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34GG - Help on This Journey Please! NO LONGER UPDATING -NEW REVIEW
UPDATED FROM ElliEmma
5 months post
DECIDED TO START A NEW REVIEW SINCE THIS ONE IS SO MESSAGE DENSE AND I'M STARTING A NEW PROCEDURE ANYWAY!
ElliEmmaMay 15, 2016
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https://www.realself.com/review/new-york-ny-34gg-34f-34c-d-time-breast-reduction-revision
https://www.realself.com/review/new-york-ny-34gg-34f-34c-d-time-breast-reduction-revision
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UPDATED FROM ElliEmma
5 months post
STUNNED
ElliEmmaMay 13, 2016
WAS JUST APPROVED FOR SECOND GO ROUND AT THIS SURGERY!!
Scheduled 8/26 so as to not interfere with my summer!
Wow, in shock!!
Scheduled 8/26 so as to not interfere with my summer!
Wow, in shock!!
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May 13, 2016
Yay, so glad you got approval for your revision.. being a nurse I understand why the PS did what he did. It is all about risk management. Even with a small risk your nipple might have been compromised he had to take the safest approach. It sucks you have to go through another surgery but having your nipple fall off would have been worse. If blood supply does not get to that area, they do literally go black and fall off. He did a really nice job the first time and will do so again. It's a risk for every BR and with you history he just had to be extra cautious. Have a great summer.
May 14, 2016
Thank you Eldavia! Yes, that's pretty much how he's explaining it. I also think it was the incision he went with. Oh well, second time will be a charm :)
May 13, 2016
Wow, that's awesome! Will you be using the same surgeon? If so, be absolutely sure you are on the same page this time around.
As someone who went through this twice as well for the same reason (not reduced enough the first time), I can say that the second time around was soooo much easier. If you have questions about it, let me know!
As someone who went through this twice as well for the same reason (not reduced enough the first time), I can say that the second time around was soooo much easier. If you have questions about it, let me know!
May 14, 2016
Thank you Anony!! I think we exchanged so posts a few months ago my first time around!
Was your healing easier the second time? My gut tells me it would be harder but you lived thru it! How far apart were your surgeries? Which incisions did you have done for each procedure??
I thought we were on the same page back then but I guess i'll never really know the "why" or maybe he's being honest and I'm just not buying it completely.
The important thing is i'm getting a second shot at this!
I don't go back to see him until Aug 11 so i'll be prepared to (again) make sure we are on the same page! lol
Was your healing easier the second time? My gut tells me it would be harder but you lived thru it! How far apart were your surgeries? Which incisions did you have done for each procedure??
I thought we were on the same page back then but I guess i'll never really know the "why" or maybe he's being honest and I'm just not buying it completely.
The important thing is i'm getting a second shot at this!
I don't go back to see him until Aug 11 so i'll be prepared to (again) make sure we are on the same page! lol
May 15, 2016
Haha, I forgot we talked about this previously. Yes, my healing was a lot easier the second time around - not necessarily for the immediate period right after (like the first week or two), but after that, I would say it was about half as hard as the first time. Part of that was because I was so mentally prepared and knew what to expect but the other half was that it just wasn't as painful since my nippes didn't really have to be moved as much the second time. So I had a lot less nerve pain, etc, I think simply just because of that.
My surgeries were a little more than a year apart. I had the anchor incisions both times. The first time, I didn't know that the reason I had open wounds that wouldn't heal was because of spitting sutures - took me a while to figure it out (my dr. never told me!) so when I started spitting sutures again after my second surgery, I knew exactly what I should do and as a result, my scars are gorgeous this time around. Honestly, the horizontal scars are barely noticeable and I'm only about half a year out from the revision, so it will only get even better. So don't worry if you end up having an anchor the second time, the additional scarring really doesn't turn out that bad.
The one thing I will warn against is the lollipop does give a nicer overall shape than does the anchor. You can see it on here from the reviews of people who have had each - the anchor style tends to give a more wider look. Personally, I still like how mine look, it's just that it has been a bit harder to find bras for my new shape than I thought it would be - I can still go into any store and buy bras, it's just that I have to still try them on. By now I have found a few brands/styles that I love so it's not a big deal.
