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When Enough is Enough - Lanham, MD

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Hello ladies I'm 23 5'5 and a 36J praying for a 36...

painfullyblessed
Hello ladies I'm 23 5'5 and a 36J praying for a 36 c...hoping to get a breast reduction covered by my insurance. Currently I am jumping through hoops just to see if I can/will be approved; which includes loads of doctor visits and physical therapy. I'm almost done my 3 months of pt and my next visit with my PS is Sep 20. It's very stressful and painful but hopefully everything works in my favor! As this journey continues I would to have the support of a wonderful community!

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Nia Banks, MD, PhD

Nia Banks, MD, PhD

Board Certified Plastic Surgeon

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August 21, 2016

I am going to keep my fingers crossed that this is approved for you quickly.  Please keep us up to date on how everything is going for you.

September 13, 2016
Thankyou!!!
September 20, 2016
Good luck to you but I tried since 2012 and finally my Insurance approved it and my much needed breast reduction is scheduled on 10-25-16,so do not give up!!
September 20, 2016
Thankyou so much and congratulations!!!! I'm glad you finally got the coverage and a date! I pray you have a smooth surgery and easy speedy recovery...
September 20, 2016
Thank you so much and I will pray for you that your gets approved!
September 26, 2016
Aww Thankyou and you're welcome,
UPDATED FROM painfullyblessed

Last Day of Physical Therapy

painfullyblessed
Today was my last day of physical therapy! I'm so glad! Unfortunately for me physical therapy wasn't working for me...it actually made my back pain worse. Anywho my next consult with the plastic surgeon is on Sept 20. On top of everything I am 1 month free of nicotine! Im am just hoping and praying everything goes right and my doctors can get an approval; they both(primary care and surgeon) said they definitely recommend the surgery. I'll make sure to upload pics later...

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October 15, 2016
Great job with stopping smoking! Praying that you'll continue with it and get approval.
October 17, 2016
Thankyou so much!!!!!
UPDATED FROM painfullyblessed

It's almost time!!! Consult #2

painfullyblessed
It's almost time for my second consult I'm really praying everything goes well! My physical therapist, primary care, and my plastic surgeon said they will recommend the surgery for me definitely...so it's all up to the insurance company (Maryland Medicaid) I guess. One thing I loved about this journey is the support from women I've had. I'm just one of those gals who thinks women doctors in some instances work better with women because we understand each other's pain...I know men are very knowledgable of our pains but a woman understands more... Anywho My consult is next Tuesday the 20th. I don't have too much support from my family really everyone thinks I shouldn't do it but I've been doing it since the 3rd grade...I was in a c cup by the 5th lol I think I've done enough!!! I just want to know what it's like to run again, to sleep on your stomach w/o pain, to sit up straight without weight on my shoulders and neck.... I'm just so anxious!!!!!!

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September 16, 2016
I hope your surgery and healing go smoothly. I fully support your decision, most people couldn't relate to having 5+ pounds of weigh on your chest constantly and at 23 that would be unbearable so don't feel bad about this process. P.s. I love your piercings, I wanted to do mine but chickened out.
September 16, 2016
Thankyou!!!! I'm just glad there's a site like this with ppl like you offering support it means a lot.
September 16, 2016
Lol and awww I promise it didn't hurt that bad just two strong pinches and it was done! I would get them all over again...
September 20, 2016
I have a great family doctor- female and I went to 3 different plastic surgeons all male and I chose my 3rd consult plastic surgeon and he made it happen with my insurance Company! Documentation is very,very important from your family doctor ,yoga instuctor,massage therapist and finally got it approved. Good luck to you!
September 20, 2016
Thankyou! You're right regarding documentation!