Finally Going Forward with Plans for Reduction - Baton Rouge, LA

Hi, I've been reading tons of reviews and questions/answers on this site. I guess it's time to post. :)

I'm 31 yrs old with 3 kids. I wear 2 bras every day to keep everything contained and that still doesn't help. I'm scheduled for a consult Tuesday, July 16 to discuss BR. My chiropractor is writing a letter of recommendation to send along with the PS report. Anyway, I'm excited to finally be moving forward with this process. I have wanted to get rid of my large chest my entire life. I had boobs at 10 yrs old. Like I said before, I wear 2 bras every day. I went to a store for a fitting a few months ago and left in tears b/c I was told they didn't sale my size. I thought I was an H but they said I was an I. I was so embarrassed. I have back, neck, and shoulder pains. My chest effects how I breathe. I want to run but lose my breath fast, not to mention that I bounce all over even with an Enell sports bra. I have BCBS and am in hopes they will cover my surgery and that I will be on the road to recovery sometime in August. I plan to lay all my aches and pains out thick at the consult.

I feel almost like it's Christmas. Tomorrow I go for my consult and I can't wait. I picked up a letter of recommendation from my chiropractor today. I'm making a list of questions to ask so that I don't forget anything. I spoke with insurance last week and they said that no pre approval is required as long as my doctor deems it necessary. I can't believe I'm finally going through with this. I've talked about it for years and it seems unreal that it's finally happening.

Are there any suggestions as to what I should ask? Anything that I may need to look for?

My consult was great! I met my doctor and his staff today and immediately was comfortable. The office was nice and comfortable and the staff seemed to want to make me feel like I was the only person there. His nurse spoke with me first and gathered all my info for insurance. Then the doctor came in for the exam. He was very open to my concerns and questions. My sister came with me and added some questions to which he answered. He said that he will remove at least 1,000 cc from one breast and at least 1,500 cc from the other. He was upfront that he may not be able to leave my nipples attached b/c of current location and that I may need a free nipple graft which could/will lead to loss of sensation. He's going to try to leave them attached but won't know until he gets in surgery. Now I'm just waiting on insurance to approve me. The doctor said he has no doubts that they will. I'm hoping to know something as soon as possible so I can plan to have surgery sometime in August.