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29 Years Old No Kids over these large breast- Colorado Springs, CO
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So I been wanting a reduction for some time but...
reduction1215September 4, 2015
WORTH IT$6,500
So I been wanting a reduction for some time but for whatever reason thought it would be too much of a headache going through the process of getting it approved. I'm insured through tricare and other women I knew who got one said it took almost a year of appointments and complaining to get it approved so I was not trying to do all that. I went in for my usual pap and expressed to my doctor that I wanted a breast reduction she could look at my breast and understand why. They are very heavy lol. So she put in a request to tricare and not even a week later the army hospital called me to set up a consultation I was shocked how fast that happened. I had my consultation and idk how I feel about the surgeon I'm assuming he's contracted by the military to do tricare covered procedures which is fine but he's pretty old....I think at least 75 so I'm concerned he might not be up to date with modern practices. He told me I would probably need a free nipple graft which really scares me but he insist it might be the only option with as big as they are and as small as I want to go (I'd like to be a b or small c).
My pre open is scheduled for November and my surgery is Dec 2. I went to see another surgeon for a consultation today and he made me feel a lot more comfortable and said he could do the job w out doing a nipple graft he's much younger and his office was very professional he covered way more during our consultation than the military surgeon did so if tricare approves him to do it I'm definitely going w him instead. He said it takes 4 to 6 weeks to find out so that's fine bc I still won't even have had my pre open by then. He did reassure me that he is familiar with the original Dr I've been seeing and that I would be in good hands so I will only go to him if for whatever reason I can't get it done by the younger dr. I am on a time crunch bc as of now I'm on tricare through my husband but I plan on divorcing him at the end of the year so I need to take advantage of tricare now lol
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October 9, 2015
You don't look bad Hun. But if you feel you need it then we are all here to back you up.
November 24, 2015
I also love in Colorado Springs. (Air Force Academy) I have Tricare Standard. I seen a plastic surgeon Dr. Foti in the springs . Didn't need a referral. Had my consult and he sent in the pictures and I was approved in two weeks. Surgery was scheduled for a month later. Will actually be the 30th.
November 29, 2015
Honey, if those breasts get your mans penis erect then go & keep them!! Breasts are the main key to erection!!
December 4, 2015
Hey Leo you are a jerk. It's not about MEN's needs. Get off this site you pervert
December 6, 2015
Shut up heffa!! Having [RS bleep] seemed ok when u first dated a [RS bleep]. Dumb broads
December 6, 2015
Leo you are a lost individual keep that ignorant [RS bleep] to yourself
December 8, 2015
Wow you look so much slimmer after your surgery. Not that you looked big before hoping my surgery does the same for me
December 8, 2015
Thank you! You probably will as well you figure your boobs cover the majority of your stomach now that they are gone i can actually see the smallest part of my waist.
UPDATED FROM reduction1215
3 months pre
approved for surgery w the dr that i prefer!
reduction1215September 16, 2015
Im so excited i thought it would take 4-6 weeks to hear back if tricare had approved the surgery from dr aaron smith but they called me back today and told me i was approved it hadnt even been 2 weeks since my consultation! I feel so much better using him over the original surgeon tricare placed me w bc that surgeon was talking about a free nipple graft which truly scares the [RS bleep] out of me lol dr smith already said he wouldn't have to do that and sounds way more up to date w techniques. My pre op is set for nov 18th my surgery is dec 3 which is one day after my original date was set. I couldnt be happier. Now im motivated to lose this 20lbs before my surgery so i can truly love my body again. I will post before pictures soon!
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September 23, 2015
Congrats girl! Do you have any before photos that show your true size? Good luck!!
September 23, 2015
Oh girl I understand BELIEVE ME.. it just helps us others thinking if we should be doing this if we can see if you're similarly shaped. Ya know? Congrats again!
September 25, 2015
I know but a lot of women on here are skinny & work out a lot and make me feel fat even after I've already lost 100 lbs. I have yet to hear from anyone with my same stats 4'11" 135 lbs.
September 23, 2015
Congrats on your upcoming surgery. I also have tricare, but i made sure to choose the dr i wanted thru their ins. Like u i did not like the 1st dr. He wanted to do fng. Fng is not always necessary. No way, i did my homework b/4 hand. I felt very happy with the dr, i chose even thought he was recommended by tricare. If i had to get get ten second opinions, i would have. Like u i set my appt 2 months in advance to get myself healthy. Since i am over 40, had to get lab work, mammagram and ekg from pcm. Everyone worked out fine. Make sure u let the dr. know exactly how small/large u want 2 be. Will he use drains, will you have to wear a bra after surgery? "Sometimes wearing a bra afterwards can cause damage to the skin until you are healed. We are all different. Ask lots of questions. I don't have to wear a bra (but those were my drs orders) and i ask the dr to make me as small as possible, but within porportion to my body. When I am totally healed i may wear a bra. Now you can look like frankenboobie around the 3-4th week when u scab around the stitches. I have dissolvable stitches, but keep the faith and u will heal. Again, good luck 2 you and may your surgeon give you exactly the size you want.
