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26 Years Old Nervous on Getting 32H's Reduced - Pensacola, FL
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Right now I'm sitting here at about 5'1" and...
Right now I'm sitting here at about 5'1" and 160ish lbs. Most of this weight is in my chest and thighs, my rib cage is actually really small so I look kinda disproportionate. I've had these huge breasts since I was about 13 years old and I finally have a doctor who has referred me to a surgeon for a breast reduction. However I'm scared and nervous about getting everything done. I've read the reviews on fighting with insurance and how scary looking recovery can be. Also the emotional aspect has me up at night unable to sleep. I am so scared that if I get it done I won't like how I look, and what to do with the hundreds of pictures I have of myself with larger breasts once I get the reduction? I don't want a reduction because of not liking how I look, I want it done so that I can be healthier and actually walk without getting tired and sleep without back pain waking me up every hour.
I know its something that needs to be done because I cannot exercise more than 10 minutes without getting winded and unable to do anything else for a while, I've got huge grooves in my shoulders from my bras and I've been using the same two bras for the past year because finding any in my size I can afford is nearly impossible. My back pain is every single day, sitting straight up is difficult as they hang almost to my belly button and I just end up slouching back just to support the weight and not fall face forward. But as I haven't had real insurance until this year (Florida Blue Select) I really don't have much of a documented past history of my problems.
Any advice or comments would be helpful as I try to go through this. I can call the surgeon tomorrow (6/6/2016) to set up an appointment but I am worried I won't be able to afford all of this if my insurance doesn't cover it. I'm trying to think of what to ask the person on the phone before making the appointment. Really hoping that it won't cost me anything to just get to speak to the surgeon for a while. If anyone has dealt with Dr. Peter Butler in Pensacola FL, your opinions and reviews of him would be wonderful to hear.
I know its something that needs to be done because I cannot exercise more than 10 minutes without getting winded and unable to do anything else for a while, I've got huge grooves in my shoulders from my bras and I've been using the same two bras for the past year because finding any in my size I can afford is nearly impossible. My back pain is every single day, sitting straight up is difficult as they hang almost to my belly button and I just end up slouching back just to support the weight and not fall face forward. But as I haven't had real insurance until this year (Florida Blue Select) I really don't have much of a documented past history of my problems.
Any advice or comments would be helpful as I try to go through this. I can call the surgeon tomorrow (6/6/2016) to set up an appointment but I am worried I won't be able to afford all of this if my insurance doesn't cover it. I'm trying to think of what to ask the person on the phone before making the appointment. Really hoping that it won't cost me anything to just get to speak to the surgeon for a while. If anyone has dealt with Dr. Peter Butler in Pensacola FL, your opinions and reviews of him would be wonderful to hear.
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June 6, 2016
I'm a 30GG, so I feel your pain. I'm scared to come out looking worse than I do now, but I just have to have faith and hope the surgeon I pick will do a great job. Personally, I made 5 consults. Originally, I was only going to make 2, but I'm glad I scheduled a few more. If you are going to a consult and want to be covered under insurance, unfortunately, you will most likely have to pay for the consult. I thought because I found them on here and it said you can get a free consult or if someone referred them, you get a complimentary consult, well that's only for cosmetic not medical. I have been going through a lot to make sure I have the correct documentation to get approved. I called the case manager, at my insurance, working my claim because I was denied initially. She informed me that just showing proof of wearing the correct bras for 3 months with no relief would have gotten me approved! I've been getting professionally fitted since 2009! I've been going torture since February and for nothing!
When you call, tell them you were referred by your doc and you are looking to get a consult for a breast reduction. I'm hoping your doc would not refer this surgeon if they did not 1. Accept insurance and 2. Accept your insurance. But tell them you want to go through insurance and ask if they accept your insurance. If they do, then go from there and schedule a consult apt. If you go on my profile, I have a list of my consult questions. Take a look, use them as they are or use what meets your needs or just use them as a guide to make your own questions, but I would definitely recommend having a list of questions for your consult.
If you can log on to your insurance account online, you should be able to find out if your insurance covers reductions and what the requirements are. If not, I would call them and ask. I called my insurance before I even started this whole process bc my book was a little confusing. I didn't want to start this and end up finding out it was never going to be covered to begin with, bc like you, I definitely can not afford this out of pocket.
