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Breast Reduction/Lift 32DDD 123lbs 5'6 - Denver, CO - BEST DOCTOR EVER
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I have been reading the posts and looking at the...
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I have been reading the posts and looking at the pictures on Real Self regarding my procedure to get and idea and expectations of the surgery. I have to admit there are some really brave women on here.
A little about me, I will turn 37 this week. I have a 15 year old son, and my breasts were fine after having him and even after breast feeding. I used to be a 32B. Somewhere along the line about 10 years ago my breasts grew to a 32DDD. I am not sure if it was from weight gain/then loss but I feel it probably was. I gained about 23 lbs and weighed 146 for a few years then lost it, gained it, lost it. I am now a little over my comfort weight at 123lbs but have been working out to prepare my body for the strain of surgery.
This week I will go in for my pre-op visit on Thursday August 22nd, I was fortunate and able to get my surgery moved up one week to August 30th to have recovery over the Labor Day weekend. I have a pretty demanding job so time off work is difficult (not physically demanding just mentally)
My husband is a bit sad I am getting this procedure done as he likes my large breasts, so that has been hard to deal with as I don't want to disappoint him. At the same time I have been really unhappy with my breasts for some time and in doing the pencil test I can hold it sideways, half way in and all the way in the breast fold. I think I will be much happier when they are reduced and the weight is gone.
I am really terrified of having scars and going through the pain of the process. I worry at times that they will turn out like Frankenboobs or be unattractive.
My insurance is not covering the cost of the reduction, even with neck pain, shoulder pain, a recommendation from my primary care doctor, my imaging doctor and my physical therapist (been in PT for a year from neck/shoulder pain) So part of me feels guilty for spending so much money on the reduction. I wonder is it really needed, will I truly be happier, will it really reduce the pain. I also ask would it be better to pay off a car, save the money for my sons college. I really wish my costly insurance plan covered this procedure.
I will add photos this week before the procedure, and then through the procedure as it has been helpful for me to see others photos and videos.
A little about me, I will turn 37 this week. I have a 15 year old son, and my breasts were fine after having him and even after breast feeding. I used to be a 32B. Somewhere along the line about 10 years ago my breasts grew to a 32DDD. I am not sure if it was from weight gain/then loss but I feel it probably was. I gained about 23 lbs and weighed 146 for a few years then lost it, gained it, lost it. I am now a little over my comfort weight at 123lbs but have been working out to prepare my body for the strain of surgery.
This week I will go in for my pre-op visit on Thursday August 22nd, I was fortunate and able to get my surgery moved up one week to August 30th to have recovery over the Labor Day weekend. I have a pretty demanding job so time off work is difficult (not physically demanding just mentally)
My husband is a bit sad I am getting this procedure done as he likes my large breasts, so that has been hard to deal with as I don't want to disappoint him. At the same time I have been really unhappy with my breasts for some time and in doing the pencil test I can hold it sideways, half way in and all the way in the breast fold. I think I will be much happier when they are reduced and the weight is gone.
I am really terrified of having scars and going through the pain of the process. I worry at times that they will turn out like Frankenboobs or be unattractive.
My insurance is not covering the cost of the reduction, even with neck pain, shoulder pain, a recommendation from my primary care doctor, my imaging doctor and my physical therapist (been in PT for a year from neck/shoulder pain) So part of me feels guilty for spending so much money on the reduction. I wonder is it really needed, will I truly be happier, will it really reduce the pain. I also ask would it be better to pay off a car, save the money for my sons college. I really wish my costly insurance plan covered this procedure.
I will add photos this week before the procedure, and then through the procedure as it has been helpful for me to see others photos and videos.
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UPDATED FROM TitsMcGee
8 days pre
Pre-Op Picture
Pre-op picture, have my pre-op appointment tomorrow 08/22/2013
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August 22, 2013
Thanks for your review. I do think the pain you have will reduce after you have this procedure done. Succes at the preop today.
August 22, 2013
Hi JenH57 were both having our surgery's in Denver. That was so funny you said Frankenboobs, cause I said the same thing to my husband, lol. I'm sure everything's gonna turn out ok, as long as you listen to your surgeon, and don't smoke, you look very healthy, so you'll probably heal be fine. After 6months to a year you probably wont even see your scar's. And your gonna be so happy with how much more proportion you'll be. I was like you, I thought maybe the money's better to take care of my family's needs or some other bill's, but I had to say to that voice in my head, who always puts her family first, "you deserve to be happy, you deserve this!" You deserve to be happy JenH57, and I'm sure after your surgery you will be :) Good luck! Are you doing the lollipop incision or the anchor? How many grams is she taking out of each breast, did she tell you yet? Did your insurance say why they wouldn't cover your surgery? I'm waiting to hear from mine, I'm a 34DDD and I'm praying they do, cause without insurance we wont be able to afford it. Good luck JenH57 I hope everything turns out in your favor :)
August 22, 2013
Hi, My surgeon can only take so much out of each breast and my insurance requires more, they require about 500g and I think I am at about 200 - 300g depending on which side. They are going to still try to bill the operating room and anesthesia to the insurance and we will cross our fingers. If that happens then the cost would be $4,500 as opposed to over $8,000. I am doing the lollipop incision the anchor looks like the recovery could be harder and my PS says she gets best results with the lollipop. Have you found a surgeon in Denver? I am using Linda Huang, so far her and her staff have been really great to work with. I have been to them the past two years on and off debating this procedure.
