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37 Year Old, 38 DD/DDD Ready for Breast Reduction - Frederick, MD
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After my initial consultation, my information...
IAmDoingThis4MeOctober 8, 2015
WORTH IT$7,500
After my initial consultation, my information (measurement and pictures) were submitted to my insurance company. I received my approval for surgery fairly quickly. I am 5' 5" and weight about 185 lbs - medium to large build. I have had large breast all of my life but never this big. I was always around a D cup except for pregnancies. After the last pregnancy, they just didn't go down much. I have been pretty stable with my weight since having my last child almost 6 years ago so I figured that I will probably remain around this weight forever (maybe I will lost a little more). I am pretty active, doing around an hour of cardio everyday. I walk a lot but running has been very painful so I am hoping to start up again after I heal from surgery and who knows, maybe I will lose some weight.
I am hoping to be in the range of a 36 C after my surgery and swelling go down so if I do lose weight, I will still be at least a B cup. I have major indentations in my shoulders and my wearing a bra drives me crazy because of the weight. I have tried numerous styles of bras and just no luck finding something I can be comfortable in all day.
My surgery is scheduled for next week so I am super excited but very nervous at the same time. I will post pictures soon.
I am hoping to be in the range of a 36 C after my surgery and swelling go down so if I do lose weight, I will still be at least a B cup. I have major indentations in my shoulders and my wearing a bra drives me crazy because of the weight. I have tried numerous styles of bras and just no luck finding something I can be comfortable in all day.
My surgery is scheduled for next week so I am super excited but very nervous at the same time. I will post pictures soon.
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October 9, 2015
We are about the same height and weight and size. Mine is scheduled in 3 weeks. I'm excited to hear about your results!
October 9, 2015
I will do my best to keep updates on my surgery and recovery. Good luck with yours as well.
October 9, 2015
Hello roni. I'm a 48dd or 48ddd. I have to get down to 200 lbs before they will do my surgery. My PS is taking measurements and pictures on the 12 of october. I'm hoping I can get approved from my insurance. My regular physician and nurse practioner of my PS said I have a good chance. I'm praying I can lose the weight and be approved for the reduction. I hope all goes well with your surgery and recovery. God Bless
October 9, 2015
You can do it. Walk lots and eat healthy. I wanted to lose more weight because the girls will usually shrink some with weight loss but I have been around this weight (+- 10 lbs) since my littliest one was born almost 6 years ago. I exercise great and eat pretty well but I do snack a little. I think I am at an acceptable weight and size at about a size 12/14 pants.
October 11, 2015
I have been trying, but not losing any weight. I'm in a size 16/18 pants size. I don't know what to do. I have to lose the weight before they will do my operation. What should I do? God Bless
October 11, 2015
Mollie go see a nutritionist...very difficult to do on your own! you need a support group either a nutritionist or weight watchers/jenny craig something like that!
October 22, 2015
So your insurance only required info from the plastic surgeon in order to be approved? What insurance do you have?
October 23, 2015
I received a comsult from my PCM and I think the only thing submitted was from the surgeons office. I have US Family Health Plan through Tricare Prime. They required 490cc removal in order to be approved. They never came back for additional documentation. Best of luck.
October 26, 2015
They looked great just like they were
October 26, 2015
Thanks but they were heavy and caused a lot of pain. They actually didn't seem so big when I took the pics but trust me, they were more than enough. So glad I had it done.
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October 12, 2015
Getting a little nervous for tomorrow. I think I am fully prepared but I guess I won't know until it happens. I have lots of help so I am truly blessed by that.
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Day of treatment
Hospital - Frederick Memorial Hospital
IAmDoingThis4MeOctober 14, 2015
I had the surgery performed at the hospital and the staff was absolutely awesome from nurses to the surgeon. My sister stayed with me until I went to the OR and she was slightly cold so they gave her a warm blanket and sat her next to my gown heater tube and turned it on so the air would warm her. I wasn't cold and wasn't using it otherwise she would have been SOL haha. I teased her and asked if she were the patient.
Pre-op was great. Operation was smooth, I suppose since it didn't take the full amount of time. Pain is very manageable at the point and I am starting to have the druggy-like sensation from being out finally wear off.
I will post my review of the day after tomorrow. Really dreading it as it seems to be the worst day of all.
Pre-op was great. Operation was smooth, I suppose since it didn't take the full amount of time. Pain is very manageable at the point and I am starting to have the druggy-like sensation from being out finally wear off.
I will post my review of the day after tomorrow. Really dreading it as it seems to be the worst day of all.
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October 15, 2015
I had Dr M. He was fantastic. He is so caring and his staff is wonderful too. You will be thrilled. I am almost 3mo post op. Glad you found a great PS.
November 10, 2015
Hello... I'm searching for a surgeon in Maryland? Would you recommend your surgeon? If so, what is his/ her name?
You will feel wonderful afterwards....the first time you put on a smaller bra without having to squish all that loathesome flesh into it.
The backache goes almost immediately.
For me there was no pain whatsoever. Only pain was when drains removed....but it is more like a weird feeling than actual pain.
I wish you eell and will be following your story.