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Am I Just Dreaming?! - Scottsdale, AZ
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So I used to just read others stories on here and...
So I used to just read others stories on here and a lot of you guys have encouraged me to go forward with pursuing breast reduction with your stories. Much like many of you, I can't remember not having huge breast. They seemed to come all at once around 11/12. I am now a 36DDD, I'm about 140lbs and 5'2. I didn't know it was even possible to get this until last year and after all my research I'm soooo ready to get this process started. I get so frustrated with my breast and choosing clothes that sometimes it brings me to tears. I am constantly fixing my bra, I can't even dare think about strapless and I have huge grooves on my shoulders already. I'm 20 years old and I don't want to go thru my adult life like this. I shouldn't be dreaming of how it'd be to enjoy a run with these big heavy breast on my chest or turn down an outfit because I know it won't look right with my breast. I contacted my insurance company (bcbs) and they told me they do cover it, I told my primary care doctor I want to do this and he's on board. I've made an appointment for a consultation in a couple weeks and I'm hoping he wows me! I'm not sure how the process will go to get approved from my insurance because I have no recorded history of back pain but I'm hoping that won't matter. Hopefully my time is here!!
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UPDATED FROM mari_xo
Surreal!
Soo I've been slacking on writing lately but I haven't had anything to talk about. The whole insurance thing was more complicated then I thought but I knew I picked Blue Cross Blue Shield for a reason because I got APPROVED!!! I think the front desk assistant was more excited then me! Lol things are getting super real for me now...out of all things I'm nervous about it's the anesthesia. I've been watching this show "botched" on E! So I'm into extra detail. I am scared to wake up during surgery...am I being over dramatic? Probably! Lol but my pre-op is next Thursday on July 17 so until then!
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July 9, 2014
Girls.....just went through this 5 days ago. I was a 38DDD. I seem to be a 38C now. I litterly just got back from shopping at the mall. Yes, I already bought a new bra. Just guessed at the size. :) The surgery was a breeze! I too was afraid. I spent a lot of energy worrying about nothing. The only pain I had was when I awoke from the anastesia. Immediately they gave me something for pain. I have taken my pain meds every 6 hours and at any time the pain has only been a 2 out of 10. If you have a recliner plan on sleeping there for the first week. It seems to prevent the pulling of the incision. My only regret is that I didn't do this 20 years ago.
July 9, 2014
I just had the surgery 4 weeks ago today and it was so easy. My insurance paid for it because I had record of going to a massage therapist monthly for 13 years and a chiropractor for five! I was a 36DDD after losing 25 lbs. I was a 38DDD! I am now a 36 C and loving it! I am older and have lived 30 years with that big chest (I'm 5'4", 152 lbs.). So I am glad to hear you're doing it now. You will be relieved immediately. I can't wait to buy a spaghetti stringed shirt and something strapless! My only problem is now my stomach protrudes (3 kids later) since I don't have the boobs to cover it. I'm off to get a tummy tuck!
July 9, 2014
I never had been under general anesthesia before my surgery. The anesthesia seemed like it was the scariest part for me also. My husband works in anesthesia and even he couldn't take that anxiety away. I was so nervous about it. On my day of surgery when the anesthesiologist came and talked to me I told him my concerns and that I absolutely wanted to remember nothing at all. He told me I would be awake when they wheeled me into the operating room so that I could scoot onto the operating table and that I'd wake up in recovery. Then he talked to me about my job and my family to calm me down and distract me, it worked and I felt better. They wheeled me in the operating room and I moved over to the operating table they said "we are going to give you something to relax you". I said okay.... Then I woke up in the recovery room and napped off and on in there for about two hours. Then they wheeled me up to my room. Piece of cake. No nausea. Didn't remember a thing.
July 9, 2014
good luck, all will be fine. you will be so happy when you have smaller breasts. see my review for a normal recovery account
November 30, 2014
Hey, how did your surgery go? I have a consultation with this surgeon soon. Would love to see your pictures!
UPDATED FROM mari_xo
A year and half later
So I'm sorry I didn't keep up but here are my results a year later and even though I'm no fan of the scars...I have NO regrets! I'm so happy I did this sooner rather then later :)
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March 23, 2016
Good morning and thanks for sharing your journey! I'm going through the process of getting approved for a reduction as well. I have BCBS as well. You mentioned above it was a complicated process, what all did you have to go through for them to approve the surgery? I'm about 5'2, 120-125 lbs and a 30GG. I have 10+ years of documentation for back pain due to the girls. I'm also about a month in to seeing a pain management specialist and getting lidocaine injections in my back every other week and going to physical therapy. Any help would be great! I have my first consultation to see if I'm even a good candidate on April 19th or if I'm just wasting my time. I hope not, because I definitely cannot afford to pay for this out of pocket. Thanks again. Laura
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