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32yrs Old, 2 Kids, 34DDD+ Now, Would Love to Be a Small C

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Was denied by insurance twice last year for my...

Jennifer81654
$8,000
Was denied by insurance twice last year for my reduction surgery but I got the call today that I was approved and they scheduled for Dec. 16th! I have no idea what I should have for recovery at home, I didn't expect to actually get the okay and an appointment so soon! Any tips or great products to have would be awesome!!

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Paul M. Heath, MD

Paul M. Heath, MD

Board Certified Plastic Surgeon

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December 7, 2016
Best wishes! You are having surgery the same day I am scheduled. I go tomorrow for my pre-op. I am getting very nervous!
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December 7, 2016
This is the same thing with me. Everything happened so fast. The only thing I got for home so far was lots of straws. Lots of pillows. And lots of button up tops. After I get my first pre-op appointment I'll find out what else I need
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December 7, 2016
Be sure to have a lot of lip balm
December 7, 2016
Straws is a great idea, thank you!
December 7, 2016
Congratulations on taking the plunge! I am 5 weeks post op... couple of tips... I took 2 weeks off from my very sedate 3 day week office job but could have done with 3 weeks, v -shaped pillow, front zip sports bras in the size you are now and a couple of soft fitted vest type tops to wear UNDER the sports bras to stop friction (not a good look but makes life a little more comfortable). Good luck !
December 7, 2016
Thanks!!!!
December 7, 2016
So...I'm having a hard time picturing what you mean about the vest type top under a sports bra. There's a lot going on in my head right now so my brain is maybe just mush, ha!
December 11, 2016
Haha ok so just a close fitted vest with spaghetti straps next to your skin then on with the sorts bra....saves any seams, friction on your suture lines x
December 8, 2016
Good luck I'm scheduled for Thursday Dec 15th will be off 3 weeks due to my job.
December 8, 2016
Hopefully we don't end up having to postpone mine, I'' so ready to get this done. I work the front desk at a dental office so I'm not doing a lot of lifting or reaching besides paperwork and the phone :) I will be going back to work 12 days after my surgery date so I'm hoping I'm feeling okay!
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December 8, 2016
I'm going back to work 12 days after mine too. Praying it all works out. Best of luck!
December 8, 2016
Thank you, good thoughts on your surgery also!!
December 14, 2016
What insurance did you have
I have been trying to get mine approved through insurance to know avail. And I'm thinking about changing my insurance and the good recommendation?
December 14, 2016
Hello! I have BlueCross BlueShield of MN. Last year I was denied for the surgery, appealed and denied again so that was disappointed but this year we went into it knowing what the insurance requirement were and I got a second opinion with a 2nd doctor in the practice and he thought the 400gram per side or 800grams total requirement should be no problem so he sent it in and it was approved right away. I do think he probably sent in my appeal letter from last year along with his referral and the referral from my primary care physician with my past issues with headaches. Don't give up! I was so happy that going into my second opinion appointment the Dr knew my history and knew that I was coming to him to see if he thought the insurance requirements were feasible for me and if he could do that so be honest with your PS and let them know what you are looking for!
UPDATED FROM Jennifer81654
8 days pre

Abnormal mammogram

Jennifer81654
So, I found out I was approved for surgery finally on Monday and was scheduled for next Friday due to a cancellation - which was crazy!! Had to go get a mammogram Monday afternoon and got a call today that there was an abnormality on one side and I have to go in and have an ultrasound done this afternoon. I called my husband from work and bawled because of course I'm nervous it could be something bad but also that even if it's nothing to worry about, they probably will postpone my reduction because we needed to have everything in and read and okay'd this week. I'm stressed and disappointed. I hope I get some answers today ????

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December 7, 2016
Well this may be something that will help you also in the long run. Don't be too discouraged. Everything will work out in the end. I'll have you in my prayers.
December 7, 2016
I've had abnormal mammograms and they stop you in your tracks. Lukily mine were cysts, that were drained and benign. I got my needle biopsy the same week. Praying you find out quickly and are benign.
December 8, 2016
It may not be postponed. They can read and communicate results same day:-)
December 8, 2016
I have had abnormal and ultrasound before and everything turned out fine. Praying for you
UPDATED FROM Jennifer81654
7 days pre

Ultrasound

Jennifer81654
So I had the ultrasound on the abnormal whatever it is in my left breast and they still aren't really sure. It sounds like he thinks it may be a benign fibrous tumor but they want to do a biopsy ???? The soonest they could get me in was next week Tuesday which would absolutely mean postponing my reduction surgery so I bawled of course...but after talking with one of the triage nurses for my PS at Midsota, she made calls and pulled strings to get me in for a biopsy about an hour and a half away tomorrow even though they usually don't schedule these without the notes and imaging from the original ultrasound and mammogram - my hospital only mails them so they wouldn't get there in time. I will be picking my stuff up and hand delivering it to the imaging place that my biopsy is scheduled with but there is still a chance that once they look through the imaging and see what needs to be done that it won't be something that can do there. So fingers crossed that it's just a straightforward needle ultrasound guided biopsy and nothing more complicated or hard to get to because if they can do it there then I could have my results back in time to still go ahead with my surgery the 16th. Unless my biopsy results come back with bad news of course....and that I can't even think about yet.

Just wanted to note though that my PS office has been AMAZING through this process. Between getting me in for a same day mammogram and fast results to making the calls to find someone willling to do a biopsy ASAP - I am thrilled and so thankful for the care they have provided. I will definitely be recommending Midsota to anyone!

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January 6, 2017
I had BR a few days before you. I had a non-cancerous cyst that constantly caused my mammograms to be flagged. I told my surgeon to make sure he got it when he went in! Of course everything is hard right now, but if he was able to remove it will be a double bonus.