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21* Y.O. FNG. From H to DD? (3 MONTHS POST!)
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Well, it's currently in the wee hours of the...
br4yvOctober 19, 2014
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Well, it's currently in the wee hours of the morning. I'm up, doing the usual, reading on how I can get insurance to cover my breast reduction. A little back story, shall you. As far as I can remember, I was wearing a 36C bra at the age of 9. Yep, you read that right, full developed breast before I hit the double digits (as I'm sure, we have a similar story). I've wanted a breast reduction for a long, long time. There was one point, being in middle school/high school that I had major insecurities. I was even suicidal because of these insecurities that surrounded around my breast. They were too big, got too much attention, my back hurt, my shoulders would cut and wire would poke me causing open wounds. I knew I wanted and needed something to happen, or it would eat me alive. I was 18 years old begging my parents to put me on insurance (it was a struggle), and to help me get a breast reduction as my mother did when she was 18 years old. It didn't happen. Fast forward to today, I'm working for an amazing company, I have insurance with an amazing deductible. I no longer want the gaps in my shirts, the bad posture, the back pain (even after I got a memory foam bed), the insecurities of feeling like nothing on me is proportionate. I've had fears that insurance would make me go through hell and back to get a breast reduction, and after reading some reviews from my own city it doesn't seem like that's the case. But if it is, I have to do whatever I need to do. I'm going to win this battle of depression and pain. First step, finding a doctor and joining a gym.
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UPDATED FROM br4yv
5 months pre
STATS + Before Pictures:
br4yvOctober 23, 2014
I weigh, 203 lbs (funny, because I was just 208. But I've been drinking tons of water and eating extremely clean, TBC of course). I wear a size 12-14 pants, I'm 5'8" and my bra size is 38H. Ugh, sounds like a big all around girl. I'm giving myself 7 months to lose 60lbs if not more. I will be joining a gym and taking advantage of my own gym this weekend. I've heard stories that it takes 6-8 weeks to hear from insurance (please Aetna), so I'll give myself that time to lose about 8-10 lbs. and I would like for my surgery to be scheduled the begging of 2015, around Feb-March, since my 21st is in May. I want to be fully recovered and confident and energized to have fun!
Here are some pictures currently ...
Here are some pictures currently ...
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October 27, 2014
You look amazing. We are very similar in size and shape. I thought about it but realized that it's just self esteem issue with me so I decided against a reduction and my husband AND (most importantly) I couldn't be happier. He loves my body as he is physically attracted to busty women and I'm still curvy and no longer care about being "small."
October 28, 2014
I'll definitely miss my curves when they're gone, I don't want them too small because I don't have a bum, lol. Can't lose both, but congrats to you if you love them. I still hate them, although a lot of men are against it. I don't have a hubby to support me and help with the confidence right now, gotta do it for myself! :)
January 2, 2015
This is an exciting time for you. Use the time before surgery to lose as much weight as you want so that you get the best results. Each day think of yourself in training for the new you and it will be fun and easy. I'm on team br4yv!
January 3, 2015
Thank you so much @Rebornat45, so true. I want the best results. I'm down 12 lbs. now, I want to lose another 25 before surgery (whenever that would be), hopefully sometime in April or May I'll hit that goal. You're awesome, thanks so much for this!
January 24, 2015
I have Aetna and I went in on Sept 23 and I was approved by Oct 14. I did not have any problems and when I switched doctors all they had to do was call them and got the name and center changed. Viola! keep the faith
January 24, 2015
Omg, congrats! That was a quick response. I'm waiting for my PS to submit the info to insurance, her billing lady will be there on Tuesday and they will keep in contact with me. It's always nice to hear someone say they've had success with Aetna. Have you done any physical therapy? After hearing so many stories about Aetna being the worst, it's nice to see others get approved. (and I may be changing surgeons, who knows). Thanks!
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5 months pre
Today was like any other day ...
br4yvOctober 25, 2014
I hate being like this, but I hate the way that I look in tops. It's just so ... big. They're just there, taking up every inch of my body and just makes me look massive. I hate my boobs, it's so self destructing. It makes me cringe, but it's not like this is just now happening it's been as such for YEARS. I hate to be the downer, I'm just home on a friday night thinking, I can't wait to feel like a new me. Seeing you all's pictures is so inspiring, fresh start, more excitement even in the way you type. You can read and feel your happiness. That'll be me.
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March 31, 2015
Oh girl, I feel ya! U r soooo justified in feeling the way u do. I finally got a reduction 2 wks ago. U will be sooooo much more at peace when u get urs. Will be tracking ur progress. Good luck.
April 1, 2015
I actually got it done 6 days ago, it's so crazy reflecting on old pictures and how I felt 5 months ago. I knew I would be happy, but I didn't know it would unleash a whole new attitude (a good one!) Congrats on yours!
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