August 22, 2013
I hope you get your cost reduced. It's hard when you have a smaller figure and only need 200-300 removed. Insurance should have taken how small you are in to more consideration. I was worried that since I have a small frame, my surgeon wouldn't be able to take as much as my insurance request's, but my surgeon told me at my consultation, that he would be requesting to take out 500grms each breast. So then I was relieved. Cause he needed to take at least 338grms per breast according to the Schnur Sliding Scale. I asked him how many grams he thinks I have in each breast and he said 900grams or under. Linda Huang looks like a good surgeon, I'm seeing Dr.Tirre cause he is an in network doctor, and I can only afford to go to an in network surgeon. My primary doctor's nurse went to him for her breast reduction, and she looks great! She showed me her breast ( I didn't ask to see them) but I was glad she did cause it gave me more confidence in his work. The lollipop sounds like you should have less scaring and heal faster. Before I had my daughter I weigh 110-115lbs and my bra size was 32DD. After having her I went up to 130lbs and now I'm 34DDD. So I know that even when your a small frame 200-300 grams can still be a lot of weight on your back and body. It's really hard to buy bra's and bathing suits for a 32DDD, I know that from experience. I'm sure your going to be much happier with smaller breast, I know I will :) And don't worry about your love handles, you look pretty fit, I'm sure after your recovery you shouldn't have any trouble toning them to fit your preferences. Good Luck JenH57!
August 23, 2013
Thanks I have a pool party to go to for my birthday this weekend, and I hear you on the bathing suit issue. Mine basically pop out of any that I have so usually try to find a conservative one piece. I am going to try after the surgery to bill my insurance to see if anything can be reimbursed. Not hopeful but I feel it is worth a shot. I do feel like paying out of pocket is a huge expense, but I really want the shoulder pain gone and to stop hitting the side boob when exercising, finding a 32DDD work out bra was so expensive and hard too. Finally found one at REI though a few years ago and bought 2. I usually buy the Wacol or Natori Bra's at Nordstrom as well, again pricey. I honesly can't wait to just buy a cute inexpensive bra at target.
August 26, 2013
I hear ya, I cant wait to be able to shop for clothing items of all sorts where ever I want, like normal sized women. Happy Birthday JenH57 :)
UPDATED FROM TitsMcGee
7 days pre
Pre-Op
My pre-op appointment went really well today, they gave me the prescription for all my medications to be filled prior to the surgery. My PS measured me for a surgical bra for after the surgery and will have it at the hospital to put on before I leave. Unfortunately I will have drain tubes for up to 7 days. My breasts are all pretty much all tissue. They gave me instructions on how to take the medication and advised to keep track of when it is taken since it can make you out of it a little, its best to keep track. They gave me instructions on cleaning the drain tubes out and asked that I make sure to wear a shirt that buttons down the front the day of surgery and to arrive 2 hours prior to surgery. My PS is pretty certain she can get me to a B which will be great as I am really tired of my breasts rubbing my arms, and not fitting into sports bras, or any bras from a normal store. I want my neck and shoulder pain to stop and to be able to sit up straight again.
I have been a little worried and I know this is kind of dumb because I am relatively thin, but have been worried a bit about my flanks (love handles) looking bigger if my breasts are smaller. Again this is kind of silly and I am sure I can try to tone up after recovery. I thought about asking for some light liposuction around the flank area and then decided against the request and to try to tone. Silly I know.
I have been a little worried and I know this is kind of dumb because I am relatively thin, but have been worried a bit about my flanks (love handles) looking bigger if my breasts are smaller. Again this is kind of silly and I am sure I can try to tone up after recovery. I thought about asking for some light liposuction around the flank area and then decided against the request and to try to tone. Silly I know.
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August 23, 2013
Oh girl, you are FINE!!!! I don´t see any "lovehandles"!!!!!
Of course after surgery you will not attract the attention to your boobs as before and people will look more in general and that´s ok. You look really proporcionate to me without any lipo done.
August 23, 2013
Thanks I am trying hard to shape up a bit. Aging sucks, don't think gravity and I are friends.
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