POSTED UNDER Breast Reduction REVIEWS
21 Yr Old College Student Athletic 34 DDD Big Boobs
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I'm SOO Glad I found this place! Ok so I am...
$5,000
I'm SOO Glad I found this place!
Ok so I am definitely 100% ready for a breast reduction. A little background about me:
I developed high C breasts almost D in middle school and got teased from guys from how big they were (flirting at the time but hey I didn't know back then) My school also had a strict policy against dress code and a bunch of small chested girls would get Away with wearing cute tank tops but because of my breast size I got detentions for wearing literally the same thing. High school they continued to grow even more I think to a Double D. Now they are at a high DDD/E I believe but I actually think they might be more than that. Anyways I am currently 150 pounds (my heaviest) 5'8 and I have an athletic build but somewhat of a small frame and I have been developing back pains, should grooves from my regular bras (so now I just wear heavy duty VS sports bras) and I even get migraines from time to time. I have been doing my research and decided that I want to reduce from a DDD/E all the way to a high B/ Low C Cup. I don't know if my insurance will cover this but I literally am I so much pain from my breasts I sometimes just bawl at night holding them and hating them. I have felt hopeless and can't even enjoy going dress shopping let alone bikini shopping. I hope that the insurance can cover it as I am a somewhat broke full time college student. Any tips on how to get the insurance coverage and how to get the ball rolling on this process needed and what the recovery process was like or anything that could help? I'm thinking I would want to do the lollipop or anchor procedure! I'm also located in Orlando, FL so if you guys know of any AMAZING Plastic Surgeons plz let me know:)
Have a great day ladies! Fingers crossed
Also I will add some pictures for my Before just so you can see what my body looks like. I like to look at girls that relate to me so hopefully you do as well!
Ok so I am definitely 100% ready for a breast reduction. A little background about me:
I developed high C breasts almost D in middle school and got teased from guys from how big they were (flirting at the time but hey I didn't know back then) My school also had a strict policy against dress code and a bunch of small chested girls would get Away with wearing cute tank tops but because of my breast size I got detentions for wearing literally the same thing. High school they continued to grow even more I think to a Double D. Now they are at a high DDD/E I believe but I actually think they might be more than that. Anyways I am currently 150 pounds (my heaviest) 5'8 and I have an athletic build but somewhat of a small frame and I have been developing back pains, should grooves from my regular bras (so now I just wear heavy duty VS sports bras) and I even get migraines from time to time. I have been doing my research and decided that I want to reduce from a DDD/E all the way to a high B/ Low C Cup. I don't know if my insurance will cover this but I literally am I so much pain from my breasts I sometimes just bawl at night holding them and hating them. I have felt hopeless and can't even enjoy going dress shopping let alone bikini shopping. I hope that the insurance can cover it as I am a somewhat broke full time college student. Any tips on how to get the insurance coverage and how to get the ball rolling on this process needed and what the recovery process was like or anything that could help? I'm thinking I would want to do the lollipop or anchor procedure! I'm also located in Orlando, FL so if you guys know of any AMAZING Plastic Surgeons plz let me know:)
Have a great day ladies! Fingers crossed
Also I will add some pictures for my Before just so you can see what my body looks like. I like to look at girls that relate to me so hopefully you do as well!
Replies (6)
February 26, 2016
I am 56 and your story could be mine. I have always wanted a reduction but didnt think insrance would cover. I am going for surgery the 29th. Finally. I understand there are guidlines...you are measured etc...when I finally pursued this it took insuance 5 days to approve. I wish I had been braver to look into it years ago. My neck and shoulders have suffered. I started having pretty bad issues by 27 years old. my chiropractor submitted a 20 year history of treatment. Just go to consultations. The doctors will tell you. They take into account the difficulties. I wish you the best. You have a great shape and even at my age, I do too...I just want "less" of it!
February 26, 2016
You look like I did at your age - it was only just manageable way back then, and is a complete pain now. Congratulations on doing something about it while you're still young. Get your usual doctor to understand how awful it is and he'll write you a referral based on health issues (back, neck, shoulder).