I hope this helps. If you have any questions, message me. Ill be happy to help you the best I can.
When you call, tell them you were referred by your doc and you are looking to get a consult for a breast reduction. I'm hoping your doc would not refer this surgeon if they did not 1. Accept insurance and 2. Accept your insurance. But tell them you want to go through insurance and ask if they accept your insurance. If they do, then go from there and schedule a consult apt. If you go on my profile, I have a list of my consult questions. Take a look, use them as they are or use what meets your needs or just use them as a guide to make your own questions, but I would definitely recommend having a list of questions for your consult.
If you can log on to your insurance account online, you should be able to find out if your insurance covers reductions and what the requirements are. If not, I would call them and ask. I called my insurance before I even started this whole process bc my book was a little confusing. I didn't want to start this and end up finding out it was never going to be covered to begin with, bc like you, I definitely can not afford this out of pocket.
I hope this helps. If you have any questions, message me. Ill be happy to help you the best I can.
June 6, 2016
This has definitely been something I've been looking into forever but I kept putting it off because of money and appearance reasons. I think the biggest thing hanging me up is that I am afraid of how my breasts will look all done and healed, that they won't be appealing to not just others but I won't be happy myself. I have seen so many cases where the circle scar around the nipple is very stark difference and very noticeable. I have been professionally fitted as well since about 2010 so that information is good to know that I could possibly get that info from the fitter sent to insurance. Thank you so much for that.
I am slightly worried because I just called to try and make the appointment with the surgeon for consult and they didn't have my referral at all. Didn't have my name or my doctors name in their system they looked for a good 10 minutes too. I know my insurance has some of the stricter guidelines I believe (Florida Blue Select which is basically Blue Cross Blue Shield) and I am finding that I don't think I can afford to have several consultations with several surgeons. I don't want to just settle for who I was referred to if I don't have a good vibe from this surgeon but I don't know what else to do.
I am slightly worried because I just called to try and make the appointment with the surgeon for consult and they didn't have my referral at all. Didn't have my name or my doctors name in their system they looked for a good 10 minutes too. I know my insurance has some of the stricter guidelines I believe (Florida Blue Select which is basically Blue Cross Blue Shield) and I am finding that I don't think I can afford to have several consultations with several surgeons. I don't want to just settle for who I was referred to if I don't have a good vibe from this surgeon but I don't know what else to do.
June 6, 2016
I was well the bra that I had was a 36 j and it didn't fit. I only had,two bra that. came close to fitting . I also wore a genie bra over my bra and still had to keep adjusting them. the hardest part of this healing process is for me not to do anything .
I got me some new boobies
there are some bad parts about getting a breast reduction but the good outweighs the bad parts. if u truly wand a day need it I say get it. good luck
I got me some new boobies
there are some bad parts about getting a breast reduction but the good outweighs the bad parts. if u truly wand a day need it I say get it. good luck
June 6, 2016
Thank you for the good luck, I am still very nervous about it after reviewing more cases by the doctors in my area. Good luck as well with your healing process I hope you get the full results you are looking for
June 6, 2016
I went to the next city over from mines. but I hope u find the rite person for the job n u get blessed wit a new pair of perky boobies
June 9, 2016
Thats where the closest ones are to me, about an hour and a half away but Im just worried I have to be stuck with whoever I was referred to. How is your healing going? I hope you're doing 100% and feeling fantastic.
June 6, 2016
For other reasons I know I won't be having kids. At least not the natural birth way and would end up having to go through adoption later on. So I don't have that aspect holding me back. I feel slightly embarrassed that besides money what is holding me back is appearance reasons. I'm afraid they'll look terrible after its all said and done, even if my health will be so much better.
I hope you manage to get down to the size you want. It's a big jump and I hope you'll feel amazing afterwards. I'm envious of everyone here who has the courage to go through with any surgery. Thank you for the well wishes and they are warmly returned.
I hope you manage to get down to the size you want. It's a big jump and I hope you'll feel amazing afterwards. I'm envious of everyone here who has the courage to go through with any surgery. Thank you for the well wishes and they are warmly returned.
