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Well, I had my PS consultation this past Wednesday...
ewilli5November 11, 2016
$9,500
Well, I had my PS consultation this past Wednesday and it went surprising well, Dr. Delatte answered all my questions before I could even ask him, he was very personable, did a great job of making me feel comfortable, and his staff was amazing. So now the question is, is this worth it, should I go through with it? I have had rather large breast my entire life, and I think I'm ready to say good bye to them. So I guess the next step is figuring out how to pay for the sx (BCBS refuses). I'm a little nervous and to be honest scared. Hopefully the road to smaller boobs won't be too bumpy.
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November 12, 2016
I am 18 days post op and I feel great!! Do this for yourself Please! I have been trying to get approve since 2012 and it finally happen for me ,after 4years of trying and 3 different plastic surgeons but it all worked out for me and the experience has been Wonderful! No neck shoulder,back pain at All! I woke up from surgery and I could not not believe no pain at all! The worse part for me was the drains they were horrible but other then that great,great and my insurance covered 100% yes and I have blue cross blue shield and it took me 4 years but it finally happen! Good luck to you and do not be scared,if you have a great surgeon which mine was a 5 star you should be good to Go! Any questions just ask me!
November 13, 2016
Thank you for the encouragement. If you don't mind me asking what size did you end up?
November 13, 2016
I do not mind at all,my surgeon removed 550 from my right breast and 545 from my left breast and I should be a c cup after all my swelling goes Down! My insurance required total 1000 c/c off of both breast ,very Important! But my breast were extremely heavy so I had alot of tissue and my breast were very dense also. I feel great so far ! Good luck to you!
November 13, 2016
I have bcbs too and they wouldn't pre certify my surgery. I covered what my doctor told me the insurance company would be paying up front so I could get an appointment for surgery. After the surgery they paid right away. The doctor told me they go by amount removed 500 grams. They took 1200gms from mine. What size are you currently?
November 13, 2016
38H
Wow that's the first time I've every typed that out. Eek!
It has to do w the BCBS policy my employer carries.
Wow that's the first time I've every typed that out. Eek!
It has to do w the BCBS policy my employer carries.
UPDATED FROM ewilli5
Surgery
ewilli5December 6, 2016
Well it's official, surgery scheduled for March 2nd. Let the nervousness begin! Sure hope I made the right decision!
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UPDATED FROM ewilli5
A little over two months out
ewilli5December 29, 2016
OK! I'm a little over two months out from my surgery. Does anyone have any suggestions as to what I need to purchase prior to the surgery. I live alone so after about a wk I will be on my own. Any tips or suggestions would be greatly appreciated. I'm like to plan ahead and I'm trying to get all my ducks in a row.
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December 29, 2016
Wow congrulations! I am 9 weeks post op and loving It! I feel great and no back,neck shoulder pain at all! I am actually alone also and I had a nurse come in for the first 8 days to take care of my drains/wound care and it was so worth It! I had my catsitter come in also to help with my 2 cats. My advice for you is do not do any lifting the FIRST 2 weeks and rest alot,very,very Important! I had such a great journey and healing process was great! AS FAR AS SUPPLIES ALOT OF GAUZE,GAUZE PADS and comfortable compression bra for the first couple of weeks,I still have to sleep in my at night only per my plastic surgeon till I go back for my 3 month check up. I order a extra one on line ,the one I was put into after my surgery and I love it! A very comfortable SPORTS bra,button down pajamas top,pillow under your seat belt on your way home from surgery,this was a godsend for me. Hope this helps and good luck to you!!
January 5, 2017
Thank you so much!! I have been struggling with the bra thing I can't decide which one to order. I have a feeling my two doxies aren't going to be very happy about by limitations. LOL
Thanks again!
Thanks again!
January 27, 2017
Congrats! I'm 6 days postop and have had a pretty easy recovery. I posted a list of items in my review - see if that's helpful.
The sports bras I've been liking most are under armour protegé. They zip in the front and are super supportive and snug and great.
Hey there! Welcome, and thanks so much for sharing your story with us. I hope you'll be encouraged by all the amazing support you'll get from the community. Have you checked out the Breast Reduction Forum yet? It's a great place to start building a support network. Good luck with everything, and please keep us updated.