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Size 36I Horrible Neck, Back, Headaches, Posture - Dallas, TX
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I am considering this BR. I would like to reduce...
WORTH IT$1,000
I am considering this BR. I would like to reduce the pain that is all over my body. I would like to run instead of walk. I would like find a bra that will fit from Victoria secrets or Kohls not a specialty store. I want cloths that are the right size. I believe Dr. Pollock will make it happen. He is working with my Insurance Cigna to get it approved.
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August 19, 2016
You are around the size I was before, now I'm 2 weeks post op (hope to be about a D) and I feel amazing! Best decision I ever made. You won't regret it!
August 19, 2016
He estimated me to be a D or large C. I am all for that. I hate buying extra large shirts that make me look way bigger in the waist than I really am. I cannot wait!
September 5, 2016
How did you get your doctor to start working with your insurance? I have Cigna also and they've denied me twice so I'm trying to appeal it. What steps are you and your doctor taking to have them approve it? Please share I don't know what else to do. In a size 36G I have back, neck, and shoulder pain. Also deep intentions in my shoulders. Thank you
September 5, 2016
I did lots of research before I went in. 1st it took 2 weeks for my employer to verify that they opted to provide the service as a medical necessity. Then I talked with Cigna a to see what they required. They look at everything. Weight, height, BSA, BMI, and symptoms. I had documentation from my general practitioner, Nuerologist, orthopedic surgeon, PT, OB/Gyn, injections, chiropractor, and Accupunturist. I also had my EOBs that showed charges. My plastic surgeon did all the measurements. Noted what the minimum was to remove, and made sure that my chest fit the requirements. He submitted all the documentation along with a diagnosis and treatment option. He made sure to mention my 50lb weight loss, attempts at conservative treatments, purchase of very expensive support bras, my visits to the ER, and pictures.
I called Cigna every day to ensure they needed no more information. It took about 8 days after my doctor submitted the pre-very request.
Lots of pre-work and time involved before I went to see th PS. Hope that helps.
I called Cigna every day to ensure they needed no more information. It took about 8 days after my doctor submitted the pre-very request.
Lots of pre-work and time involved before I went to see th PS. Hope that helps.
September 9, 2016
I was told I am at least an E or F.. thought I was DDD. I am 40 w neck pain, etc etc. I did a ton of research on my doc and also am waiting on insurance. Fingers crossed for you as well!!
September 9, 2016
Keep at it. I cannot stop starring at mine. I haven't had a headache since Tuesday morning. My neck, shoulders and back are significantly better.
November 1, 2016
Good luck to all of you! That neck pain is also brutal. The price is women have to pay for beauty huh...?! But, no matter the size we're women and already beautiful!
September 13, 2016
My insurance is Cigna 2 and they've denied me twice but I'm going through aappeals now.
September 19, 2016
I have Cigna and they lost all my records the first time. Was wondering what was taking so long. They claimed they never recieved any info from Doctor on me which wasn't true because I recieved a letter from Cigna wanted more info or a letter from my doctor. So my doctor had to submit everything again to Cigna. They didn't deny me they wanted something else from my doctor about my back pain. I asked my doctor to write up something. She did and I sent it to my doctor they then sent it to Cigna and it was approved. It took from the end of Nov 2014 to March 30 2015 for me to have my surgery because Cigna lost all my paperwork. If it wasn't for that delay then my surgery probably would have happened months sooner. They paid for the whole surgery. I only had to pay my $30 copayment to my first initial visit to plastic surgeon. Love my new boobs went from a 38-40 G to a vary large C sometimes a small D in some bras.
September 19, 2016
That's great! I'm glad you are doing well. I'm sorry it took so long for insurance to get that approved. It is worth the wait but still frustrating.
UPDATED FROM Smurfette1
27 days pre
Front view
I am currently a 36I. They requested to remove about 500g per breast. My doctor is estimating it would be a D or C. I am completely fine with that. I have been looking all over the Internet to find examples of what I would like to see. Thanks to this site, I found a few surgeries to share with my doctor. Once we hear back from insurance, we will schedule another meeting to make sure this is the route I want to go.
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September 6, 2016
I am a 34i and am getting a reduction in November. My dr says she may be able to bring me down to a D or DD. I too have neck and upper back pain. Let's hope it works to alleviate the discomfort. My mom joked that she's going to give me a gift card for Sears where I can find a cheap boxed bra! Wouldn't that be amazing!?
September 20, 2016
It is! I am trying to be good and avoid Victoria Secrets right now. I still have a couple of months before I am close to my final size.
September 6, 2016
I found these wonderful sports bras on Amazon you get 5 lovely colors in Small medium, large, extras large. I bought large. You bad it On your the top of the torso right under the bread. The cool thing is they 10.99 each or 5 for 35.00. They are super comfortable and have a molded cup. They are called Astarin. I wamposting a pic to.
November 7, 2016
THANK YOU SOOOO SOO MUCH FIR THE PICS ITS US SO HELPFUL
UPDATED FROM Smurfette1
18 days pre
Waiting
I am still waiting on Cigna. They received the information, but keep asking for more. They even misplaced my pictures that were sent in. Very, very worried????
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August 18, 2016
I think that is the next step for his office. They wanted to give them a couple of weeks to review everything. I think I am probably being impatient. It's still frustrating that every time I call to see if they need anything, something didn't make it or it has been misplaced.
November 8, 2016
I don't have cigna but I too had been denied twice, filed the appeal, had to resend info and pictures. I was finally approved! My surgery is set for December 13th! Keep at the insurance company. I believe some of the process is just so you don't make a harsh sudden decision.
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