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21 Year Old Nursing Student, No Kids, Breast Red. Needed - Dallas, TX
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I am 21 years old. I am in nursing school. I've...
savedbygrace93April 15, 2014
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I am 21 years old. I am in nursing school. I've wanted a breast reduction for a while, but I actually looked into it more this semester because of the strenuous activity I was having to do during school. My back and neck give me pain constantly. At the end of the day, I have the worst headache that I'll come home, do any homework, shower in complete darkness and go right to bed. I had my consultation with Dr. Meade in March. He was wonderful. He gathered all necessary measurements and information. His office sent over a pre-authorization letter to my insurance; United Healthcare Choice Plus. I've called my insurance company several times. Each representative has told me that I was approved and the letter is on its way in the mail. I have yet to receive the letter, so I am patiently waiting. God's speed!
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UPDATED FROM savedbygrace93
Surgery in SIX days
savedbygrace93May 9, 2014
Insurance company finally approved me. It was actually an easy process. I'm set for surgery this coming up Thursday, May 15. I'm so nervous. I'm having doubts and thoughts that I shouldn't go through with it; that I should just continue to live with my big breasts. Hopefully, my nerves calm down. I'm excited to see the end results, but again I'm very nervous.
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May 9, 2014
You are going to feel so much better! I wish I had done this years ago...
May 9, 2014
Nursing is a very hard and a physically demanding job. You will do yourself a huge gift of better health and feeling so much better about yourself. Give yourself a long thought on this by sitting down and writing all the pros and cons. Please don't wait as long as I did (63).
May 10, 2014
read plenty of reviews, including mine which covers a normal, easy recovery.
May 10, 2014
We are here holding your hand! I hope everything goes well and rest a lot after surgery. Fluids, Jello, and sleep. Like peediewife said, read lots of reviews so you know what to expect. Good luck!!!
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Two days
savedbygrace93May 14, 2014
Surgery is in two days. As time gets closer, some of my family and close friends are telling me that I shouldn't go through with it. They say that I'm too young to have this surgery and I should try an alternate option. Some went as far as saying there's a fifty percent chance I don't wake up from the surgery. I was already very nervous. So of course I'm even more nervous. They have me second guessing. But I really want this; I need this.
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May 14, 2014
I had a question about your insurance approval - did you have to provide documentation that you had seen a chiro or physical therapist or anything? I have the same health insurance and was told by the PS that I would likely be denied.
May 14, 2014
I did not have to provide documentation from a chiropractor or a physical therapist. The nurse told me the same thing about the chance of denial. I got approved the first time and so should you! I know it's better said then done, but don't worry. You should be approved also.
May 14, 2014
Thanks so much for your reply! I am crossing my fingers and toes. If I have to self-fund this thing, then I will. Insurance would be much better though!
May 18, 2014
I actually work for an insurance company and previously worked in authorizations. I never even had to get a referral from a pcp. What theyre really looking for when they say this is that they want to make sure you've tried other forms of pain management by a professional. As for me, they accepted my years of massage therapy, paid for out of pocket of course but it was, in my opinion, the most enjoyable way to go about it lol. They usually also want to see that other causes of pain (slipped disk, pinched nerve or other neurological problems) have been dismissed. This could easily be resolved by submitting Xrays of your neck/back and having the dr write up that there is nothing wrong with you in that area. Of course they also want to make sure that your breasts are too large and there is a scale that most insurance companies go by called the Schnur Sliding scale. If the doctor doesn't say that they're going to take out at least THIS MUCH, then the insurance company won't feel like the surgery is really going to be that helpful. Hope this helps!
May 14, 2014
how can people talk so much rubbish, you have more chance of being knocked down by a car every day than from having problems with the anaesthetic. are these relatives also large breasted and therefore jealous that you are having this surgery. And there are no alternatives......there is no way to reduce the size of large breasts other than surgery. take no notice of them and puck the right people to be around you when you are recovering. good luck
May 14, 2014
PW is right, there are no alternatives. This is something you have to be really sure of though, emphasis on YOU. Try to put all others' opinions and ideas out of your head, because noone knows better than you how you feel, and noone knows better than your surgeon about the procedure. If you concentrate on the facts your surgeon has given you, and your own feelings, put those together and you have your answer! Just my opinion to ignore at will ;)
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