Breast Reduction in Progress - Cary, NC

Thanks for your feedback. I am an H now and want to go down to a C cup. My surgeon's office did give me some good suggestions on documents to provide. I believe I have a good chance of getting approved. I appreciate your suggestions.

Yeah, just be ready that you might not get all the way down to a C. It's possible that you will, but it kind of depends on the composition of the breast. If they take too much you can loose too much circulation and the risks are greater. Sometimes they don't know for sure till they get in there. I'm an M and they got me all the way down to an E and lots of ladies on here have had much more removed than I did, so I think you have good chances.

Ok...that's good to know about the circulation. Thank you again.

Thank you so much. I wish I would have tried to get this done sooner lol. When doing my research, I was stunned by the number of breast reduction surgeries that are performed every year. Hopefully I will get my doctor's letter by next week so I can get this going. I will provide an update soon. My insurance company gives decisions in 72 hours from the time they receive the request so thankfully I won't have to wait a long time for their decision.

That's great that they decide quickly. I think that was the hardest part and I kept doubting myself while waiting to hear. I also assumed I wouldn't be approved so I wouldn't be too disappointed Hoping it's good news for you.!

Thank you Lisa. It will probably be the longest 72 hours of my life LOL.

Thank you so much!! When is your surgery? I showed my PS pictures of what I wanted to look like also.

God worked in my favor!! I presented new information to my insurance and found out today that they approved me!!! Thanks for your encouragement!

So very happy for you. Won't HE do it? So when (if you haven't already ) set up a surgery date? So I'm new at this, but if you have ???s please don't hesitate to ask me or anyone else here on real self . As far as I can tell, we're all in this together. I'll answer what I can and what I've learned here and talking to previous ones who've had it done. I know one thing for a fact, after its all said and done, you feel a whole lot better. I'm almost 5 weeks post op. Other than looking down and seeing the girls about gone and a very few minor issues, I forget sometimes I even had it done. Does that make sense to you? At least I hope I said it right lol. Good luck on the next phase of your journey. XOXO

Thank you so much! Yes he will! My surgeon's office is going to call the hospital to check their schedule in order to give me a surgery date. I should know in a few days but it will be sometime in September. I'm so grateful for this online community. The encouragement and information is so helpful! I'm sure I will have questions. Your response makes perfect sense. Were you in pain after surgery or at any point once you went home? How much were you able to do for yourself during the first week of surgery? I can't wait to be able to look down and see my feet without having to move my breast out of the way. It seems like the recovery is not too bad which is great. I'm so glad to have the insurance part over with. I posted one picture this evening. I will post more along the way.

Ok, here goes. First of all, I stayed overnight and was cathorized so I didn't get up the same day. Next morning they took it out and I got up and went to the bathroom and nurse brought me a pan to wash up. No pain except when I first try to get up so I would hold my breasts. Never asked for any pain meds while in the hospital and my PS thought I was from another world. At home I would only take them when I changed my bandages. I couldn't do too much or should I say I wasn't supposed to. Hun whatever they tell you NOT TO do,DON'T. No bending,reaching and no lifting. I haven't been cleared for a shower yet,yikes!! Be sure to have someone to do your laundry, cooking, driving etc. But I did make it a habit of moving around 1) to prevent blood clots and pneumonia and 2) because I'm used to being in my feet 8hours a day.I can't tell you have marvelous I feel. I feel you about moving the breast out the way just to see something down below them. Now I can see everything. Sometimes it just amazes me as to why I took so doggone long to do this. Thirty years ago i would have had the best time of my life. But because i was so self conscious abiut my boobs, i shied away from being in much company. But look out here i come lol. Im just kidding . But seriously, i have mire confidence in myself but im still that quiet person (until you get to know me) i just like to have fun, no drama or fighting here. Hope everything works for you. Sorry, didn't mean to write a review in a comment.

I sure will! Thanks.