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26 y/o, 185 lb, 34GG to 34 C/D, zero children, lossa boob.
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The bane of my existence: from 34GG to a hopeful 34 C/D
tahtahtatasApril 28, 2018
WORTH IT$10,000
I have wanted this procedure for years and years and years and years. After endlessly waiting for my job, my life, my money, and insurance to all align, I decided I was tired of waiting for the stars to align and just do the damn thing. I’ll be paying out of pocket because my employer-tailored insurance states that a breast reduction is an excluded service (right under “acts of war”, awesome ????)
I had my first consultation 2 weeks ago with Dr Nygaard in Bellevue, Washington. She was so phenomenal and comforting and empathetic and exceedingly capable that I cancelled all of my other consultations. She’s my gal. Her portfolio is a work of art.
For so long I didn’t think this procedure would ever be a reality for me, so I kind of gave up on myself. What’s the point of taking care of myself when I can’t do anything with these rocks on my chest anyway? It’s a dark place. I grew up skating and snowboarding, and everything is so hard. I can’t wait to get to do what I love without being in excruciating pain. I don’t want to be sexualized whenever I put on something that fits. I just want to live. my. life.
Anyway, Dr. Nygaard submitted my case for approval to my provider (Anthem BCBS) just in case, but I’m not counting on that. When we get the final decision from them in the coming week, my plan is to schedule the surgery for late August/early September. I want to lose 30 ish pounds by then (10 down in a month already!) because in addition to pain-free sports, I also want my [RS bleep] to be f*cking perfect and hot. I won’t be doing this again 40 pounds later for another 10k, feel me? (Plus I have a wedding to attend in September. Exes will be present. You get it.)
Anyway, THE JOURNEY HAS BEGUN. FORWARD MOTION AND ALL THAT. Feels good to get this all out explicitly. ??
I had my first consultation 2 weeks ago with Dr Nygaard in Bellevue, Washington. She was so phenomenal and comforting and empathetic and exceedingly capable that I cancelled all of my other consultations. She’s my gal. Her portfolio is a work of art.
For so long I didn’t think this procedure would ever be a reality for me, so I kind of gave up on myself. What’s the point of taking care of myself when I can’t do anything with these rocks on my chest anyway? It’s a dark place. I grew up skating and snowboarding, and everything is so hard. I can’t wait to get to do what I love without being in excruciating pain. I don’t want to be sexualized whenever I put on something that fits. I just want to live. my. life.
Anyway, Dr. Nygaard submitted my case for approval to my provider (Anthem BCBS) just in case, but I’m not counting on that. When we get the final decision from them in the coming week, my plan is to schedule the surgery for late August/early September. I want to lose 30 ish pounds by then (10 down in a month already!) because in addition to pain-free sports, I also want my [RS bleep] to be f*cking perfect and hot. I won’t be doing this again 40 pounds later for another 10k, feel me? (Plus I have a wedding to attend in September. Exes will be present. You get it.)
Anyway, THE JOURNEY HAS BEGUN. FORWARD MOTION AND ALL THAT. Feels good to get this all out explicitly. ??
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UPDATED FROM tahtahtatas
INSURANCE APPROVED!!!
tahtahtatasApril 30, 2018
My insurance clearly stated that breast reduction was an excluded service on my plan, but my surgeon submitted it for [RS bleep] and giggles anyway. As I was already prepared to pay out of pocket I figured any news would be pleasant news.
Welp. It was approved. I have my approval number. I don’t know what happened or how, and I don’t care. The surgeons office told me they can’t change their minds, and that’s all I care about.
I was initially going to wait until September to get this done so I could lose around 30 pounds, but now I want to get this done ASAP because I feel like someone is going to take it away from me.
Does anyone have any experience with losing weight post Reduction? How did it change your breasts? My surgeon told me mine are mainly dense tissue with almost no fat, so I’m wondering if that will mean there won’t be a huge change if I drop 30 ish pounds post surgery? Anyway, I’m on top of the world. Just waiting for the surgeons office to call and schedule. HALLELUJAH!!!!!
Welp. It was approved. I have my approval number. I don’t know what happened or how, and I don’t care. The surgeons office told me they can’t change their minds, and that’s all I care about.
I was initially going to wait until September to get this done so I could lose around 30 pounds, but now I want to get this done ASAP because I feel like someone is going to take it away from me.
Does anyone have any experience with losing weight post Reduction? How did it change your breasts? My surgeon told me mine are mainly dense tissue with almost no fat, so I’m wondering if that will mean there won’t be a huge change if I drop 30 ish pounds post surgery? Anyway, I’m on top of the world. Just waiting for the surgeons office to call and schedule. HALLELUJAH!!!!!
Replies (5)
May 1, 2018
I'm curious to know this too. I'd like to lose around 30 pounds myself, but that's not happening before my June 1 surgery date. Yay for your insurance coming through!
May 1, 2018
from what I’ve read from the ladies on Reddit (r/Reduction) it doesn’t have a HUGE impact on volume/size. here’s hoping...
May 1, 2018
my brilliant surgeon includes armpit lipo with every Reduction. She is an angel.
