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Nervous, Should I Do It? - Salt Lake City, UT
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Looking for advise as I'm terrified. I have it...
$5,500
Looking for advise as I'm terrified. I have it scheduled for later this month depending on insurance if they approve it. I'm currently a 34DDD, cannot find a bra that fits right, dr said it's possible it's still too small of a bra. He sent to the insurance a suggestion of about 300 grams to be removed, which puts it roughly a B-C cup. Husband is a boob guy and he's a big upset that I want to 'take that away from him' and he's concerned that they will be lopsided etc. The doctor has been doing it for 25+ years and said that he's rarely had to go back in to fix something. Suggestions/advice. Anything you would do differently if you did it again, or knew originally?
UPDATED FROM ladymidnight
27 days pre
Second Opinion today
Went to another doctor, this one does more reductions/enlargements to reconstruct or match after cancer. he said that he thinks the insurance would suggest 360 grams to take from each and then handed me a 370 gram implant, once he handed it to me he said he feels that it would make what is left too small for my frame/size. So now I'm really unsure what to do. I have 34 DDD and the first doctor suggested 300 grams and estimated it would be a B-C after.
Having issues getting the doctor to actually get the papers to the insurance, they said they faxed them twice and insurance hasn't gotten them either time.... And in the meantime I'm getting more confused and nervous and less likely to do it and just deal with it. The doctor today said it's possible they will still grow, I've gained at least 1 cup size every year for 4 years. I started dating my husband 4 years ago as a B, been a DDD for about 6 months or a bit longer. =/ Now what, a third opinion just so I have 2-1 opinions?
Having issues getting the doctor to actually get the papers to the insurance, they said they faxed them twice and insurance hasn't gotten them either time.... And in the meantime I'm getting more confused and nervous and less likely to do it and just deal with it. The doctor today said it's possible they will still grow, I've gained at least 1 cup size every year for 4 years. I started dating my husband 4 years ago as a B, been a DDD for about 6 months or a bit longer. =/ Now what, a third opinion just so I have 2-1 opinions?
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September 19, 2013
Hi, I am just wondering who gave you the second opinion? I think it's a little strange to remove your breast tissue to an implant and I've heard that you have to redo the surgery every 15 years if you get implants. Can you explain to me why they want to reduce your breast tissue and add an implant?
September 19, 2013
I'm looking at a reduction not implants I need the weight OFF not back in, he handed me the implant to show me the weight they would remove in my reduction. He basically told me to wait on it because the concern of my chiropractor isn't happening yet.
The second opinion was Robert Ferguson Jr at the Murray hospital.
September 19, 2013
The implant was only 10 grams more then he thinks the insurance would say and he thinks it will be too small on me but if they do any less it would then be cosmetic and I would pay out of pocket. And you were right he said between 5-6k. So I really dont know what to do at this point.
September 19, 2013
Well you can always get another opinion. I just wouldn't do anything until you feel completely comfortable. I know what you are saying about feeling hunched over from the weight of your breasts. If suggest wearing a shoulder brace that helps your posture. I bought one iff of amazon and it helps a little bit... it also runs underneath the front of my bra and gives me a bit of a lift and support in the front.
UPDATED FROM ladymidnight
25 days pre
Insurance approved
Insurance has approved, the second dr guessed the amount exactly. 360 grams from each. Husband thinks going to a B to mid C would be too small. I'm adding a picture maybe girls here can give some insight. I got a little bit of time to decide. The second dr did say that he thinks it would be too small on me aesthetically. So I really honestly do not know what to do now.
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September 21, 2013
I had mine last week. I can already tell it was a great decision. My husband is a boob guy but he realized how miserable I was with my breasts being so huge. I'm already so much happier with how I look even with the swelling.
I hope that whatever decision you make makes you happy. It's your body and you have to be able to live in it. Good luck.
September 21, 2013
Go to Dillard's. they have specialists that can size you right, and they have an incredible selection of large size bras. You are lucky to be in SLC, as both Dillard's stores have a good selection of DD, E, F, and G cups. As long as you are not experiencing trouble with your back, I can guarantee you would regret any reduction surgery.
September 21, 2013
I had mines on Sept.12. It was sooo worth it. As soon as I was able to stand after my surgery I noticed the difference in weight on my back. I'm still healing but don't be nervous. The day of my surgery went by so fast. Good luck to you.
September 21, 2013
Go for it!! Its soooo worth it!! Do what you feel is best for YOU!! Good luck!! :)
September 23, 2013
Do what you want to do. My husband is a boob guy too and I went from an F to a B. I did it for me, not him. If he had something that I liked but made him miserable, I would have supported his decision ~ as he did mine. Best decision I ever made! ONLY regret....I didn't do it sooner. Good luck! :)
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