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29 Year Old, Breast Reduction, Peach State Health Plan, Columbus, GA
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Hello! I'm a 29 year old mother of 2. I intially...
Hello! I'm a 29 year old mother of 2. I intially thought that my pain was associated with my weight. I'm 5'3 and weighed 257 pounds. So I started to lose weight. I'm currently 209 and the pain hasn't eased, its actually has gotten worst. I went on May 20th, 2014 for my consultation. I was nervous because I had looked at surgeries on YouTube. I don't know why I did that. But the appointment went smoothly. I watched a short video and looked at pictures of other breast reduction patients while I waited for the PA to come in. When they came in they took pics of my breast, front and both sides. She also did some measurements and advised me that they would most likely take off about 1-1.5 pounds. I'm currently a D-DD cup. So I'm hoping that will take me to a C cup. She asked me questions about pain in my neck, shoulders, back, and breast. Which I have pain in the shoulders, neck, and back, and skin irritation under my breast. She also asked other general questions about medications and gave a run down of what would happen before and after surgery. I'm currently waiting for an approval from Peach State Health Plan. They say it takes 2-4 weeks. Has any of you ladies had any experience with Peach State Health Plan or Georgia Medicaid? If so any information would be greatly appreciated.
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UPDATED FROM changingb430
1 month pre
Still Waiting
Hey everyone. I'm still waiting to be approved for my procedure. I have also gotten my bra size remeasured and I'm actually a DDD. With that being said, I have a few questions. How soon after being approved is surgery performed? How often after surgery did you use vitamin e oil or any other ointment for scaring. Also, are mammograms performed on all patients? Meaning I'm 29 and they are normally performed on 40 year old women. I'm becoming more and more anxious to get a reply from the insurance company. Like I mentioned they say it takes 2-4 weeks but Peach States says 14 days. The 14th day will be June 10th. I'm going to try to keep myself busy until then and continue to workout. Hopefully, I will be under 200 if and when I'm approved. Finding out will be the best 30th birthday gift yet (which is June 15th). Well, that's all for now. I will be in touch.
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June 1, 2014
I would call and ask your PS that you will have - if a Mammogram is Required before they will do your surgery.
June 2, 2014
Great job on your weight loss I hope u get approve for the surgery I had mine done on 3.april and it was the best thing ever now I just have to get this 30_40 pounds off but you keep us updated I staying positive :-) :-)
June 2, 2014
Thanks! It got hard at times but I'm still going. I know if I lost the amount of weight that I have, I know anyone can do it. Good luck on losing that 30/40 pounds and congrats on your surgery. I'm trying to continue to stay positive. I'm also trying to keep myself busy this week so that I can keep my mind off of everything this week until next Monday. I will keep everyone updated.
June 2, 2014
Many people don't understand that loosing weight doesn't always help in our breast. Good for you in dropping the weight, I'm sure it will help!
Good Luck with everything!
June 2, 2014
Losing weight didn't help me at all and I thought the pain was associated with my weight. Thank you for your support.
June 4, 2014
yes. some doctors need to understand this. OK to suggest weight loss for surgical safety but wrong to suggest it may do away with the need for the surgery.
June 4, 2014
Well, I'm glad my weight didn't hinder me from being approved. Maybe because I lost a good amount of weight before hand. But I do think that it is wrong for them to say you have to lose weight. It's hard to workout when you have that pressure pulling on your back, shoulders, and neck.
June 26, 2015
what doctor are you going to I can't find a doctor in Georgia who would even take plans like that I have Medicare so far I have been out of luck
UPDATED FROM changingb430
1 month pre
I'm approved
Hello everyone! I'm so excited! I got the call today that I was approved. It took only 2 weeks to get my reply. My surgery date is set for July 16th and my pre-op is on July 2nd. As of right now I'm just excited and less nervous than before. Now I'm going to be obsessed with what am I going to look like. I wish it was happening sooner, but this will give me time to be under 200 pounds, another goal I have for my 30th birthday (I'm 10 pounds away, I gained 1 pound last week). Well that is all for now..... I guess I will read more reviews to see how to prep myself for my transition.
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June 4, 2014
Congrats! Your surgery is scheduled 2 days after mine on the 14th. Let's do some exercises and healthy diet for that great body post-op. :)
June 4, 2014
Congrats to both of us!!! How are you feeling about the procedure now? I was more nervous at first and I think it was more of the waiting.
June 4, 2014
congratulations, and well done on the weight loss. it will be even easier to lose weight after the reduction, a whole new you by 2015????
June 4, 2014
Thank you so much! I was wondering how it would effect my breast if I lose more weight after the reduction. I'm hoping for a new me. :)
August 5, 2015
How long after your consultation did it take for you to get approval from peach state and did the doctors office call to let you know or did you receive a letter? Tia:)
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