New Year, New Me... - State College, PA

I am a mother to 3 wonderful children...and now it is time to get rid of the mommy body! I am scheduled for a breast reduction and tummy tuck December 30th and am looking forward to starting 2012 with a new outlook!Updated on 18 Dec 2011:Time is running out to get ready for Christmas...and that means time is also running out to get ready for surgery!
This year I was able to get surprise gifts not only for my kids, but also for my husband. I hope his awesome gift makes up for all the things he will have to do to help around the house post-op!
I had been wondering about compression garments and found out that my surgeon places them during surgery, but if you want extras you have to purchasethem...any advice out there on good brands? Look forward to hearing from others, and best wishes to everyone with upcoming surgeries!!Updated on 20 Dec 2011:So, I got a call from my PS office today asking if I was planning to pay for the breast reduction if the insurance auth didn't come back in time...
This came as quite a surprise to me as I was told at the office that the insurance would cover as long as she was able to remove 896gms. She indicated this was the only reason the insurance initially denied and that she would be able to remove that amount.
Next call was to the insurance company. Sure enough the denial was pending in an appeal process. I was unable to get an answer as to how long this process takes or if it would indeed be covered considering the surgeon said she could remove the specified amount. The closest thing to an answer I got was "that was the only criteria that wasn't met, so it SHOULD be covered" and "the final day for the appeal is Jan 11, 2012". Well, that's all just great. Surgery is scheduled for Dec 30th and I will definitely know by Jan 11. Sorry for the sarcasm, but I am just a little frustrated and not sure what I should do. Any ladies out there with similar situations?

Ok...got the news at the end of last week that the insurance definitely is NOT covering. I struggled with the decision, but do plan to go ahead with it. I will make payments for a short time, but I think it will all be worth it in the end!

The surgery took a little longer than anticipated, but it is all over now. I got to my room about 630 pm. I am finally getting my wits about me. I was very loopy for awhile post op. The pain is def present, but not unbearble at this point. My biggest struggle seems to be attempting to move around. I feel like I am made of lead!