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Pushed Back Date :(
So, I had to push my date back due to some necessary financial expendatures, but my new date has been set of June 27th. I was really upset at first, but I also started a new job, so after the fact I was greatful to get settled in there and still managed to get the time off approved by management. I have not finished either my breast mammogram, nor my genetic counseling, which I really need to take care of because I am only three weeks out exactly. I have been having the hardest time getting this mammogram done, because the hospital that accepts my insurance has a policy where they can't release results to other doctors/practitioners outside of that hospital. I also apparently am not even allowed to schedule it without a note from my PCP. So, the next step is to get a PCP or a GYNO, and have the mammogram completed that way so I can have access to my results.
The genetic testing is basically done. I just need to drive to the hospital to drop off some paperwork, and they will release my results to me..... I don't get it. I can take results for an intensive and personal test done, but I can't get a mammogram. Stupid :(
Otherwise, I am really excited! I am having a struggle quitting smoking, but have cut down drastically, from a pack a day to about 3. The patch is helping but the nicotine itself also causes problems, so I'm not sure what I am going to do once I have to take the patch off. Just grin and bear it I guess, although I fear for the lives of the ones around me at that time lol.
I have also begun to make a list of necessary items for my surgery and recovery, so that I can slowly (over the nest few weeks) begin to collect the things that I need. Pre-op appointment is on June 15th :)
The genetic testing is basically done. I just need to drive to the hospital to drop off some paperwork, and they will release my results to me..... I don't get it. I can take results for an intensive and personal test done, but I can't get a mammogram. Stupid :(
Otherwise, I am really excited! I am having a struggle quitting smoking, but have cut down drastically, from a pack a day to about 3. The patch is helping but the nicotine itself also causes problems, so I'm not sure what I am going to do once I have to take the patch off. Just grin and bear it I guess, although I fear for the lives of the ones around me at that time lol.
I have also begun to make a list of necessary items for my surgery and recovery, so that I can slowly (over the nest few weeks) begin to collect the things that I need. Pre-op appointment is on June 15th :)
23 Years Old, No Children, Server/Bartender, 500cc, Silicone, Dual Plane
So I scheduled my surgery today!!!!! I had my third opinion consultation which turned out just as I expected. I was told by Dr. Burk that Dr. Fallucco's plan was far too aggressive for me, and that the initial plan I set with Dr. Scioscia was the right course of action. I had one more follow up appointment this morning with Dr. Scioscia and clarified everything and set my date. I will be happening on May 12th 2016, so I need to figure out how to change the date on this review.
I still have a few things to take care of before my pre-op appointment on April 26th. I have genetic counseling scheduled on the 6th because I have a pretty drastic history of breast cancer in my family, and we want to do some screenings first to get that out of the way, and I also have a prescription for a baseline mammogram that I will need to complete. I'm not sure where to go to get this prescription filled, but I will do some research and figure it out.
My emotional state right now is very surreal. I am so excited, and so overwhelmingly nervous and yet I still feel kind of detached. I have never had surgery. I've never even had a cavity filled, so I believe this anxiousness has to do solely with the idea of going under the knife and nothing to do with the type of surgery I'm getting. It will be a face-your-fears situation though, because I will not under any circumstances be backing out!
I still have a few things to take care of before my pre-op appointment on April 26th. I have genetic counseling scheduled on the 6th because I have a pretty drastic history of breast cancer in my family, and we want to do some screenings first to get that out of the way, and I also have a prescription for a baseline mammogram that I will need to complete. I'm not sure where to go to get this prescription filled, but I will do some research and figure it out.
My emotional state right now is very surreal. I am so excited, and so overwhelmingly nervous and yet I still feel kind of detached. I have never had surgery. I've never even had a cavity filled, so I believe this anxiousness has to do solely with the idea of going under the knife and nothing to do with the type of surgery I'm getting. It will be a face-your-fears situation though, because I will not under any circumstances be backing out!
So I had my first consultation for a breast...
So I had my first consultation for a breast augmentation procedure two days ago with Dr. Paul Scioscia of Ponte Vedra Plastic Surgery, and was so please with my appointment. I walked out feel confident, and comfortable and I loved Dr. Scioscia's plans for my breasts. Then I had a second consultation with Dr. Fallucco yesterday morning, and walked out in tears. He told me that Dr. Scioscia's plan of a basic breast augmentation with dual plane placement to correct a lack of my lower pole would not work, and that my surgery would be double the cost and twice as hard to recover from based on special scoring that he would have to do to the underside of my breast to achieve my desired lower pole fullness and custom anatomical implants.
I felt so confused and dejected. I was so certain walking out of PVPS two days ago that Dr. Scioscia was the right doctor for me, and I can't get rid of this gut feeling that he is the surgeon that should perform my augmentation. So instead of turning away and refusing surgery in general (which is pretty indicative of my personality), I decided to get a third opinion and have an appointment schedule with another doctor at PVPS to review the proposed plans of the two doctors that I have already seen, and give me some more insight on what he feels needs to be done. Until then, I will continue my four years of research so that I can begin to understand why the doctors want to take the routes that the have chosen.
I just want to make the best and most informed decision possible. I will continue to update with my journey and will shortly post picture of my current natural breasts so that others can see what I am referring to when I say a lack of a lower pole. I also believe that I have a slight case of tuberous breast which I will bring up to Dr. Burk in my third opinion.
I felt so confused and dejected. I was so certain walking out of PVPS two days ago that Dr. Scioscia was the right doctor for me, and I can't get rid of this gut feeling that he is the surgeon that should perform my augmentation. So instead of turning away and refusing surgery in general (which is pretty indicative of my personality), I decided to get a third opinion and have an appointment schedule with another doctor at PVPS to review the proposed plans of the two doctors that I have already seen, and give me some more insight on what he feels needs to be done. Until then, I will continue my four years of research so that I can begin to understand why the doctors want to take the routes that the have chosen.
I just want to make the best and most informed decision possible. I will continue to update with my journey and will shortly post picture of my current natural breasts so that others can see what I am referring to when I say a lack of a lower pole. I also believe that I have a slight case of tuberous breast which I will bring up to Dr. Burk in my third opinion.
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Board Certified Plastic Surgeon
209 Ponte Vedra Park Dr., Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida