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Finally Get to Join the Itty Bitty Titty Committee!! - Montgomery, AL
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I am 27 years old mother of 2. My breasts have...
I am 27 years old mother of 2. My breasts have always been a huge problem for me. I began to develop when I was only in 4th grade and was always accused of stuffing my bra. By the time I hit middle school, I was in a C cup. I am now a 36DD. I just had my consultation with my PS yesterday and was pleasantly surprised to find out that my insurance (BCBS) will cover the procedure 100%. All I have to pay is the $250 deductible. So I went ahead a scheduled the procedure for July 9. I was so pleased to find this little community of others going through the same thing so that we can all form a support system and know what to expect. Like many I have read, I was a little disappointed that my PS couldn't promise the B cup that I was aspiring for. But, I'm glad he was honest and didn't feed me a bunch of BS. The only problem is that I am a smoker. I know I need to quit anyway... and PS said he will NOT operate on me if I have smoked at any time during the two weeks prior to surgery. He said if I don't, my blood vessels will be constricted, and I will not heal properly and will end up with "gaping holes." Yeah...doesn't sound like it is worth the risk... so bye bye nicotine. I am both nervous and excited. I began to watch a youtube video of the procedure but had to quickly turn it off as I was beginning to feel queasy. I look forward to reading about everyone else's experiences, and any and all advice is welcome and appreciated. And I will be posting before pictures very soon.
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UPDATED FROM hollynicole27
2 months pre
A before picture
Here is my before with a shirt on... I want to put on the same shirt after and see the difference
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May 31, 2014
Lol! That's funny, I also watched a youtube video of the procedure. I felt so faint watching it. But I have watched it several times now. I'm waiting for approval. Good luck to you.
May 31, 2014
Thank you... I'm thinking about trying to watch it again because I really want to know what they will be doing to me! I'm just afraid I will chicken out of the surgery if I keep watching ;).
June 1, 2014
I felt that way too at first. But I wanted to know what was going to happen to me also. You know what the outcome of the surgery so stay positive. :)
May 31, 2014
stopping smoking will be a gift from those boobs to say sorry for all the trouble they have caused. it is such a wonderful thing to achieve so concentrate on all the things that will be better without tobacco. get help to stop if you need it.
May 31, 2014
Thank you... my husband is quitting dipping so we will be in it together. He is a great support for me.
June 8, 2014
How did you get bc/bs to cover it? What is the process??
June 8, 2014
They approved it during my consultation. I know different policies/states are different, and I have really good insurance. But when I went in for my consult, the doctor measured me (they have to take off a certain amount for the insurance to cover it) and asked me questions about the pain, indentions on my shoulders, if I've tried other things such as supportive bras, and if my breast size has remained stable for a certain period of time (they have been the same since my pregnancy 3 1/2 years ago). So they put all of that in the computer and got an approval online. I know most of the time it is not that easy, and I am extremely lucky since a lot of policies and providers require pictures and documentation.
June 13, 2014
Congrats on your decision and more than that, insurance approval. That's great! We're almost BR twin sisters! My surgery is scheduled for July 4th; living in Canada we don't have that day as a holiday. Someone here called it "booby independence day"! I love it.
June 14, 2014
That is awesome! Freedom from the boobies :) I will have to make sure to keep checking back with you to see how you're doing since our surgeries are so close together!
June 17, 2014
I too shut off the videos I still cant look at them LOL you will be taking a very nice nap and my anesthesiologist told me I had nothing to worry about that anesthesia was Very Safe now adays .
UPDATED FROM hollynicole27
21 days pre
Only 3 weeks left to go!
So my surgery is exactly 3 weeks from tomorrow (but I prefer to say 22 days from now) and it is just about all I can think about. I have wanted to lose a little weight before surgery, so yesterday I put this workout too on and cut a Zumba DVD on, but my boobs were just all over the place :(. So for now I will probably just watch what I eat and drink lots of water.
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June 17, 2014
I have been working out also. I want to loose 10 pounds by my surgery date. I did a few workout DVDs but my breast was coming out of the sports bra with all the jumping.... So embarrassing, even with just me being in the room.
June 17, 2014
using myfitnesspal you can get weight off quickly on 1200 calories a day with lean protein at each meal. Good luck!
June 17, 2014
I need to add more proteins thanks I go make a ice drink its a protein drink I have neck and back issues keeps me from sitting to long or exercising but I really need to do something as it isnt getting any better.
June 17, 2014
Maybe just brief walks could help. I was thinking bout adding protein shakes but I was scared that it would make me actually gain. Do you use them as a meal replacement.
June 17, 2014
No, i eat natural food, meat, cheese, eggs, nuts. salads, fruit and vegetables. i don't eat much processed stuff out of packets. i am very healthy.
June 18, 2014
Thank you- I will try that. I love walking, but I live far in the south and it is HOT and HUMID here... like in the low hundreds most days. So I really cannot take the heat. My husband and I have discussed buying one of those spinner bikes. I don't eat much as it is. It is so hard for me to get weight off without exercise.
June 18, 2014
I'm from Phenix City Alabama is like 45 minutes from Auburn. But live in Columbus. It's like how Opelika and Auburn is. And it's hot here also.
June 18, 2014
Some times people dont get enough calorie if it is to low you wont lose either I am adding more protein drinks and bars cause I dont eat much either I eat healthy as well eggs meat nuts fruit veggies not anything processed as well!!!
June 29, 2014
Protein drinks or snacks usually do not have alot of calories I use them as meal replacements and anytime i feel hungry it helps build muscle and muscle weighs more then fat so you can be firming up losing inches and weighing the same hope that helps!!
July 3, 2014
FOR HERE - in the Winter in NANOOK OF THE NORTH COUNTRY - in MN ........ we can go and walk in the Schools - during the Winter Months ! MAYBE You can do that too - down THERE ? The Middle Schools and High Schools were more than happy - to have people come and walk the Hallways !
July 1, 2014
Checking in it must be getting close you must be EXCITED cant wait for updates!!!!!!!
July 2, 2014
Awesome will go fast with the holiday weekend and all LOL. Im ten weeks post opt and still buying pretty bras
July 2, 2014
you can do iit! I lost 8 lbs in the 3 weeks before my surgery by going to Weight watchers and really following it, and taking a 3 day a week BARRE class and walking a few miles about 1 time a week.
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