their ways. Either way, you got approved and that's all that matters! :)

I know what you mean...I was a K. Insurance didn't choose my size, although I know they have their requirements. At my initial consultation, I said I wanted D or DD...I was afraid of not looking like myself anymore if I went too small. However, after thinking it over and considering that my back pain wouldn't go away if not enough was take off, I told my ps that I just want to be proportional. He said he would try to get me to a full c or small d, but we'd have to see how it goes during surgery and I'd just have to trust him. I actually loved that he said that and never doubted his confidence.
Post op he said that he took off even more than he thought he would (4lbs!) and that he thought I'd be a d. I have no idea what I am, as the swelling is just starting to go down, but I'm happy with my size.