May 31, 2018
Good luck . My surgery date is Friday 13th July, luckily I m not superstitious. My pre op is not until 27h June. Keen to follow your case as so close to mine. I’d also like D/DD Size, anything better than my current K’s. I’m just hoping they take enough away to make a proper difference. I would be gutted if Im left with F cup upwards. I’m also paying so I feel I have the right to have them looking good too. Fingers crossed x
May 2, 2018
I’m wondering if my insurance will approve it. it falls under Blue Cross blue Shield
May 2, 2018
I had a consultation with my surgeon and he said the way my insurance is I won’t know if it’s approved until after the surgery. no matter who I see
May 2, 2018
that’s bizarre... have you tried getting a second opinion? or calling your insurance directly?
May 21, 2018
Thats the same thing my BC/BS said, I'm located in Maryland also, which sucks, I'm planing on paying, but why in the world have insurance!!!
May 21, 2018
Omg doesn’t it! I’m praying and confident my insurance will cover it. Have you scheduled your surgery? Which surgeon are you seeing?
May 3, 2018
Hi, that is super awesome, congratulations! I would do the surgery as soon as your schedule allows. Take 2 weeks off work if possible. I've lost 15 lbs since my BR in January & there has been no change in my breasts because of the same reason as you....my surgeon said I had enough dense breast tissue to keep them nice & firm. I also had a lift and so far so good. It will be a life changing experience for you! And I'm sure with no regrets! Good luck & hope everything goes well for you :)
May 6, 2018
This is so helpful! Thank you! I don't think I'll be able to take off for two weeks as I don't have short term disability... I'm currently looking at about 6 down days (surgery day included) and I'm hoping that will be enough. I sit at a desk all day, anyway. My surgeon will be preforming a lift and lipo too! So I think my girls will be happy no matter what.
May 7, 2018
You're welcome, 6 days off should be good :) The drive (because of the seat belt) may be the most bothersome thing. I used a small pillow to ease with the pressure. It's a foreign feeling but it'll go away before you know it. The most important thing is not to do any heavy lifting whatsoever. You don't want your incisions to open, especially at the t-zone. The lipo will be the most painful because of the drains and swelling but it will be worth every ounce of pain in the end, less fat cells. LoL Try looking into the HCG Diet. You can loose 40 lbs in 40 days, guaranteed. Take care & don't hesitate to ask if you have any other questions. :)
May 4, 2018
Congratulations! Don't wait to schedule, not because insurance, but just because it's so amazing to be able to breathe and move around without those giant jugs in the way. Regarding losing weight after surgery, did your breasts change size when you gained/lost weight in the past? I agree that if your breasts are mostly dense breast tissue, not fat, and they don't change size when your weight fluctuates now, then I would also guess they won't shrink more if you lose 30lb after surgery. also it might be a lot easier to lose 30 lb without those in your way. IJS.
Bottom line, don't wait for the perfect situation to schedule the surgery. There is no perfect time. Good luck!!!
May 6, 2018
They had a May date and a June date... but I settled on July 10th. My pre op appointment is June 18th! This gives me time to get my deductible in order. Even when I was 40 pounds lighter, I wore about the same size I do now. (GG UK) I even tried on my old bra yesterday to make sure. I am so worried about them deflating. I know this is not supposed to be a vain surgery but like......... might as well, right? I think I just need to trust in the process and everything will be fine.
May 6, 2018
Omg! Just because your surgery is medically justified doesn't mean you don't deserve to have beautiful breasts! Of course it's a vanity surgery to some degree. If you're going to go through all this to feel better you should also get to have the benefits of going braless and really feeling free and cute and light! You've done your time dragging the extra weight around. Everything will be fine, you will be so happy!
May 6, 2018
This made me cry thank you. I’m feeling a weird guilty feeling. Thank you thank you.
May 18, 2018
I’ve heard that weight loss post-BR is no biggie if breasts are on the dense side.
Maybe you can lose 15 before and 15 after?
May 18, 2018
That’s what I’ve gleaned as well. I just got news today that I might have to move my surgery up anyway, so I might not have all the time I wanted to lose weight. Most of it is in my ass and thighs anyway, so I should maybe relax. I’m PARANOID of a deflation situation.
UPDATED FROM tahtahtatas
Scheduled!!
tahtahtatasMay 2, 2018
Dr. Nygaard’s Office called to schedule my surgery date and pre op appointment this morning. July 10th is the day!! It feels like a lifetime away, but it’s just 70 days. The last time I started a countdown from 70 days it was for Hamilton and it flew by, and then my life was changed in an instant. Plus I have to remind myself that I want to use this time to lose as much weight as I can so they’ll be perfect come July ????
I can’t believe it. I had resigned myself to a lifetime in this body, never allowing myself to imagine a life without the constraints of these breasts. I just thought this was prison and I was here for life.
It still doesn’t seem totally real.
That’ll probably settle in on the 9th.
:)
I can’t believe it. I had resigned myself to a lifetime in this body, never allowing myself to imagine a life without the constraints of these breasts. I just thought this was prison and I was here for life.
It still doesn’t seem totally real.
That’ll probably settle in on the 9th.
:)
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May 2, 2018
So happy for you, I go for my consultation today and I'm very nervious!!! I hope my insurance will cover it I have BC/BS also.
May 3, 2018
How did it go!? My surgeon's office said they deal with BCBS fairly regularly. Insurance is so over my head, I don't know how it differs so much from case to case. Good luck!!!
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