Both times I thought I was on the same page as my Dr. and it turned out we weren't, so just be careful about making any assumptions. Both times I asked for a B - the first time I ended up with a D//DD and the second time, a solid C. I'm happy with my results from the revision but still wished she had really listened and given me the B I asked for because I know i will get bigger when I have kids and I wanted to start it very small so I wouldn't have to go through this a third time.
But honestly, I'm so happy with my revision that even if I have to get another one in 15 years, I'm cool with that. For a while, I was debating whether I should have the revision since after my original surgery, I was no longer completely disproportionally big - and I'm so, so glad I did because now i truly love how I look whereas before, I was just okay with it.
My surgeries were a little more than a year apart. I had the anchor incisions both times. The first time, I didn't know that the reason I had open wounds that wouldn't heal was because of spitting sutures - took me a while to figure it out (my dr. never told me!) so when I started spitting sutures again after my second surgery, I knew exactly what I should do and as a result, my scars are gorgeous this time around. Honestly, the horizontal scars are barely noticeable and I'm only about half a year out from the revision, so it will only get even better. So don't worry if you end up having an anchor the second time, the additional scarring really doesn't turn out that bad.
The one thing I will warn against is the lollipop does give a nicer overall shape than does the anchor. You can see it on here from the reviews of people who have had each - the anchor style tends to give a more wider look. Personally, I still like how mine look, it's just that it has been a bit harder to find bras for my new shape than I thought it would be - I can still go into any store and buy bras, it's just that I have to still try them on. By now I have found a few brands/styles that I love so it's not a big deal.
Both times I thought I was on the same page as my Dr. and it turned out we weren't, so just be careful about making any assumptions. Both times I asked for a B - the first time I ended up with a D//DD and the second time, a solid C. I'm happy with my results from the revision but still wished she had really listened and given me the B I asked for because I know i will get bigger when I have kids and I wanted to start it very small so I wouldn't have to go through this a third time.
But honestly, I'm so happy with my revision that even if I have to get another one in 15 years, I'm cool with that. For a while, I was debating whether I should have the revision since after my original surgery, I was no longer completely disproportionally big - and I'm so, so glad I did because now i truly love how I look whereas before, I was just okay with it.
May 14, 2016
Congrats on getting approved for your revision! I know it probably isn't what you wanted, if he did the correct amount the first, but at least he is taking responsibility. I'm currently a 30GG and it looks like you were sporting a Rebecca by Fantasie in one of your pics! I have bra in black and love the shape it gives, but that small back band makes all the weight go straight to my shoulders. I loved the Esme by Fantasie, perfect shape and 3row/3 column back band and supposedly it was a best seller, but they discontinued it! They don't many think band bras for a 30 back that aren't a sports bra. I am so scared they won't remove enough and I'll still be too big afterwards. I would be livid if I went through this surgery and came out an F! I don't even want anything bigger than a C cup, maybe D, but I'm still having a hard time imagining that. I hope this second surgery gets you to the size you need and want to be! Hopefully 2nd times a charm because I'm sure you don't want a third. Good luck and congrats! :) Thanks for sharing your journey with us! :)
May 14, 2016
Thanks! And yes, Rebecca by Fantasie. In late March I bought real bras again and the Rebecca I was 34F and it made me look so big with the molded cups and already being depressed about how my surgery went, I bought Wacoal Simple Shaping Full Coverage Underwire Minimizer Bra for $50. I bought a couple more on Ebay (new with tags) for about $25 each. In that, I'm a 34E and it has 4 rows of hooks and I think the support is pretty decent. I wanted to be a C also but the doctor thought I'd wind up a D.
I skimmed your profile, will read it more thoroughly later when I have more time. How close are you to choosing a doctor and when do you want to have it done??
I skimmed your profile, will read it more thoroughly later when I have more time. How close are you to choosing a doctor and when do you want to have it done??
