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One full month with new boobs!

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Ive been considering a reduction since puberty. I...

babydeerNovember 2, 2012
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Ive been considering a reduction since puberty. I am 21, 160lbs, 5'5", with a 34DDD/34F.

I just had an appointment with my PCP on the 31st, with good news, he gave me the referral I needed! I then had to go get X-Rays of my spine, to prove I have no underlying issues causing me back pain. I heard back from the doctor, and the x-rays came out good, no issues found.

I have my consult appointment with Dr. Shaw on 11/13/12, and I am hoping that everything will go well once he sends off my information to insurance for approval. I have UHC.

My goal is a B cup, possibly a C but I am leaning towards the B. I struggle with daily back and neck pain, and cannot wear a traditional bra for more than a few hours; I wear sports bras on a daily basis.

The procedure costs 8700.00, but if my insurance company approves it I will only have to pay 20% of that. Fingers crossed!

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Robert Shaw, MD

Robert Shaw, MD

Board Certified Plastic Surgeon

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Sassycharly
November 3, 2012
good luck getting ur approval!!! hope that works out for u. keep us posted!
babydeer
November 4, 2012
Thank you! I'll be posting an update right after my consult, I'm sure. And the waiting game will begin after that... Which will be the LONG part!!
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Sassycharly
November 4, 2012
yup waiting is harder than the surgery lol. but thoughts and fears are completely normal thats for sure. let us know how ur consult goes!
Thiafrancois
December 19, 2014
Wow great results
UPDATED FROM babydeer
1 month pre

I uploaded my "before" pics, and here is to hoping...

babydeerNovember 3, 2012
I uploaded my "before" pics, and here is to hoping there will be "after" ones to follow!

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natalierw
November 4, 2012
Good luck
babydeer
November 4, 2012
Thanks!
Kimmers25
November 4, 2012

Welcome to RealSelf.  Thank you for posting your review and sharing your journey.  So here is hoping for your B cup.  

UPDATED FROM babydeer
1 month pre

Today has been awful. I am getting so anxious for...

babydeerNovember 6, 2012
Today has been awful. I am getting so anxious for my consult ( one Moore week! ) and I am SO nervous I won't get approved. Trying to stay positive, but the nerves are making me on edge! Any ideas to keep my mind off of it for the next week ?!

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natalierw
November 6, 2012
im there with you..nerves go back and forth. these girls tell us waiting is the worst part. seems hard to believe. hang on.!! breathe!
ggnomore
November 7, 2012
I was also very nervous about the approval. But I got approved! I really tried not to think about it during the approval period. I got all my ducks in the row and then just went on. Use this time to create your list of questions and "clean up" your house.
babydeer
November 7, 2012
That's the thing... I have a 3 page list of questions already!! And a "boob" file on my flash drive of good and bad boobs... Lol!! I just need to breathe. Hubby told me today regardless of approval with insurance we can afford for me to get it done hopefully this December, maybe next spring. (I have to time it between semesters at school is why)
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