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21* Y.O. FNG. From H to DD? (3 MONTHS POST!)
UPDATED FROM br4yv
4 months post
3 Months Post-Op: From 38H to 38 DD (and more sensation than ever!)
br4yvJuly 3, 2015
WORTH IT
Hi ladies! It's been a long time since my last post, but it's officially three months since my surgery on March 26th, 2015. Well, it's been a little more than 3 months -- I typed up a whole review on the day, but I tried to upload pictures and it all got erased! Nooo.
I bought my first bra today, 38 DD. I definitely wanted to be a D-cup, because it's so much easier finding D-cup bras than a DD. However, it's way easier finding a DD than an H and A LOT cheaper might I add, so no complaints. My favorite place for bras is target. I fitted myself, so I could be wrong. I've gained weight, I'm not sure if the cup size will decrease with weightless or not. However, it fits great. Not that I'll wear bras often, because I love going braless these days. The girls have fallen a little more into a natural shape and guess what ... almost all of the color to my right nipple is back. I'll probably get nipple tattoo, I meet with Dr. G. next week so I'll ask more then.
Discomfort? My incisions still feel a little sensitive when I sleep on my sides for too long, but I've been sleeping on my side, stomach and back since 2 months post-op. On top of pillows, flat on my mattress. I think I rushed that a bit, but I'm not one to baby myself. After 2 months, I said enough was enough! I need to get back to being normal. And normal I am! I'm still afraid of wires but I'm wearing the bra as I type ... I definitely need to loosen the straps because it's bothering my shoulders much like before, but it's also strapless aha!
Scars? I'll upload pictures! They're fantastic! I still give Dr. G 10's across the board. Although I would have liked being a cup-size smaller. I still love them really much and get compliments on them. Even that they look like implants. So that's a win win, scars are almost not even noticeable. At least to me. I mean, I have stretch marks, who cares about scars! Lol.
Sensation? That was a big concern (for some) with having a FNG. But I'm happy to say that I have more sensation than ever, and the weirdest thing, my nipples are bigger than before! Lol. I have no idea how that happened but they used to be so small, now they're wide and fat. My right nipple is always "hard," she doesn't even wait for a command! The left just a swift of cool air or rub and it does the trick. I was thinking about getting nipple piercings before, but they're extremely sensitive. I don't even want to take that chance. I don't want anyone to bite them, just look at them and leave them alone. Lol. Righty is my favorite, she has almost all the color, protrudes and is sensitive. The only down side I guess I would say with a FNG is, well, two. 1) The time frame it takes to get the color back, 2) The fact that I probably won't be able to breast feed.
All in all, I love the girls. They love me. I'll post pictures soon!
I bought my first bra today, 38 DD. I definitely wanted to be a D-cup, because it's so much easier finding D-cup bras than a DD. However, it's way easier finding a DD than an H and A LOT cheaper might I add, so no complaints. My favorite place for bras is target. I fitted myself, so I could be wrong. I've gained weight, I'm not sure if the cup size will decrease with weightless or not. However, it fits great. Not that I'll wear bras often, because I love going braless these days. The girls have fallen a little more into a natural shape and guess what ... almost all of the color to my right nipple is back. I'll probably get nipple tattoo, I meet with Dr. G. next week so I'll ask more then.
Discomfort? My incisions still feel a little sensitive when I sleep on my sides for too long, but I've been sleeping on my side, stomach and back since 2 months post-op. On top of pillows, flat on my mattress. I think I rushed that a bit, but I'm not one to baby myself. After 2 months, I said enough was enough! I need to get back to being normal. And normal I am! I'm still afraid of wires but I'm wearing the bra as I type ... I definitely need to loosen the straps because it's bothering my shoulders much like before, but it's also strapless aha!
Scars? I'll upload pictures! They're fantastic! I still give Dr. G 10's across the board. Although I would have liked being a cup-size smaller. I still love them really much and get compliments on them. Even that they look like implants. So that's a win win, scars are almost not even noticeable. At least to me. I mean, I have stretch marks, who cares about scars! Lol.
Sensation? That was a big concern (for some) with having a FNG. But I'm happy to say that I have more sensation than ever, and the weirdest thing, my nipples are bigger than before! Lol. I have no idea how that happened but they used to be so small, now they're wide and fat. My right nipple is always "hard," she doesn't even wait for a command! The left just a swift of cool air or rub and it does the trick. I was thinking about getting nipple piercings before, but they're extremely sensitive. I don't even want to take that chance. I don't want anyone to bite them, just look at them and leave them alone. Lol. Righty is my favorite, she has almost all the color, protrudes and is sensitive. The only down side I guess I would say with a FNG is, well, two. 1) The time frame it takes to get the color back, 2) The fact that I probably won't be able to breast feed.
All in all, I love the girls. They love me. I'll post pictures soon!
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UPDATED FROM br4yv
2 months post
Breast Reduction Cost: $59,848.03. I paid ...
br4yvMay 7, 2015
I got this question a lot, and I finally have the total cost for my procedure! In total, the breast reduction, anesthesiologist and whomever billed the 400+ cost, $59,848.03! That is a lot of money! Thankfully, I will only be paying $1,382.21. I mean, that's huge price difference! I'm so grateful for insurance, there would be no way in the world that I would be able to afford this without them. This is life changing, the best thing that has ever happened to me. I'm okay with paying this amount, I'm completely okay with it. The bulk of the price was with the anesthesiologist, I need to go to school for that. Lol! Well, there you have it to those that were asking.
Thank you so much Aetna!
Thank you so much Aetna!
Replies (4)
May 7, 2015
Goodness gracious that is a new car lol ! But you look amazing . I'm paying for my surgery out of pocket and it's running me almost 5,000 for all of that but in a private facility . You have great results :)
May 7, 2015
Thats a beautiful new car, lol. A nice Range Rover or Mercedes, lol. A good shopping spree. Thank you! Congrats to you, and good luck on your journey! :-)
May 17, 2015
Thats fantastic! Also the hospital didn't get 56K.. thats just what they billed Aetna at.. which is ridiculous. I got my appendix out last year ant my hospital billed Aetna like 40K it was insane! The total the hospital/doctor/anesthesioiogist actually got paid for your surgery from you and Aetna both paying is $4,626.90.. which alone is actually still a good price for that! They look great, again! I go in in 3 days for mine!! I'm creating a profile right now actually.
May 17, 2015
Did u have to pay a copay before u had the surgery.. I do seeing as I haven't meet my deductible yet. I have to pay 609.00 3 days before surgery ughhh.. that shocked me but It will be worth it.
June 12, 2015
No, I didn't have a copay. I got billed after surgery :-) I did put down $200, just because it was encouraged not mandatory.
UPDATED FROM br4yv
2 months post
Quick Little Update!
br4yvMay 5, 2015
It's been a little over 5 weeks since my surgery, I just wanted to say that I've been using my silicone sheets every day with the exception of one day and the scars are looking great. BUT, what I really wanted to share ... I'm so in love with myself! I absolutely love my breast. I've never ever been so happy, I've went braless multiple times and they sit perfectly. I can fit into a size 38D which is the size I've wanted to be since freshman year. THIS IS THE BEST DECISION I'VE EVER MADE!
Talk to you all soon @ 2 months post!
Talk to you all soon @ 2 months post!
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May 6, 2015
So happy for you. Enjoy your summer!!!
May 6, 2015
Aww yay! So happy! Enjoy!
May 6, 2015
Where do you get the silicone sheets from, my surgery is next month and I need to be prepared
May 7, 2015
From Target, they're called ScarAway. I only used them when ok'd by my doctor. At about 3 weeks post op.
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