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37 Years Old, 38G, Have Been Wanting to Do This for 15 Years. - Boston, MA

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Getting approval took 3 weeks. I have united...

jbdec2015October 20, 2015
$9,000
Getting approval took 3 weeks. I have united health care and I have a 250 dollar copay and with remaining deductible, I pay a maximum of $853. Every penny is worth it. I have numbness in my arms, back, neck and shoulder pain. Grooves in my shoulders, expensive bras etc. my surgeons wanted me to lose about 10 pounds before surgery so I don't get the "dog ear" look in my underarm area. I am 4'11 and 153 pounds. Any one have experience with "dog ears"?
Looking forward to my surgery 11/18.

jbdec2015's provider

Yoon Sun Chun, MD

Yoon Sun Chun, MD

Board Certified Plastic Surgeon

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ArtLover65
October 22, 2015
Eager to see your results next month! I saw Dr. Chun for my first consultation in September. I am in the process of losing weight before surgery, too. Have dropped over 40 since last January. Hoping to take off another 25-30 by the spring, when I will see her again. What technique is she using for your BR? We discussed both the anchor technique as well as the Modified Roberson which has no vertical scar. Not sure yet which would be better for me.
jbdec2015
December 4, 2015
Sorry for delay in reply. My initial surgery date was postponed 2 weeks because I had pneumonia. My surgery was this past Wednesday 12/2 and I came home yesterday afternoon with no drains. All went well. I am sore but feeling really good. I took off my bandages this morning and what a difference that made, less pulling and twinging. The nipples are driving me a little buggy, but I was expecting that. Little zingers of pain, but it is a good sign.
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ArtLover65
December 4, 2015
Happy all went well for you and that you are happily at home!
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pinkivy98
October 22, 2015
What did you do to get yours approved through UHC? I have GEHA-UHC. I wonder if this is the same? I do not have a primary physician and the insurance co. usually want documentation from them. I don't know how to get approved. I am 5'1" 38DDD. I am 45 but my breasts have been extremely large since I was a teenager. I can't take this anymore. I am so tired of the headaches, backaches, & shoulder pain.
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ArtLover65
November 16, 2015
Good luck tomorrow! Hope to see your "after" pictures soon!
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ArtLover65
November 16, 2015
Guess I thought today was the 17th! Good luck Wednesday!
UPDATED FROM jbdec2015
27 days pre

Some pics

jbdec2015October 21, 2015
Just adding some pics

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jcg1963
October 23, 2015
I had my op yesterday afternoon and have not stopped smiling. Went from 34G (UK) to around a D. Will post pics and some lines when ii get home. Good luck And hope you will be as pleased upu did it as i am!
jbdec2015
December 4, 2015
Good to hear, and hope you are still doing well.
UPDATED FROM jbdec2015
16 days post

Surgery done!

jbdec2015December 4, 2015
My initial surgery date was postponed 2 weeks because I had pneumonia. My surgery was this past Wednesday 12/2 and I came home yesterday afternoon with no drains. All went well. I am sore but feeling really good. I took off my bandages this morning and what a difference that made, less pulling and twinging. The nipples are driving me a little buggy, but I was expecting that. Little zingers of pain, but it is a good sign. I am relieved it is over and just concentrating on healing. My 2 year old and 6 year old have been wonderful. My mom is here. And my hubby has been great.

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ArtLover65
December 4, 2015
Congratulations and Happy Healing! I will be using Dr Chun for a BR in the spring, so I am eager to see pics!
jbdec2015
December 4, 2015
She has been wonderful so far!!! Did a beautiful job. I will post soon, slightly nervous to take bra off :)
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gr8gr8
December 4, 2015
Congrats to u darling & happy healing ;-) sounds like u have the support of an awesome family!!!
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