May 14, 2016
Oh, I used to wear Wacoal when I thought I was a DDD. I love their bras and hope i can wear them once i get my reduction. When they released their sports bra in a G cup I bought the 32G and I make it work with another bra on top. One of my consults, the PS said when the weight is gone I won't have to worry about wearing such a tight band for supprt, so I'll be ok in a 32 im hoping.
I have to put an update on my profile for all my consults. I finished them and made my decision, but my first consult, the PS submitted a request that I didn't know about until I received the denial and with no medical documentation, so of course I was denied. I have an apt on June 6th to submit all my documents to my PS that i want to go through, but they are saying we can't submit a new request while one is pending. Im hearing different answers as to what happens when you start a request through a new PS altogether. So, Monday my case manager through my insurance is going to call me with an answer on whether we have to wait until the request expires or if she can just delete it or if a request comes from a new surgeon, is that a brand new case. So, hopefully that first week in June we will submit my paperwork to insurance and hoping to have my surgery the first week of august. ;) Thanks for reading my profile when got get around to it. I know it's long. :) Thanks for responding to me too. :)
I have to put an update on my profile for all my consults. I finished them and made my decision, but my first consult, the PS submitted a request that I didn't know about until I received the denial and with no medical documentation, so of course I was denied. I have an apt on June 6th to submit all my documents to my PS that i want to go through, but they are saying we can't submit a new request while one is pending. Im hearing different answers as to what happens when you start a request through a new PS altogether. So, Monday my case manager through my insurance is going to call me with an answer on whether we have to wait until the request expires or if she can just delete it or if a request comes from a new surgeon, is that a brand new case. So, hopefully that first week in June we will submit my paperwork to insurance and hoping to have my surgery the first week of august. ;) Thanks for reading my profile when got get around to it. I know it's long. :) Thanks for responding to me too. :)
UPDATED FROM ElliEmma
5 months post
Update - 4.5 Months Post Op
ElliEmmaMay 12, 2016
It's been a while, I've been kind of bumming about my results of lack thereof.
They look beautiful but still BIG. Depending on the brand I'm either a 34E or 34F and if I wear the same style bra that was my go to prior to surgery, I went from a 34GG to 34F. Not exactly what I had in mind!
The good news, which is like a bitter pill, is people have told me people would pay to have augmentation that look like mine.
The woman who I know pretty well at the bra store was gushing about how perfect they came out.
Anyway, I am now waiting and hoping I get approved again. Paperwork is in, just waiting.
Doc wrote apparently a very good letter (as stated by his receptionist) as to why he had to be very conservative first time around and submitted for another 500 grams +. I wonder what he put in the surgery report and if it concurs. I honestly think he messed up and did the less aggressive incision and misestimated. I don't really get how a larger scale reduction in areas not adjacent to my nipple would have compromised the safety of my nipple, but I'm not the doctor and that's what he's trying to sell insurance to get another approval. It could be the truth, i'm just not sure I'm buying it.
Anyway, wish me luck on this approval! I'll be shocked if it goes thru but fingers crossed that it does!
They look beautiful but still BIG. Depending on the brand I'm either a 34E or 34F and if I wear the same style bra that was my go to prior to surgery, I went from a 34GG to 34F. Not exactly what I had in mind!
The good news, which is like a bitter pill, is people have told me people would pay to have augmentation that look like mine.
The woman who I know pretty well at the bra store was gushing about how perfect they came out.
Anyway, I am now waiting and hoping I get approved again. Paperwork is in, just waiting.
Doc wrote apparently a very good letter (as stated by his receptionist) as to why he had to be very conservative first time around and submitted for another 500 grams +. I wonder what he put in the surgery report and if it concurs. I honestly think he messed up and did the less aggressive incision and misestimated. I don't really get how a larger scale reduction in areas not adjacent to my nipple would have compromised the safety of my nipple, but I'm not the doctor and that's what he's trying to sell insurance to get another approval. It could be the truth, i'm just not sure I'm buying it.
Anyway, wish me luck on this approval! I'll be shocked if it goes thru but fingers crossed that it does!
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May 12, 2016
So sorry for this. I can't begin to imagine going through this again. I had my surgery 3 weeks ago yesterday and had complications. I went from a 34 H-J (depending on brand) and currently am a 34DDD. I was told I would be a D but I just don't see me going down and entire 2 inches. Disappointed as well but I'm just gonna roll with it. Good luck to you!!!
