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16 Weeks Post-Op
16 Weeks out and I feel really good. There's a little retraction on the right side scar, and we'll address that at 6 months out.
Overall I'm 100% happy I finally had this surgery done!
Overall I'm 100% happy I finally had this surgery done!
7 weeks post-op & Insurance breakdown
Well, I was 7 weeks post-op on Monday and I'm feeling really great! I had a follow up with my surgeon on Tuesday and got a full physical release from him. Everything has healed pretty well with the exception of some minor separation at the T junction which has since healed. I have a little bit extra of scar tissue on the right side so I have another follow up in 6 weeks and if it hasn't broken down significantly in the next 6 weeks with some aggressive incision massage, the doc said he would do the small scar revision in his office free of charge. I have to say, my doc and his staff have been absolutely amazing throughout this whole procedure and I would recommend him to anyone and everyone!
As for my insurance...I had a UnitedHealthcare co-pay insurance plan at the time of surgery. I hadn't met any of my deductible or out-of-pocket expenses at the time, so after insurance I paid approximately $1775 for my surgery. That includes the docs fees, the surgery center fee, the anesthesiologist fee and the pathology fees. I also chipped in an extra $800 for the axillary liposuction which was totally worth it!
I only have one regret with this whole process and that is that I didn't do it 10 years ago!!
As for my insurance...I had a UnitedHealthcare co-pay insurance plan at the time of surgery. I hadn't met any of my deductible or out-of-pocket expenses at the time, so after insurance I paid approximately $1775 for my surgery. That includes the docs fees, the surgery center fee, the anesthesiologist fee and the pathology fees. I also chipped in an extra $800 for the axillary liposuction which was totally worth it!
I only have one regret with this whole process and that is that I didn't do it 10 years ago!!
Post-op Appointment #1
Had my first post op appointment this morning and all went well. THANKFULLY, they took the drains out today, they were just such a nuisance. It was uncomfortable, but not too bad coming out at all. Everything is healing well and I'm right where I should be.
Provider Review
So far Dr. Swelstad has been amazing. Very honest, informative and polite. His whole office staff is quite fantastic! At 7 weeks post-op, I can confidently say that I am thoroughly satisfied with Dr. Swelstad, his staff, his work and his follow-up care. I would absolutely recommend him to anyone seeking a breast reduction that is after not only the physical relief of large breasts, but for a aesthetically pleasing outcome as well!