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34y/o AA - 32H Bra Size..5'9 - 179lbs - Birmingham, AL

Name: 34y/o AA - 32H Bra Size..5'9 - 179lbs - Birmingham, AL
Item: Stephen R. Steinmetz, MD
Author: oath

ORIGINAL POST

...So, I've considered breast reduction surgery...

oathJanuary 4, 2015

$6,000

...So, I've considered breast reduction surgery for years, but never went through with it because of the scarring. Now, I'm at a point of complete frustration with my HUGE boobs and I'm ready. I had my first consultation back in October. It went well and it was approved through my ins carrier. I've postponed the procedure because better insurance coverage began on Jan. 1st. I have my second consultation on tomorrow, Jan. 5th and I'm nervous and excited!

The staff told me that if I'm approved I can have the surgery as early as Jan. 8th or 9th! Woosah! Just what I needed to hear...Only thing is, I have a VERY busy month of January and I'm concerned about down time. Can someone please tell me how much time I should plan to be off? I'm an attorney and I have quite a few court hearing this month and I'm wondering if I'll be able to appear in court for a few moments being 4 days out from surgery?? If not, I can reset the hearings.

From what I'm reading on this site, everyone's body is different & it varies, but I'd love to hear from someone that had a speedy recovery (that would give me an idea of how much time I'll need).

Please help!

oath's provider

Stephen R. Steinmetz, MD

Board Certified Plastic Surgeon

Replies (4)

rbtexas

January 4, 2015

I'm 44, 5'6 145lbs, was 32g. Had BR this Mon Dec 29. The first 2 days were tough but after that i have felt much better than I expected. On Friday I drove myself to a dr appt (was there 2 hours) then to a hair appt and did fine. That being said the biggest change was in my energy level. I can do small things but get tired easily. I am already very happy with my result and glad I took some time out for myself. Best wishes to you!

oath

January 4, 2015

That's great news! & thanks for sharing!

ohiogirl41

January 5, 2015

Hi. I was almost 33 when I got mine done. I'm almost 35 now. I went from a G to a C. I felt great except had drainage issues. You probably will be fine but everyone is different so you'll probably will just have to see how you feel.

ohiogirl41

January 5, 2015

I took 3 weeks off just because I could but I would have been fine after a full week if I wasn't leaking. .. sorry TMI.

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