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35, Healthy Life Style. Chico, California, CA

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I have been approved by insurance to have a much...

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I have been approved by insurance to have a much need breast reduction with a lift. My main hope with this procedure is to relieve the pain in my upper back, between my shoulder blades, and neck muscles. I would love to go for a run without getting a neck and base of neck headache. I also have tissue damage under my arms caused by tight bras and underwire.

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Emily Hartmann, MD

Emily Hartmann, MD

Board Certified Plastic Surgeon

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March 5, 2016
Yay! May I ask what insurance you have? I have Select Health and my doctor and surgeon have submitted my request to my insurance and we're waiting on approval. How long did it take for you to get approval? I'm happy for you!
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March 11, 2016
Thanks! I have Blue Cross. It didn't take long after having the MD submit the paperwork. Maybe 2-3 months.
March 5, 2016
Wow! What size are they and what are you trying to go down to?
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March 11, 2016
I am currently a 36 H, I think. That is the bra size, but the right size still pokes out a bit over the top and on the side if I don't wiggle and stuff in all the way. I would love to get down to a small C.
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March 14, 2016
You're going to look great. For as long and pendulous as they are, you have extremely good symmetry (good genetics). My only concern would be that your beautifully fair complexion would emphasize scarring. I just lost a lot of weight and it definitely feels good. I hope everything goes well!
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November 15, 2016
You look awesome!
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November 16, 2016
You should be happy! They look great!
UPDATED FROM Elitruck
1 day pre

Tomorrow is procedure day!

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I went shopping for a couple supportive sports bras today and some tank tops that have the inside support/shelf bra. It is a very odd feeling to think that in 24 hours these tiny tank tops will fit. It has been a wishful thought for years and years now to wear a cute little tank top to bed or around the house with out falling out everywhere =)

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UPDATED FROM Elitruck
1 day pre

Surgery is tomorrow...

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I went shopping today to get a couple of supportive sports bras and a couple of tank tops with built in support. It is odd to think that in 24 hrs these tin things will fit. It will probably be a couple weeks of wearing the sports bras, but I wanted to have a couple tank tops on hand. It has been a wishful thought for years and years to wear something like this to bed or around the house without falling out everywhere!

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March 14, 2016
Congratulations on this big step! I just had mine 3 weeks ago and I have a very similar complexion to yours. I went from an E to a small C, which is what I asked the PS for. Too soon to tell about scarring but I'm pretty happy with the size.
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March 15, 2016
Good for you! How were your first few days home? Did you just sit around and take it easy?
March 15, 2016
Well not to scare you (it's very rare!) but I developed a clot the day after so my first few days involved a lot of doctors and tests. But that isn't normal so you should expect to be home resting most of the time. Good luck tomorrow!!!
March 15, 2016
I hope all goes well for you. I did it over six weeks ago and I am so glad I did it. Still recovering but I have no regrets. Wish I could have done this long ago.