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September 23, 2015
Thank you I plan on going in depth w him during the pre op on Nov 18th. He guaranteed he wouldn't need to do a fng which was an immediate relief. I'm wondering if that's just a military thing bc another one of my gfs said her on post surgeon said the same thing. But hopefully I'll heal quick I have never been cut open so idk. How long was it before you went back to work? I plan on 7 to 10 days.
September 23, 2015
Fng depends on the dr. That is not a military thing. Some do some don't. You may want babies to breastfeed in the future. With a fng there will not be sensation nor milk in the nipples. That's why doing your research is important. Again, make sure to let the dr. know how big/small you want to be. Don't give him a size. Find pictures of breasts that are similar to yours with the desired size you like and show those to the dr. I am retired, so i would probably have needed at least three weeks before returning to work. If you sit most of the day and don't lift anything heavy, you may be ok. Please just listen to your body. I had my consultation on a tuesday and on friday, got a call from dr office saying i was approved. I like the dr from the moment he said no fng, no drains(i did have drains, lots of tissue removed), no bras.
Before surgery, precook, freeze, or just stock up on all foods, clean your house. Keep everything at waist level, so no reaching up. Make sure you have someone to take care of you for 1st couple of days. After surgery, rest, rest rest. Drink plenty of water, sleep, eat lots of fruits, vegetables fish, chicken, turkey, and take your pain meds. We all have different levels of pain tolerance. I had no pain after the surgery, but i took my pain meds.
Before surgery, precook, freeze, or just stock up on all foods, clean your house. Keep everything at waist level, so no reaching up. Make sure you have someone to take care of you for 1st couple of days. After surgery, rest, rest rest. Drink plenty of water, sleep, eat lots of fruits, vegetables fish, chicken, turkey, and take your pain meds. We all have different levels of pain tolerance. I had no pain after the surgery, but i took my pain meds.
September 23, 2015
Wow thanks for all the info. My mom will be available to take care of me so that's good. Should I show the surgeon any pair of breast I like or should I show him breast that have been reduced? One last question w tricare did you pay anything they are saying I'm covered but I've heard of people receiving last minute bills.
September 24, 2015
Show the surgeon pictures of breasts that are similar to yours that have been reduced to the size and shape you like. I got mine off the internet, printed them, put them in a folder and showed them to my doctor. Once the date and name of facility where your are having the surgery is established, call tricare. They too, should have that info because your surgeon was recommended thru tricare and he should have given them that information. Tricare should be able to tell you what your are covered for and what your payment will be. There should not be any last minute bills unless you spent the night instead of outpatient surgery. Your surgeon should also explain what he will be doing and that anything else not covered will be extra. Also you may want to get some front zippered or front button tops for after the surgery. Easy to put on. Also some pull up pants and slip on shoes. Pick up your prescription (pain meds) at the military pharmacy before the surgery. Your surgeon will write the prescription for you. On the day of the surgery, be sure to put a soft pillow in your vehicle b/c the ride home can be bumpy and the pillow will be a godsend between you and the car seat belt.
October 14, 2015
I'm glad you got your surgery approved with the younger doctor. I'm the same bust size as you. I may be bigger and I didn't have the free nipple graft. I wouldn't have done the surgery if I had to have the free nipple graft. I had the anchor technique. I have all feeling in my breast, and I'm nice and perky. Good luck!
UPDATED FROM reduction1215
3 months pre
sports bra and regular bra to work out
reduction1215September 22, 2015
Just counting down the days I'm so excited I called the office yesterday to see if anyone cancelled and I could get in early lol she said she'd lmk. The fact that I know I'm getting the surgery makes me feel even more self conscious about my breast size and want to keep them covered. It's crazy but they seem more massive to me now lol
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September 26, 2015
LOL! I understand completely because that's actually how I felt right before my surgery too! thought it was just me!! lol
June 12, 2016
I had a reduction by Anthony Admire in Scottsdale. He cut my nipples almost in half, made scars that went half-way around to my back, and left me lopsided and with different sized breasts. It was the beginning of a nightmare. Then, I lost weight and my breasts were even smaller. My advice is if you need to loose weight, do that first. Call the board of medical examiners and ask about the doctor's history of complaints. The website here in AZ sterilizes records that they put on the websites. The doctor who fixed me after the reduction had 20 complaints and gave up his license for several years due to mental/emotional problems and the site listed nothing. He disfigured me further. I would have NEVER done the reduction. It began a nightmare.
Follow your gut here and go with the one who you feel most comfortable with. Let us know what happens and as soon as you are approved.