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So since I was about 18 my breast have been pretty...
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So since I was about 18 my breast have been pretty large. At the moment I am able to fit into a 40DD bra however when going by online measurement tips I should be a 40G. I have been obsessing over this website for a couple of weeks. I have two consultations scheduled the first is on 6/25 and the second is 7/2. I have a high deductible plan w bcbs in NY. When I called BCBS today they said approval or denial takes about 3-5 business days. I have decided that even if I am not approved (a little worried they may tell me to lose weight) that I am just going to finance it with care credit. I've been to chiropractors and even bought an expensive mattress thinking that the mattress I had was causing the problem. It wasn't until a conversation I had with my sister that she pointed out why I was having these issues. I just thought back pain was a part of getting older. I went to the store today to pick out a couple of bras to see what size I may want to be. I'm thinking a full c. I have already lost 11 pounds and I am hoping to lose at least another 20 before surgery. My boss had the procedure done and said it was the best thing she ever did. I am so tired of my chest being in the way. Even when I go get massages it's I comfortable because I have to lay on my chest. Well I will update once I have returned from my first consultation.
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UPDATED FROM Jess308
2 months pre
Tired of carrying these things around
ok so this is a little awkard posting pics of myself. But its the pictures that others posted along their journey that helped me so I should pay it forward. I like to look around to see who I match close with and see their journey and their size.
Replies (11)
June 20, 2014
Hoping you find out soon!!! I was tired of carring mine around as well !!
June 23, 2014
I'm playing the insurance waiting game...good luck!
June 23, 2014
I think that I'm just going to schedule my appointment at the same time and put down the deposit. If insurance comes back denying it I am going to pay out of pocket and just fight to seek reimbursement later. I'm too anxious to go through this for months on end. Luckily I have care credit. Good luck to
You as well!
June 23, 2014
I don't even have the funds to go out of pocket. If denied I give up. It's probably just not for me.
June 23, 2014
Just appeal. A lot of people say they get through on the appeal. Do not give up under any circumstance. It does not mean its not for you it just means insurance was to be a$$holes :-) I will be looking for your approval update. :-)
June 24, 2014
Girlll called my insurance company today and they said they don't have anything for me. Called my ps office afterwards and one of the office clerks say to me, "Oh your stuff is right here, we'll submit today and get back to you once the insurance approves, which usually takes 2 weeks" ..... At which point even up to now I'm boiling over because they told me this TWO weeks ago. So I'm starting all the way over on the waiting game and just HOPEFULLY she sent my stuff up like she said today.
June 24, 2014
You story sounds exactly like mine SO do you know what I Did I went and got a second opinion in the time the insurance and surgeons office was messing around Glad I did I went with my second opinion I had to appeal from a denial after a month of OH they Plastic surgeon office didnt send it in till two weeks and then got lost and sent to wrong department for two weeks!!!!!!! So I figure F the insurance Im getting second opinion and I was already getting things together for a appeal LOL while I went to a second surgeon SO GLAD It all worked out I went with my Second opinion I figure my insurance was F ing around I might as well make them pay LOL
June 28, 2014
I was approved guys! NOW onto the next hurdle.....overcoming my fear of being put to sleep
June 28, 2014
Congratulations!! :-) well I've been talking to a lot of people about that because I have never been hospitalized or put under. Everyone says ask for or they should give you an anti anxiety pill before. Once you are put under they say you literally fall asleep and wake up in recovery and you'll feel like it happened in minutes and won't remember a thing. I just think of the final outcome. Try to remember these surgeons do this all the time you will be fine.
UPDATED FROM Jess308
2 months pre
Back from first consultation
So.. I have literally been waiting like a kid waiting for Christmas day. My 1st consultation! It was a mix of emotions. So as suspected I am a DDD-E cup not the DD I have been wearing. The doctor explained to me the way in which he does his incisions which is the anchor method without the line going down (so just the U part). He would bring me down to a small c- mid c.
I am currently 5'7 236. Bringing me down to a C slightly concerns me. Over the past 3 weeks I have lost 13 pounds because I would like to lose as much as possible before surgery. (At least another 30 by mid August. He told me he did not want me to lose anymore weight. That is not really flying with me. He is concerned with how much he will need to remove and insurance etc.. So he does not think insurance approval will be an issue even at my weight.