February 26, 2016
Hey girl. I'm 27 & had the same problems growing up and at school. I just had my surgery done a week ago! Went down from a 32G. what type of insurance do you have? What I did was Google my insurance and their criteria for getting a breast reduction and I went from there. Most likely based on how you described yourself you will just need to complete some physical therapy. Ask me anything I'm here to help!
February 26, 2016
Hey girly! I have Blue Cross, Blue Shield in FL insurance. My Doc said most Likely I will get improved. I really hope I d because I cannot afford physical therapy time wise and money wise. I have no clue what actual size I am but I am going to research good PS that take my insurance and see where that take me! Usually the PS and their insurance office help make a case to send over to insurance I believe.
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February 26, 2016
I was like you at your age.I always wanted a breast reduction and breasts were similar to yours . I saw a ps in September after talking with others that were extremely satisfied with their breasts reduction. They took pictures and measured me and informed me he thought my procedure was covered. I am 46, 5'2" and weighed 120lbs. Bra size was a DDD if not E. Insurance originally denied it because they needed a letter from my doctor saying I tried alternative treatment for back pain. This was easy to get, I asked my doctor for a letter saying I had back pain and tried physical therapy and meds with no relief. It was approved about 10 days after. I had my surgery 1/22 and am very happy. I am a full C, small D. I know I may still have some swelling but my PS thinks I will remain this size. Still recovering but went back to work 2 1/2 weeks after surgery. My advice to you is to make an appoint with a ps. I paid my specialist copay and that's what got the ball rolling. Good luck!
February 2, 2017
I think you are def bigger than a DDD. Have you measured under your breasts then across your chest? I had been wearing VS 36 DDD and I'm really a 32 I !!! We are similar build. I'm 5'9" weigh 170 with athletic build but I've gained 20 past year. 150 is my ideal weight and my boobs don't get smaller when i lose weight they are very dense not fatty. Yours look the same.
UPDATED FROM Erin A.
Crying my eyes out
update: called the insurance company and those f&ckers only pay for 60% of the initial cost. So I would have to pay a $3,000 deductible and if the cost was 10k I would have to pay 4k out of my own pocket. So I can kiss the dreams of getting small boobs and being happy with my life goodbye. Also I have Florida Blue :Blue Cross & Blue Shield. I'm so freaking pissed and upset. I just want to go in a crawl in a hole and never come out.
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February 26, 2016
Wow really? I'm so surprised. I have Blue Cross but I am in VT and it was 100% covered. I'm so sorry to hear this. :( don't give up, though! Keep trying different avenues. It won't be easy but it'll be worth it.
February 27, 2016
I know $3,000 is a lot but maybe you could talk with your surgeon to see if he offers a payment plan . Just a thought if your heart is so set on reduction I know I was devastated when my insurance denied me the first time.
February 27, 2016
That's a shame. It's worth saving for though. Or finding out for a payment plan. My insurance won't pay here in Australia and it will cost me double that. But I think it will be worth every cent! It's so tough, but hang in there. I'm sure you can find a way x
February 29, 2016
awww.. I've been there and even worse. I've been pursing different companies since 2013!! My former insurance company requested $9,OOO out of pocket costs. Can you find out if your deductible applies towards your out of pocket maximum costs? Maybe you should get them to approve you then start planning towards saving money (if you can). Hope it gets better.
March 3, 2016
I am so sorry. Did you happen to go through the appeal process with them? I have Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas and they flat out denied me within a couple of hours of receiving the pre-d request from the surgeon's office solely based on the amount being removed was not going to be 500g or more. I appealed, provided letters from my other doctors, test results, and they still denied me, and I currently have my case in IRO. I have already booked my surgery & it's next week. I HAVE to do this regardless of stupid insurance or not. I get the same rashes too that you show in your pic above. I also get icky fungal funk smell - it is gross. But I am having nerve issues from my breasts that are really wreaking havoc on me, so I am going broke to be free of these! I hope you are able to find a resolution and way to get this done soon!
I can't recommend surgeons as I'm in California but I know other women on here can definitely help!
Its so great you're taking the first steps to this surgery- I really hope the ball gets rolling for you!