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19 years old, 36H, 155 Ib, 5'2", college athlete - NY
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Being 5'2" and weighting 155 pounds I have always...
emliee7789June 6, 2015
$6,000
Being 5'2" and weighting 155 pounds I have always has a large chest. I began wearing patted bras in the 4th grade, was a full c cup in 6th grade and kept growing until recently where I have been a 36H since I graduated high school. Back pains, shoulder pains and limitations in my daily activities have always been present. After finishing my first year of college where I was playing sports, carrying heavy backpacks (which did only added to he shoulder and back pain already present) and having to find appropriate business wear that didn't make me look like a hooch or a elderly lady, I decided to look into a breast reduction. I had an assessment with a surgeon at DeLuca Plastic Surgery in Upstate NY. He said there should be no reason my health insurance wouldn't cover it. He would need to take out close to 400 grams from each breast as a minimum. I'm hoping my insurance covers my operation but even if they do not I plan to continue on with the breast reduction surgery I scheduled for July 1st. I'm hoping to be a full B to a small C cup.
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14 days pre
More Before photos
emliee7789June 16, 2015
A few people have been asking me about different positions and which positions are uncomfortable and so forth. The picture in a bra is a 36DDD that I use to fit in. It may look like it's an alright fit but if I make any sudden moves everything will begin to pop out and it gets ugly! The blue t shirt is a medium shirt from American Eagle. If I pull it up any higher to try and cover my chest it looks awkward and is clear that it is not the way the shirt is suppose to fit. Laying flat on my back is entirely impossible because my chest starts to feel like it is suffocating me. I hope these help!!
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UPDATED FROM emliee7789
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APPROVAL
emliee7789June 28, 2015
My insurance called and I have officially been approved for my surgery! AKA: I DONT HAVE TO PAY FOR ANYTHING!!! I cannot even begin to express how blessed I feel! I planned on having the surgery no matter what but knowing I do not have to pay now has lifted a huge stress from my shoulders! There only a few more days until my surgery now! I'll post as soon as I can after my surgery!
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June 28, 2015
I'm so jealous! But congrats! What insurance do you have? I have to have proof that a BR is medically necessary for my insurance to approve and it makes me cry :(
June 28, 2015
I have United Health Care! They were extremely helpful and they have a section dealing with breast reduction in my contract which was extremely helpful!
June 28, 2015
I doubt my insurance will pay....tho maybe something/anything?...5'2 1/2", 149 lbs. I'm 34DDD or E. Want small or average C. Will have the procedure whether they pay or not. I'm schedules for early August.
June 28, 2015
I think you have a good shot at having it covered! Just keep your head up and make sure you make it clear to your surgeon or who ever is sending your information to your insurance, how much pain and distress your chest has brought upon your daily life
June 28, 2015
That is WONDERFUL! This will be life changing for you. I was a 34H (so similar size) and a professional athlete pre-kids. I can PROMISE you that this will turn things around for you in ways you'd never, ever, expect.
June 28, 2015
I really hope so! It's going to be so different going back to sports and running with such a huge weight lifted form my shoulders!
November 17, 2015
How long did it take for your approval with UHC? What type of info was needed? Medical records from Drs that have treated you for neck/back pain? Or just a request from a PS?
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