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31 Yrs Old 3 Kids, my Back is Killing Me

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Hey guys, I am just starting my breast reduction...

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Hidingthetwins
WORTH IT$4,000
Hey guys, I am just starting my breast reduction journey. I am a 31 yr old mom of 3 girls, and I'm tired of the back aches, itchy under boobs, shoulder digging bras, headaches, oh and let's not mention not being able to find a bra or bathing suit that fits EVER. I am currently waiting for a response from the insurance company. I have united health care, and the surgeon seemed hopeful that I was a great candidate and that UHC is easy to work with. If they don't approve me I'm going to do the surgery anyway, just not as soon.
Crazy as this sounds, once upon a time I stuffed my bra (7th grade). Be careful what you wish for. I was a very late bloomer. I remember being teased in high school and accused of having fake boobs at 17 yrs old when they literally grew to a large c over night. Imagine that, 95 lbs with a full c cup over night it seemed. Now my boobs are about triple that size. I'm not really sure what size they are. All I know is that they don't make my size anywhere bras are sold. I have to buy bras with larger sizes around (40dd) when I actually have a rarely small waist and rib area. They still spill out of that cup. The left boob loves to flop out, I think because I breast fed with right booby, she shriveled a bit.
My 8 yr old daughter has made it clear to me that she doesn't want large breast when she grows up. "I do not want big boobs when I grow up, because you always say how much it hurts" hopefully she gets her dad's muscular and tall body. I am a bit over weight currently. I am 5'4 and range from 160 to 175. I gained all this stinking weight recently and I am just so excited to lose it. I can't wait to run on a treadmill, wearing a sports bra! Anyway. I will post some pics and keep you posted on insurance approval.

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Jennifer Geoghegan, MD

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October 9, 2017
Your boobs are several cups bigger than DD...... more like G/H. The mid -section of your bra should sit flat on your chest.
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October 17, 2017
I don't know why I'm just seeing this for the first time. That's interesting, I really think I'm like a 34 g
UPDATED FROM Hidingthetwins
28 days pre

I got an email saying I'm not real

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Hidingthetwins
So I got an email saying my review isn't real because my boobs are too perfect.
I guess in a bra they look ok. But they are saggy and huge and killing my back. Here are some better pics that show the droop and hugeness. They hurt so bad right now. See the line going through my boobs. That's from wearing a bra that's too small. Sigh. I know my boobs could look worse but I have worn a bra 24/7 my whole adult life to keep them as perky as possible. Anyway. Ouch. Just looking at these pics reminds me of the pain.

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October 3, 2017
I hope you reported that email to realself staff. While people are entitled to their opinions, trolls are in violation of the terms of use here. And nevermind what they say. You are here because you have a need to feel better. I had my surgery in August and I love the new found freedom! I finally feel like I have the breasts I should have had. Good luck with insurance! Hopefully they will approve it!
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October 4, 2017
I did go ahead and flag the email :-) thank you for the post. I appreciate the encouragement!
UPDATED FROM Hidingthetwins
22 days pre

My insurance approved my reduction

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Hidingthetwins
I want to cry! They approved it and my surgery should be as early as NOV 1. I am so excited!

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October 9, 2017
That's AMAZING!!!!!! Congrats girl!!!
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October 16, 2017
Thank you!!!! I'm super excited
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October 15, 2017
Congrats!!!!
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October 16, 2017
Thank you!
October 16, 2017
Hi! Congratulations! How long did it take for you to hear back from United Healthcare? I'm 22, 5'4, 170 pounds, and a 32 K. My doctor plans on removing about 600 grams from each breast. I'm supposed to hear back from UHC tomorrow, but I'm so terrified of being denied! My surgery is scheduled for October 27th, so I'm cutting it pretty close here lol.
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October 17, 2017
They submitted it on Sept 27th and I was approved on Oct 5th. Those stats sound pretty similar to mine so you should be approved. Best of luck!
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October 17, 2017
Oh btw. They required my surgeon to remove 550 from each for me. She said i should be in the small c range after.
October 20, 2017
Hey! I wanted to let you know that I was approved. I found out on Wednesday. I'm going to start documenting my journey on here soon! ^__^
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October 21, 2017
Yay!!! Can't wait to read it