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Finally Approved - Chattanooga, TN

Name: Finally Approved - Chattanooga, TN
Item: Mark H. Leech, MD
Author: WaitinginTn

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My insurance has had me on a limb since Febuary...

WaitinginTnMay 31, 2016

$7,500

My insurance has had me on a limb since Febuary 7,2016. It's now about to be June. They disapproved me the first time because I didn't show that I went to the doctor to complain about my neck or back. Thankful I did since 2013!!! Any who, I am 5'2 145 pounds with size G breast. I have been wanting this reduction since 6th grade.. If anyone can give me any tips please do so...

WaitinginTn's provider

Mark H. Leech, MD

Board Certified Plastic Surgeon

Replies (5)

babycakes112

June 1, 2016

Congratulations. What insurance do you have?

DawnOfChattanooga

June 1, 2016

If you don't mind me asking, what insurance company do you have? I had Aetna and they flat-out denied me. I now have blue cross and hopefully I'll get a better answer. 34hh here.

WaitinginTn

June 2, 2016

I have Cigna. It took a few times but I'm finally approved.. I went to PT on Gunbarrel with complaints on my neck for about 3 months once a week.. Allied Physical Therapy I think that's the name.. Try that way. Also did your doctor send in pictures and did you call Aetna yourself? If not I would do that as well.

WaitinginTn

June 23, 2016

Have you heard anything back? What Doctor are you seeing?

Over and out

June 1, 2016

I got denied from Aetna last year as they said I had no proof of problems in the upper part of my back (only the lower part). Since then I had a huge back surgery procedure (ALIF) in September of 2015. At the end of the year I had MRI and xrays taken of my neck as my deductible had been met with Aetna. Those showed problems in my neck. I switched insurance to Blue Cross of California during the plan switch alloted time and continued with the journey of trying to handle dealing with my pain. I saw my PS in May of 2016 and got approved within a week. Best of luck. Surgery is scheduled for July for me. It is important to document everything and to make sure that your doctors record your symptoms and complaints regarding your breasts during your visit. Make sure to ask them to note it on your chart each and every time.

DawnOfChattanooga

June 1, 2016

Terrific, thanks for the advice. I've been see a chiropractor for the last year for worn out joint problems. Only 28, he tells me to lose weight to help it. I'm average build for a mom of 3 even. I carry all my weight in the upper front. I think I'll just come right out and say it. My boobs are to big and causing me pain. No diet ever made these things shrink. So happy for you. Your near freedom of this curse!

babycakes112

June 1, 2016

That's great so happy for you. I'll be hopefully having surgery in July as well. These insurance companies don't know how it feel to carry these water jugs around

WaitinginTn

June 5, 2016

My surgery date is set for June 26, 2016 and I only have to pay $155. I feel like I just won the show case on the Price is Right with Bob Barker NOT Drew Carey! I want to go buy bras me sports bras but I know better! The insurance company is only allowing me 2 months to have my surgery or it will expire and I will have to start over. No more Back pain and under the boob bra wire marks. Now I'm concerned that my tummy will look bigger since the girls are about to be cut off... Work out system is being planned

phewitt

June 25, 2016

I have anthem blue cross and they approved surgery. Scheduled for July 11th. 36J

WaitinginTn

June 26, 2016

Congrats! What size are you now and what are you going to?

phewitt

June 26, 2016

I am 36 J. Or that is what I was last fitted for. But i lost weight since then and this bra doesnt exactly fit right. I have three over here and they are too small. They are 34J and fit around but too small around. Anyway He said i would go to a C or D cup. My surgery is scheduled for July 11th.

phewitt

June 26, 2016

Too small in cup.

phewitt

June 29, 2016

36J. Doctor says C or D, hoping for C.

UPDATED FROM WaitinginTn

20 days pre

In April of 2015 I had a TT.. It was painful but I...

WaitinginTnJune 6, 2016

In April of 2015 I had a TT.. It was painful but I made it! Wondering if having a breast reduction is the same amount of pain? I didn't do them at the same time because I was unaware that insurance would pay for and didn't have the $$$ to pay out of pocket at that time. I went in fully ready to pay and my doctor told me to look into insurance and I'm so glad I did. I did get pain injections inserted to the muscle wall of my stomach and til this day I can feel certain parts. It's still numb. So I really didn't have a lot of pain unless I sneezed or coughed. Wonder if they have something like that for breast?

Replies (1)

kmfc

June 24, 2016

I just had a TT and breast reduction (Full DDD to C) on June 17th. I am a 41-year -old mother of two. Tomorrow will be my one-week check up. The first two nights were tough with the TT. Never had any pain from the breast reduction. None. It is crazy. My arms were really sore for two days from being in a weird position for the six hours of surgery. Crazy to think that my arms hurt more than my boobs, lol. I am so pleased with my results. For the first time in my adult life, I have a longer-looking torso that is flat. My breasts do not take up all of my upper torso real estate;). I am beyond pleased with my TT...never thought my stomach was capable of being this flat. I am really motivated to make better food choices and cannot wait to wear a bikini!! I was worried that the BR would be painful...so pleasantly surprised!! The TT hurts but worth two days of pain:). By the third day, I was much more comfortable and able to get up and down by myself. Good luck!!!

WaitinginTn

June 24, 2016

Thank you for responding. I went bra window shopping today and the C cup bras were so cute!!! No more Lane Bryant $80 bras!!! I am looking forward to buying bras off the rack and not having to order them.. lane Bryant don't carry bras in 32 or 34G. I have 2 bikinis that I bought and went to the beach 3 times since and I'm still uncomfortable wearing them. I fell like the tummy is still there. Smh..

UPDATED FROM WaitinginTn

7 days pre

It's almost here!!!

WaitinginTnJune 20, 2016

I have an appointment coming up on June 23 just to talk to the doctor about what size the insurance company is knocking me down to and where I will actually be having the procedure at. 3 short days later I will be saying good bye to the aliens on the front side of my chest?????. I haven't purchased any sports bras yet. I will the day I find out what size he think I will be. I'm super excited as anyone else would and ready for it to be over so I can start the healing process. I am not sure how much I would have to pay as of now however I know my insurance covers 90%. So I think I'm ok there.. I hope no surprises will be coming my way as far as money!