53 Yoa Time to Retire 38G Breast - FLorida

I was like you very discouraged through the years thinking my insurance company would make me just through hoops with useless things I knew would not work plus I was afraid of having the surgery. Well I finally decided to proceed & the insurance I have approved my surgery within 3 weeks of the doctor just sending in my pictures. I just had my surgery along with a TT. I do not regret it at all. I hate I have waisted 15 years being afraid & discouraged. Good luck with everything.

I did a 'll the physical therapy before I even tried to get approval, only because I didn't understand how much they were impacting my health.

Though I must say the Physical Therapy was great. They always started off with a warm compress and deep tissue massage. Then they had me do stretches and exercises that made me feel much better. I will always do those exercises. I still needed the surgery though. The PT will be the first one to say so. Think of it as prep for the breast reduction.

I think the weight loss advise is good for ladies who are doing this more for looks and less for health. I guess it can be hard to get your breasts all perfect then have them get droopy from weight loss. But for those of us with significant pain and breathing trouble we need to loose the breast weight so we CAN loose the other weight. I wish I had done this when I was younger and thinner and could have lost the weight first. You know?

My doctors never said a thing about my weight. He is top notch, double board certified, Diplomat to one of the boards, a Fellow of one of those surgical thingies. You don't have to settle to get a doctor who understands about the weight. The therapy is probably necessary to get the insurance to pay but if you decide to go that route I can tell you I enjoyed it.

I also didn't think my insurance would approve me but they did in just 2 weeks. I do have a history of lower back pain but I have never had physical therapy, just pain meds from time to time. I think the photos are what really did it for me. The big shoulder dents and sagging. Fingers crossed this goes well for you! I am in Orlando, not too far from you! My surgery is next Friday, hoping for good results!

I'm sorry you don't have a very supportive GP. Mine gave me referral to see a plastic surgeon along with a letter of medical necessity. I didn't have to do all of the things you have been required to do – all insurance companies are different in their requirements, though. I have CIGNA HMO and they approved my surgery within one week of having received photo documentation from the plastic surgeon.
Good luck. I hope you get your insurance approval soon so you can finally be relieved of your heavy burden.

yes me to Aug 4, for me good luck.

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.

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.

Thx ladies.. Looking forward to the change and relief. Will keep you posted

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!

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

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!

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.