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28 Years Old and Excited (Done!) - 34G to a 34D - Portland, OR
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Hi all, I have been lurking for a bit but as my...
WORTH IT$13,000
Hi all,
I have been lurking for a bit but as my surgery date gets closer I would love to get engaged and post more. And I definitely could use the support! I am 28, 5'3", and 148 pounds. I currently am a 34F/G going hopefully down to a 34B. I want them to take as much as possible.
My insurance finally authorized my procedure (I switched jobs and providers and was approved almost instantly) and I am scheduled for November 5, 2015. They also asked my insurance that I be allowed to stay overnight for observation. It all kind of happened so fast - my previous insurance denied, denied, denied and when I switched jobs my scheduler submitted my information to the new provider and BAM, I was scheduled. It took about a week.
So now I am just a ball of nerves. I am the same as many of you - I have had large breasts my entire adult life. I am very active and love to run, ride bikes, and play soccer. I've always just been special ordering bras or wearing two or three, but the back pain associated with my chest just began to be unbearable. I would get shooting pains in my breasts that would radiate down my sides and my arms/hands began to go numb. I saw my primary care who referred me to a specialist where I got an ultrasound where I was feeling the pain. Turns out my breasts are extremely dense and that contributed a lot to the sharp pains I was feeling.
I was then referred to a surgeon, Dr. Shiliang Chang... (Insert insurance rant here). It was obvious my chest way WAY too large for someone of my stature. I have the rashes and the dents in my shoulders to prove it as well.
I will add photos when I get home, I am just typing this on my iPad at lunch. :-) Looking forward to "meeting" everyone.
- R
I have been lurking for a bit but as my surgery date gets closer I would love to get engaged and post more. And I definitely could use the support! I am 28, 5'3", and 148 pounds. I currently am a 34F/G going hopefully down to a 34B. I want them to take as much as possible.
My insurance finally authorized my procedure (I switched jobs and providers and was approved almost instantly) and I am scheduled for November 5, 2015. They also asked my insurance that I be allowed to stay overnight for observation. It all kind of happened so fast - my previous insurance denied, denied, denied and when I switched jobs my scheduler submitted my information to the new provider and BAM, I was scheduled. It took about a week.
So now I am just a ball of nerves. I am the same as many of you - I have had large breasts my entire adult life. I am very active and love to run, ride bikes, and play soccer. I've always just been special ordering bras or wearing two or three, but the back pain associated with my chest just began to be unbearable. I would get shooting pains in my breasts that would radiate down my sides and my arms/hands began to go numb. I saw my primary care who referred me to a specialist where I got an ultrasound where I was feeling the pain. Turns out my breasts are extremely dense and that contributed a lot to the sharp pains I was feeling.
I was then referred to a surgeon, Dr. Shiliang Chang... (Insert insurance rant here). It was obvious my chest way WAY too large for someone of my stature. I have the rashes and the dents in my shoulders to prove it as well.
I will add photos when I get home, I am just typing this on my iPad at lunch. :-) Looking forward to "meeting" everyone.
- R
littlemisspdx's provider
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October 29, 2015
Oh yay! Good for you. I'm about your same size (a little shorter at 5'1") but also love to run. I'm currently in the stage of "waiting on approval" from my insurance. So hopefully I won't be far behind:)
What insurance do you have btw?
What insurance do you have btw?
October 29, 2015
Hey! Thank you for the comment. :) I think my fitness and health will improve immeasurably from being able to move without so much discomfort. That includes running and riding much more than my back allows.
I currently have Oregon's Health Co-Op (which I am sure you can tell is specific to the state of Oregon haha). I had Regence BCBS and it was totally poopy.
I currently have Oregon's Health Co-Op (which I am sure you can tell is specific to the state of Oregon haha). I had Regence BCBS and it was totally poopy.
October 29, 2015
Yes, totally agree! I have Tricare and my PS says he's certain they'll approve it. Waiting game for me. I'll be following up on your progress!! Praying all goes well.
October 29, 2015
I used to have Tricare and I should have done it when I had it. They approved and covered almost everything when I had them! I hope you hear soon. Do you have an idea of when you might hear back? Regence took like a month and OHCOOP took 2 days. So strange!
October 29, 2015
Oh really? That's reassuring!! I saw my PS a week ago today and he told me to check back in 2 weeks. I'm not holding my breath on that because I know things may take longer. But we will see. I'm also having a consult with one other PS just to hear another opinion on how he does a BR. For some reason the first PS I saw last week makes his incisions a "J". So he does the areola, then a vertical incision down, then 1 horizontal incision going toward the armpit. I haven't seen much of this at all on the real self board so I'm curious. Anyway, I'll be checking up on you soon!!!
UPDATED FROM littlemisspdx
12 days pre
Two Weeks!
I am two weeks out and received the cost estimate from the hospital. It is insane how much it would cost without insurance... With the approval I will only have to pay $750 out of pocket and then I have hit my maximum.
Starting to feel nervous. I have a history of keloids so I am having a bit of anxiety there. Also, I have been doing some research on natural remedies and creams for my recovery. Anyone have any ideas?
Starting to feel nervous. I have a history of keloids so I am having a bit of anxiety there. Also, I have been doing some research on natural remedies and creams for my recovery. Anyone have any ideas?
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October 26, 2015
hi had a breast reduction in june I went from a 14g to 14 d it is heaven not havin big boobs I feel in proportion now from 2 weeks I used vitamin e cream and bio oil but from 12 weeks I have used silicone gel from my plastic surgeon and they are fading well my nurse advised when your putting the creams on gently using 2 fingers rub along the scar this softens the tissue I also gently massaged the bruising to soften them my surgeon was surprised at my 3 month check at how nice and soft they were so listen to your surgeon and there nurses and do what they say you will be thrilled at the end results goodluck
December 3, 2015
Did you put your bio oil on your scars when you still had scabs ? I still have scabs underneath & around the t zone & a little around the nipple .All looks healed underneath the scabs tho .i am 3 weeks post reduction !
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