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21 Years Old, 1 Kid, Much Needed Breast Reduction. Austin, TX

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My surgery is this Friday and I'm so freaking...

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k.brownlee
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My surgery is this Friday and I'm so freaking excited and nervous. I'm currently a 32DDD/E and I'm hoping HOPING to be down to a B cup! I will update after my surgery! So far I've gotten my medication and my surgery bras as I was instructed now it is just a waiting game. I've been waiting for this for so long, I'm ready!

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Steven Holzman, MD

Steven Holzman, MD

Board Certified Plastic Surgeon

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February 15, 2016
Good Luck, I've got my date for the end of March. Did you get insurance approval?
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February 15, 2016
Congrats and good luck to you as well. My insurance (United Healthcare) did approve it and I have Tricare as a secondary insurance.
February 15, 2016
Thanks! What all did you send with your claim? I have documentation from chiropractor, general physician, and physical therapy and I'm hoping they'll say yes! So scared though.
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February 15, 2016
All I sent in was pictures and my plastic surgeon sent in a letter of recommendation and I was approved 8 or 9 later
February 15, 2016
Congratulations! I'm scheduled for next Monday the 22nd. Nervous!
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February 15, 2016
Don't be nervous lol
February 15, 2016
I've had two c-sections. I was awake for those. LOL! Not this one. From what I read here, the recovery isn't so bad. A c-section is rough. We will see.
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February 15, 2016
Oh yeah if you can get through 2 CS then this will definitely be a breeze
February 22, 2016
In scheduled for March 1st! I'm very nervous. Thank you for sharing it helps with the nerves.
UPDATED FROM k.brownlee
3 days pre

Timeline up to Post Up

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k.brownlee
I thought I would lay out the timeline for you guys in case anyone wants to know.

January 6th: This was my second appointment with my PCP (primary care physician). On December 15th I had seen a cardiologist to make sure the back, neck, and chest pains wasn't due to a heart problem (and because you guys don't know, I was diagnosed with cancer in the beginning of 2014). After all the tests he determined my pains were coming from my breasts. So fast forward back to January 6th, she sent a referral to my current PS

January 15th: I got married woohoo! Lol

January 21st: My first consolation with my PS, he looked at my breasts, measured them, got my weight and height. Reassured me I was a good candidate as I had concerns that I would have to wait after beating cancer. Told me he would submit the photos he took and a recommendation letter to my insurance for approve. I have UnitedHealthCare as my primary and Tricare as my secondary.

February 2nd: I got approved by UHC

February 11th: Pre Op date, I was informed on the day before and days after "rules". The nurse gave me a handout of post op bras I could get. I got my prescriptions which I picked up same day. Then I met with my PS, we went over the size I want to be which is a full B and how the day of surgery will go.

January 19th is my surgery date! Only 4 days away.

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February 15, 2016
Good luck! Looking forward to seeing your review!
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February 16, 2016
Thank you :)
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1 day pre

2 more days!

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k.brownlee
Surgery is soooooo close I can almost reach it. This week is going by uber slow haha! Im still waiting on the hospital to call me with instructions for the day of surgery. I guess they will call today or tomorrow. I picked up a scar cream that my mother in law says works wonders called Egyptian Magic. It was a little over $20 on Amazon. I've already purchased my post op bras and a few really cute bralettes (couldn't resist)! I'm hoping today and tomorrow go by so damn quick ugh

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February 17, 2016
Wishing you a safe and successful surgery with desired results!
February 20, 2016
I had my breast reduction abiut 4yrs ago. I was an H cup, i can tell u that was the best decision i ever made. Instant relief. Have a speedy recovery.
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February 20, 2016
Thank you