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53 Yoa Time to Retire 38G Breast - FLorida
UPDATED FROM drlnw62
4 days post
One Day Post
drlnw62August 2, 2016
$6,000
One day post procedure and feeling great. Minimal pain so far. Went for first follow up this morning and everything looks great. Feeling much better with less to carry around.
UPDATED FROM drlnw62
13 days pre
Big Day Scheduled
drlnw62July 15, 2016
Well ladies my surgery day is scheduled for July 29,2016. I'm excited! I wanted to get some lipo done to my mid-section at the same time but doctor was suggesting a full tummy tuck. Yikes!! I said a NO to that one. So back to the gym it is. Anyway, getting things in order for surgery. Any suggestions for post op items and to make recovery easier would be greatly appreciated. Thx Ladies
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July 15, 2016
A mirror so you can check your incisions. Ice packs have been essential. Gauze, loose cotton sports bras, cough drops, and lots of cotton T shirts are the things I've needed most. It's good to get the shopping done and housework squared away so you won't have that weighing on you. A good pair of walking shoes for the recovery is good. That is all I can think of. Good. Luck!
July 15, 2016
Get some lemons, to sip lemon water, it helps naturally with swelling, while still getting your liquids. I had a travel neck pillow for sleeping in my recliner, it was soooo cozy that way. Have some bacitracin or similar on hand in case you have any spots that look like they are open a bit (if ok'd by your PS). Stool softener - definitely start taking right after surgery. Front close bras and tops. I absolutely loved having a shower chair. Worked great for sponge baths and partial showering, and even when I could take a full shower. I probably used it for the first 2 weeks just to help steady myself, especially when shaving my legs. Ginger ale in case you have any nausea after surgery. Crackers too. That's all I really wanted to snack on the first couple days, along with some yogurt/Jello. If your PS will have you on an antibiotic as mine did (I actually had to start taking them a few days before surgery) watch out for the dreaded yeast infection. I took some special probiotics for it, but ended up getting a slight one anyway.
I had lipo done on my sides right under my arms ("side boob") and that was sooo sore, (still is a bit at 12 weeks). I can't imagine adding lipo to the midsection too. If I'm going to do a tummy tuck, which I hope to eventually do, I wanted it to be a completely separate procedure.
I had lipo done on my sides right under my arms ("side boob") and that was sooo sore, (still is a bit at 12 weeks). I can't imagine adding lipo to the midsection too. If I'm going to do a tummy tuck, which I hope to eventually do, I wanted it to be a completely separate procedure.
UPDATED FROM drlnw62
26 days pre
Insurance Denied
drlnw62July 2, 2016
Well received my insurance response and was denied. Reason given they want more tissue taken than PS recommended. PS recommended 500cc in one breast and 550cc in the other. Insurance goes by a chart based on height/weight. According to chart they want at least 800cc taken.
Well I'm not willing to removed more than recommended to appease insurance for coverage. My main concern is breast ending up being too small for my body. So I will be financing my own procedure. At least I will have control over what is taken and have some idea of what size I will end up with. Hopefully, I will go from a G cup to D. Will be calling Tuesday to schedule my big day!!
Well I'm not willing to removed more than recommended to appease insurance for coverage. My main concern is breast ending up being too small for my body. So I will be financing my own procedure. At least I will have control over what is taken and have some idea of what size I will end up with. Hopefully, I will go from a G cup to D. Will be calling Tuesday to schedule my big day!!
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July 2, 2016
That sounds like a wise choice. I am sorry about the insurance but glad that you and the doc put your health first even if the insurance doesn't.
July 3, 2016
Sorry to hear that, but agree you are making the best choice for you. Best of luck - hopefully you will have it done in August.
July 3, 2016
Wise to finance it yourself. I was almost at that point. You might also be able to resubmit/contest and get some of it covered. I'm 5'2" and 630grams (about 600cc) in each took me from a G to a D.
Best of luck on your journey!
Best of luck on your journey!
July 6, 2016
Consider that a blessing in disguise. I just had a reduction/lift and paid for it myself. Dr Marc Schneider in Ft Myers is very skilled. He has done lipo on me too. I would see him. Almost 30 years experience, he is exceptional. Check him out. Best wishes
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