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Almost There 42E? - Spartanburg, SC

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I have been on this website for a few months. My...

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Barbara8960
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I have been on this website for a few months. My journey started in March. I had a consultation for a breast reduction. Upon applying for insurance coverage I was denied. I was so upset. Reading reviews posted and wanting this so bad I was instructed by my case worker to call the insurance company. I called everyday for two weeks going between insurance and office personnel. I received a letter of rejection. I actually wrote a letter to my insurance company explaining all symptoms associated with large breast. I know many of you on this site know these,but I will list them anyway.


Sleeping with my hand between my breast and waking up with my hand numb
Holding mu breast off my stomach while sitting to breathe better
Unable to exercise ,which increases my blood pressure and increase chances of diabetes
Unable to sleep


Anyway after my letter I didn't hear from anyone for a month. I actually thought about just investing in bras every couple of months.( cannot wear underwire,so other bras stretch out of place) I was riding in my car and received the news that my surgery was approved. I was so happy. Now I am proud to be amongst the patients posting my journey here. My surgery is set for September 17th. My cost reflects after insurance plus Lipo under the arms.

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John T. Lettieri, MD

John T. Lettieri, MD

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August 18, 2012

Welcome, Barbara! Congrats on your approval! Don't hesitate to ask any of us any questions or join in on the conversations!
August 21, 2012
Congrats on your approval and may you have no more troubles on this journey to a better healthier you!
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August 24, 2012
Congratulations on your date! Mine is on the 19th. Took me 5 weeks to hear back and I thought for sure it would be a NO. But I was approved and now that I have seen the letter I actually believe it. I too am happy to be posting on this site that I have learned so much from in the past several months.
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19 days pre

So upset. My preop is scheduled for next...

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So upset. My preop is scheduled for next Wednesday, just this week I have been instructed to get even more lab work, a mammogram, and see my primary physician. I have spent so much money before this surgery had even began. I feel exhausted already. My plastic surgeon is concerned because my hemoglobin is only 11. I have been anemic all my life. What am I to do?

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August 30, 2012

Start taking iron (and stool softeners too, as the iron is constipating) you will want your iron level nice an high before surgery. Also be aware that if your hgb drops with surgery (totally normal) that you will be extra weak, so take it easy and give yourself plenty of time to rest and heal. Good luck!
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August 30, 2012
Also, goggle a list of foods that are high in iron, find some you like and work them into your diet each day. Hopefully that will give you a boost in additon to the supplements.
You have some time between now and surgery to get that level up. Mine is two days after yours but my pre op is not until the 13th. Will be watching for your updates..
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August 30, 2012
thanks for the info. i am doing everything possible. i have lived my whole life with a hemoglobin 10 or below. Right now i am up to eleven.
August 31, 2012
Hey Barbara8960 I'm from Sc too and I'm trying to find a ps can i ask u whats the name of your ps
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August 31, 2012
dr Letteri of spartanburg
September 5, 2012
Hi Barb I always have low 9-11 also.the pills they had me take ripped my gut up so i started taking whats called slo fe..its one a day and i havent had any trouble and my iron has been gone up where its supposed to be,occasionally he says its not as high as he would liki but its because i slip on taking them after awhile,i hope im not low for my surgery!
good luck!
UPDATED FROM Barbara8960
8 days pre

ONE WEEK AWAY FROM TRANSFORMATION OF A LIFETIME....

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Barbara8960
ONE WEEK AWAY FROM TRANSFORMATION OF A LIFETIME. SO MANY WOMEN AT WORK ARE ANXIOUS TO SEE HOW MY SURGERY GOES AND THE RESULTS. I AM SO ANXIOUS MYSELF TO GET THESE HEAVYWEIGHTS TUENED INTO LIGHTWEIGHS. LOL MY BIRTHDAY IS TOMORROW ( TUESDAY) SO HAPPY RIGHT NOW. SORRY FOR RYPOS ALWAYS TYPING ON MY PHONE.

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September 10, 2012
Happy birthday and best of luck on your journey!
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September 10, 2012
thanks
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September 10, 2012
Hope you had a HAPPY BIRTHDAY!
September 11, 2012

Happy Birthday! What a great present to give yourself :-D