I wanted to set up a surgery date upon leaving because even if insurance denies at first I will pay the $6,000 out of pocket and appeal w insurance later. I know I have had the boobs forever and should not be in a rush but when I want something I want it now and I have a vacation coming up on 10/17 to Universal Studios so I want to feel my best.
Surgery Dates:
He performs surgery every 2nd and 4th Tuesday of the month. My goal was late July or Early to Mid August so that I have time to heal before vacation. He suggested 7/29 well I know it is silly but I have front row seats to see Drake in concert on 8/12 and I am not giving that up. So I don't think two weeks is an appropriate amount of time to be jumping around at a concert.
Next up 8/12 well no (see previous reason)
Next up 8/26. My brother's birthday. My brother passed away two years ago so I do not feel right having surgery on his birthday. Not to mention the docs office is right next to the funeral home where my brother's viewing was. So that was tough to deal with. Secondly I don't want to risk going on vacation about 6 weeks later and not be properly healed. Also I am in accounting so that is a bad time to be out of work.
So I think all those things combined is a sign not to have him do the surgery. I have another consultation next wed.
So yay as I was writing this the surgery scheduler from the second consultation called me back and said that this doctor does his surgeries on Thursdays and August would be wide open because he has not done his August schedule yet. She said 8/14 won't be an issue. That makes me feel so much better. I have also heard great things about him as well.
So I will update next Wed with my consultation from him.
I am currently 5'7 236. Bringing me down to a C slightly concerns me. Over the past 3 weeks I have lost 13 pounds because I would like to lose as much as possible before surgery. (At least another 30 by mid August. He told me he did not want me to lose anymore weight. That is not really flying with me. He is concerned with how much he will need to remove and insurance etc.. So he does not think insurance approval will be an issue even at my weight.
I wanted to set up a surgery date upon leaving because even if insurance denies at first I will pay the $6,000 out of pocket and appeal w insurance later. I know I have had the boobs forever and should not be in a rush but when I want something I want it now and I have a vacation coming up on 10/17 to Universal Studios so I want to feel my best.
Surgery Dates:
He performs surgery every 2nd and 4th Tuesday of the month. My goal was late July or Early to Mid August so that I have time to heal before vacation. He suggested 7/29 well I know it is silly but I have front row seats to see Drake in concert on 8/12 and I am not giving that up. So I don't think two weeks is an appropriate amount of time to be jumping around at a concert.
Next up 8/12 well no (see previous reason)
Next up 8/26. My brother's birthday. My brother passed away two years ago so I do not feel right having surgery on his birthday. Not to mention the docs office is right next to the funeral home where my brother's viewing was. So that was tough to deal with. Secondly I don't want to risk going on vacation about 6 weeks later and not be properly healed. Also I am in accounting so that is a bad time to be out of work.
So I think all those things combined is a sign not to have him do the surgery. I have another consultation next wed.
So yay as I was writing this the surgery scheduler from the second consultation called me back and said that this doctor does his surgeries on Thursdays and August would be wide open because he has not done his August schedule yet. She said 8/14 won't be an issue. That makes me feel so much better. I have also heard great things about him as well.
So I will update next Wed with my consultation from him.
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June 27, 2014
Good luck with your decision. My decision came down to two different surgeons that work in the same office. The one I choose could do it before the end of last year and I would not have to pay my deductible again. I couldn't make up my mind as both seemed like great surgeons. I am similar in size as you. I wore a 38DDD, but I am sure should have been much bigger. I measured 34" around the rib cage and 49" around the bust. PS suggested a large C, small D for my size, and even thought that after the surgery was complete. I am a 36/38DD but a huge difference! I was quite nervous to be a C cup as I plan on losing weight. I am thrilled my size and shape. Take a look at my profile and photos. Hope they are helpful for you. The horizontal incision going down to the anchor incision is not a big deal and now barely noticeable. I wish you the best of luck!
June 27, 2014
Thank you for easing my mind. I will take a look at your profile although I think I've stalked them all lol
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I am happy to hear that you are scheduled for 2 consults. I highly recommend 2-3 before making a decision on a surgeon. Insurance can be a touchy thing with a BR. What one company will cover, another one may not. This is a life changing event so keep moving forward and all will work out.
You are doing a great job with the weight loss so keep up the good work. You are going to feel so amazing when this is done.