May 13, 2016
Oh no, what kind of complications?? I hope you start getting good healing vibes and the swelling goes down and gets you where you want to be!
May 13, 2016
I had a hematoma on my right breast so they had to open it up and clean it out. Luckily I was in the hospital for the night so they caught it and were able to go in the next morning. Sucked though. Nothing like going under general anesthesia AGAIN. ugh. I'm good now though just wish I was smaller!
May 13, 2016
Wishing you luck on the approval for the second surgery. I'm sorry though that you will need to go through it again. I understand what your doctor was saying about worrying about the nipple. My surgery was in August 2015. Preop I was a 36H and just over three pounds was removed from both breast. I lost all sensation in my left nipple which I understand is sometimes a side effect of removing that much breast tissue. Anyhoo, love your kitties name. Good luck!
May 13, 2016
Thank you! I think things would have come out different had my doctor done an anchor incision but he was confident he could remove enough to get me to a D with lollipop. In hindsight I wish we had had the conversation ahead of time that went something like "if you can't get enough tissue you have my permission to do anchor" but the several times I asked if he would be able to accomplish what we discussed with lollipop, he was confident.
Hopefully I hear something by tomorrow and hopefully it's an approval. I got a letter today about the pre-auth request and it said they usually will give a decision within 48 hours of receiving all the requested info...but it can take up to 15 days. Ugh I hate waiting tho this time I'm really scared I won't get approved. I can't imagine insurance covering this twice within 6 months!
Anyway, since then, I have adopted another kitty and have a foster I am socializing. The girl I adopted, you won't believe her name....FRANNIE! :)
Hopefully I hear something by tomorrow and hopefully it's an approval. I got a letter today about the pre-auth request and it said they usually will give a decision within 48 hours of receiving all the requested info...but it can take up to 15 days. Ugh I hate waiting tho this time I'm really scared I won't get approved. I can't imagine insurance covering this twice within 6 months!
Anyway, since then, I have adopted another kitty and have a foster I am socializing. The girl I adopted, you won't believe her name....FRANNIE! :)
I found you...Second go around...Well good for you ant thank god for insurance. I selected the doctor from queens. You didnt like the staff, I think it was...Anyway had my surgery in december 2015. Went from a 44 h or I depending on the bra brand to a 42 f or g..But I now fit comfortably in a 42 ddd. I will say I am not as droopy or heavy when out of a shower as before. However most of my weight are on the sides of each breast. Second I dont have a great lift as I expected. Third, I am wondering if I am starting to sagg or droop. But I will say my main concern was not loosing nipple sensation. I still have it girrrl-smh...Lol,lol
However the other problem is lumps in my breast and around my nipple. Told it is nerclosis(spelled it wrong I think) but told its fatty deposits. It was go away or diminish as I continue to heal....So glad I found you and you are still posting...Thanks for alll your postings n tips....
As you can recall I am not brave to do photos at all but I welcome your posts and tips..
Wait you couldn't have gone with Kraft? I thought you had issues with him? His receptionist had told me he had a wait list over a year once I told her I had an approval from insurance and you suggested I file a complaint! You couldn't have used him?!?!
I'm just stunned that I got approved for this a second time within a year! It just shows that I am really still too big!!
Are the lumps part of the scar or just fatty deposits?? Are you using anything for scars? My doc wants me to continue using ScarAway gel even tho those scars are gonna be re-opened in three months cuz it will soften them. Three months!! Ugh can't wait that long!!
Yup...I went with kraft...Lol,lol....The lumps are fatty deposits as I was told. I researched , went back to kraft and then had a sonogram...I am wear playtex 18 hour 42 ddd...Emmma I do look better in my shirts and my leather jacket which I had for year I can actually zip....With all that said....I wonder if I am drooping and why so much fat on the sides???...When I wash under my arm pitts I get the jiggle..... Anyway,,,did you have fatty deposits???...Has anyone on here mention fatty deposits??.....I wonder if I should consider a second operation