POSTED UNDER Breast Reduction REVIEWS
22 yr old Reduced from 36H to 36D
ORIGINAL POST
So I went to a few consultations and decided on a...
WORTH IT$3,000
So I went to a few consultations and decided on a doctor, Dr. Roland E Finger. He was charming and funny and has had over 40 years of plastic surgery experience. He and his staff made me comfortable and spoke with me about the risks and the results I can expect to receive. I was looking for a C and he agreed that a C would be best for my figure and would be possible.
The insurance process was a little weird because my provider originally told their office that they would only cover 2 hours of the procedure because they have their own surgical center and will not use the hospital. The office quoted me the expected amount I would have to pay if the surgery lasted longer, and we agreed on a price. They took the photos and sent them off to my provider for approval, I called about 3 weeks later and found out that I had been approved for the full procedure time so YAY. The insurance is covering 80% and after all the expenses were calculated I would have to pay about $3,038 out of pocket.
We decided on november 11th for the surgery date and I have a pre surgery checkup/meeting 2 weeks before. I'm really excited about this because I've been sort of considering it since highschool but I never really thought of it as a possibility or a reality, I actually ended up talking to a nurse at my doctors office who had a breast reduction surgery where she told me all about the process and her doctor and made some recommendations. That got me thinking about BR as a reality instead of a fantasy, which got me on the internet researching, which eventually brought me to this site. Sooo here this is, I'll probably update as it gets closer to the surgery date, see ya then!
The insurance process was a little weird because my provider originally told their office that they would only cover 2 hours of the procedure because they have their own surgical center and will not use the hospital. The office quoted me the expected amount I would have to pay if the surgery lasted longer, and we agreed on a price. They took the photos and sent them off to my provider for approval, I called about 3 weeks later and found out that I had been approved for the full procedure time so YAY. The insurance is covering 80% and after all the expenses were calculated I would have to pay about $3,038 out of pocket.
We decided on november 11th for the surgery date and I have a pre surgery checkup/meeting 2 weeks before. I'm really excited about this because I've been sort of considering it since highschool but I never really thought of it as a possibility or a reality, I actually ended up talking to a nurse at my doctors office who had a breast reduction surgery where she told me all about the process and her doctor and made some recommendations. That got me thinking about BR as a reality instead of a fantasy, which got me on the internet researching, which eventually brought me to this site. Sooo here this is, I'll probably update as it gets closer to the surgery date, see ya then!
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UPDATED FROM Impiorum
3 months pre
Quick Update
So I want to do some before and after photos but its tough working up the confidence to put something that online, I'll figure something out soon. I know I'll take a few with different shirts to I can do a comparison shot when its all over.
In the mean time I've been exercising and losing some weight for this and generally taking back control of my life and health, I've had so many problems staying healthy because of the back pain and general uncomfortableness of exercising with my breast size. They get in the way and because I was born with bird cage ribs my sternum has weakened and the extra weight on my chest from my breasts causes me pain, this lead to a general lack of exercise which wasn't healthy for me at all. Suffice to say I'd had enough and started trying to get healthy again and I feel the decision to have surgery will only positively affect my efforts. I can't wait be able to do jumping jacks or even run after my nephew without having to wear 2 sports bras to keep everything in line. I'm very pleased with my progress so far and as long as work doesn't get too in the way I believe I'll make my target weight before the surgery in november so YAY!
Anyway, thank you all for your support and your own reviews as they really gave me the strength and understanding to make this decision and a realistic view of the healing process and expectations. So thank you all again!
In the mean time I've been exercising and losing some weight for this and generally taking back control of my life and health, I've had so many problems staying healthy because of the back pain and general uncomfortableness of exercising with my breast size. They get in the way and because I was born with bird cage ribs my sternum has weakened and the extra weight on my chest from my breasts causes me pain, this lead to a general lack of exercise which wasn't healthy for me at all. Suffice to say I'd had enough and started trying to get healthy again and I feel the decision to have surgery will only positively affect my efforts. I can't wait be able to do jumping jacks or even run after my nephew without having to wear 2 sports bras to keep everything in line. I'm very pleased with my progress so far and as long as work doesn't get too in the way I believe I'll make my target weight before the surgery in november so YAY!
Anyway, thank you all for your support and your own reviews as they really gave me the strength and understanding to make this decision and a realistic view of the healing process and expectations. So thank you all again!
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UPDATED FROM Impiorum
2 months pre
Less than 2 month away
So I got a call from my surgeons office earlier this month asking for the deposit, it was $1000 and I paid it so that the process could move forward. (They needed it before they could move to the next step.)
They mailed out the patient packet with all the information; what to do and not do before the surgery, what medicines you can and can't take, how to dress, what to bring, what happens after the procedure is over, eat... I read through it last night and I will again, there are a few forms and releases I need to sign that are included in it. The whole thing was thoughtfully laid out and had quite a bit of humor throughout that put me at ease the same way Dr. Finger did when I first met him. Its reaffirmed my choice in doctor 100% and I'm so excited that the process is moving forward.
I have a general history and well check with the office on October the 28th and then after that they've confirmed the surgery date for 8 am on the 11th of November.
It's almost unbelievable to me how quickly this is happening, and the whole process has been smooth and easy, I can't believe I'm really less than 2 months away from the surgery now.
I'm almost down to the weight target I want to be at for the surgery which is 165lbs, I'm at 171lbs now which means I've lost a total of 23lbs since I've started. I look and feel better and more healthy, but my boobs haven't changed size at all, which I knew would happen because my weight has never affected them except to make them bigger. :(
I've got a few pictures of me in different tops to upload, I'm trying to work up to taking a good 'before' picture so I can have something to juxtapose with the after picture come November. I'll upload the shirts pictures to my computer and put them up before next Friday(my birthday ????)
Bye!
They mailed out the patient packet with all the information; what to do and not do before the surgery, what medicines you can and can't take, how to dress, what to bring, what happens after the procedure is over, eat... I read through it last night and I will again, there are a few forms and releases I need to sign that are included in it. The whole thing was thoughtfully laid out and had quite a bit of humor throughout that put me at ease the same way Dr. Finger did when I first met him. Its reaffirmed my choice in doctor 100% and I'm so excited that the process is moving forward.
I have a general history and well check with the office on October the 28th and then after that they've confirmed the surgery date for 8 am on the 11th of November.
It's almost unbelievable to me how quickly this is happening, and the whole process has been smooth and easy, I can't believe I'm really less than 2 months away from the surgery now.
I'm almost down to the weight target I want to be at for the surgery which is 165lbs, I'm at 171lbs now which means I've lost a total of 23lbs since I've started. I look and feel better and more healthy, but my boobs haven't changed size at all, which I knew would happen because my weight has never affected them except to make them bigger. :(
I've got a few pictures of me in different tops to upload, I'm trying to work up to taking a good 'before' picture so I can have something to juxtapose with the after picture come November. I'll upload the shirts pictures to my computer and put them up before next Friday(my birthday ????)
Bye!
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