July 2, 2016
I have Florida blue select as well and my doctor referred me to Sr Butler but I never saw him. He wanted 3 months of therapy and other things before I walked into his office. I tried therapy it didn't work. In the meantime I was researching my own. I tried Dr.Frost who's at west florida and did not feel like he had a great bedside manner .
The surgeon I picked is Dr.Shaddix at Sacred heart. He's amazing and his Nurse worked with my insurance company to get me approved. We started this adventure lol in March and now I have a surgery date for July 11th.
Don't give up and find a doctor that will fight for you. Keep us posted.
The surgeon I picked is Dr.Shaddix at Sacred heart. He's amazing and his Nurse worked with my insurance company to get me approved. We started this adventure lol in March and now I have a surgery date for July 11th.
Don't give up and find a doctor that will fight for you. Keep us posted.
UPDATED FROM NycK1990
Update On Insurance Blue Select and Tentative Consult
So when I attempted to get a consultation with Dr. Butler's office they told me that it would be easier on me to wait until we got everything done to get it and surgery approved by my insurance first. This way I hopefully shouldn't have to pay out 150$ for the consult, it should be covered by my insurance. I am not 100% positive on this but will update with if insurance Blue Select covers consults.
It took about a month to get everything together to send to the insurance and I was contacted by Dr. Butler's office that they have all the paper work together and confirmed and ready for a consult so this leads me to believe that I have been approved. We sent in the information with all my doctor visits for the past 6-7 months+ xrays to show that there was nothing wrong with my spine, a letter from a massage therapist stating that several visits of massage therapy did not relieve the back or shoulder pain, documentation of severe migraines and medication not relieving it, documentation of shoulder grooves as well as that I have been properly professionally fitted for 6 years and all the creams and other home remedies attempted. We pretty much covered everything possible because as I was warned by the office Blue Select has the strictest requirements. Also they base things on how much is removed but because we listed that I am a 32H and want to go down to around a large B small C cup I think they understand the surgery is not just because I want to look a little smaller.
I have a tentative date for consult on August 2nd and will update with how professional it goes, how in depth and reliable Dr. Butler is, if his reviews are telling the truth that he's a good surgeon. Hopefully things will be working out! If the consult goes well and the surgery is 100% on track to happen I will update with before photos.
It took about a month to get everything together to send to the insurance and I was contacted by Dr. Butler's office that they have all the paper work together and confirmed and ready for a consult so this leads me to believe that I have been approved. We sent in the information with all my doctor visits for the past 6-7 months+ xrays to show that there was nothing wrong with my spine, a letter from a massage therapist stating that several visits of massage therapy did not relieve the back or shoulder pain, documentation of severe migraines and medication not relieving it, documentation of shoulder grooves as well as that I have been properly professionally fitted for 6 years and all the creams and other home remedies attempted. We pretty much covered everything possible because as I was warned by the office Blue Select has the strictest requirements. Also they base things on how much is removed but because we listed that I am a 32H and want to go down to around a large B small C cup I think they understand the surgery is not just because I want to look a little smaller.
I have a tentative date for consult on August 2nd and will update with how professional it goes, how in depth and reliable Dr. Butler is, if his reviews are telling the truth that he's a good surgeon. Hopefully things will be working out! If the consult goes well and the surgery is 100% on track to happen I will update with before photos.
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July 20, 2016
Edit: It seems that I was mistaken and the appointment is not until Sept 2nd but I can call and see if I can get an earlier appointment, Sept 2nd is just a placeholder they put me into until they could get a hold of my for my full availability.
Physical Therapy has given me some relief. I have daily exercises that help with my shoulder back and neck pain. I have to really work it and it makes it more bearable.
I wish I had done the Sudbury right after I was sure I was done. Breastfeeding. I have gained a ridiculous amount of weight. I do n't eat much but am very inactive due to the obvious reasons. My overall health would be much better if I had not waited so long.
I can't tell you what is best for you. I can only share my own experience and hope it helps you think about your own choice. Whatever you decide I wish you all the best.
I hope you manage to get down to the size you want. It's a big jump and I hope you'll feel amazing afterwards. I'm envious of everyone here who has the courage to go through with any surgery. Thank you for the well wishes and they are warmly returned.
(I accidentally posted the reply as a comment I feel so silly!)