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25 Year Old, 5'2" and 125 - 32DDD/30F in Dire Need of a Breast Reduction! - Suffolk, VA
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I was nearly flat chested until I was 17... and...
dossettpmDecember 5, 2017
$8,000
I was nearly flat chested until I was 17... and then... I have this distinct memory of chasing my friend's little nephew down the beach to which she said "Better be careful, or you'll give yourself a black eye with those things". It was in that moment that I realized that somehow, the body I thought I knew, wasn't the reality. I had 32D's seemingly overnight.
And, just like everyone else, they got bigger and bigger, and my self esteem dropped lower and lower, as the clothes/look I aspired to have and activities I wanted to partake in became impossible. And then the pain started.
Neck spasms, numbness in my hands and elbows, shooting neck pain, lines and heat rashes under my boobs. Then the chaffing and rubbing and sweat.
So, finally, after years of considering and never really pursuing this procedure, I decided to stop dragging my feet and making excuses and get the damned thing done!
Since REALLY deciding about 2 weeks ago, everything has just fallen right into place! I currently live overseas but found a doc in my hometown that's willing to do Skype consultations and work with my insurance provide on my behalf. The staff there has been amazingly helpful and understanding so far (though I'm going to withhold the name of the practice until everything is official).My husband is super supportive, as are my family and friends, and I feel like every little hiccup has somehow turned into a blessing and been worked into making this thing actually happen!
I'm supposed to hear back from the Patient Care Coordinator tomorrow about whether or not insurance will officially approve my procedure on the basis of Medical Necessity, and then its just a few weeks, a plane ride, and a quick nip and tuck!
I can't wait to get really into HITT exercises and running again (stuff I LOVE but my boobs can't handle), and wear the things I've never been able to wear without looking like I'm either 500 pounds or a [RS bleep] star (HELLO TURTLENECK SWEATERS AND BRALETTES). I'm over the MOON at the idea of not having the constant ache and shooting pain anymore!
Wish me luck, I'm so freakin excited!
And, just like everyone else, they got bigger and bigger, and my self esteem dropped lower and lower, as the clothes/look I aspired to have and activities I wanted to partake in became impossible. And then the pain started.
Neck spasms, numbness in my hands and elbows, shooting neck pain, lines and heat rashes under my boobs. Then the chaffing and rubbing and sweat.
So, finally, after years of considering and never really pursuing this procedure, I decided to stop dragging my feet and making excuses and get the damned thing done!
Since REALLY deciding about 2 weeks ago, everything has just fallen right into place! I currently live overseas but found a doc in my hometown that's willing to do Skype consultations and work with my insurance provide on my behalf. The staff there has been amazingly helpful and understanding so far (though I'm going to withhold the name of the practice until everything is official).My husband is super supportive, as are my family and friends, and I feel like every little hiccup has somehow turned into a blessing and been worked into making this thing actually happen!
I'm supposed to hear back from the Patient Care Coordinator tomorrow about whether or not insurance will officially approve my procedure on the basis of Medical Necessity, and then its just a few weeks, a plane ride, and a quick nip and tuck!
I can't wait to get really into HITT exercises and running again (stuff I LOVE but my boobs can't handle), and wear the things I've never been able to wear without looking like I'm either 500 pounds or a [RS bleep] star (HELLO TURTLENECK SWEATERS AND BRALETTES). I'm over the MOON at the idea of not having the constant ache and shooting pain anymore!
Wish me luck, I'm so freakin excited!
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UPDATED FROM dossettpm
1 month pre
A little longer of a wait, but that's okay!
dossettpmDecember 5, 2017
I spoke with the Patient Care coordinator today, and made semi-permanent plans for 1/30. However, it does look like she won't be able to submit a prior authorization request to my insurance until after my official consultation.
She's pretty sure that I'll be covered, and I spoke with my insurance and they made it seem like I should be covered too... but for some reason, I'm really scared that my insurance will come back and deny it! The waiting until next week to know for sure, is killer as well.
Has anyone in VA had Anthem healthekeepers either deny or approve a medically necessary reduction before? Were they difficult to deal with?!
I'm trying not to get too disheartened or anxious.....
She's pretty sure that I'll be covered, and I spoke with my insurance and they made it seem like I should be covered too... but for some reason, I'm really scared that my insurance will come back and deny it! The waiting until next week to know for sure, is killer as well.
Has anyone in VA had Anthem healthekeepers either deny or approve a medically necessary reduction before? Were they difficult to deal with?!
I'm trying not to get too disheartened or anxious.....
Did you find the immediate recovery to her worse or better than expected?? I'm not too nervous about the pain in those first days and weeks after, but I do was to be as prepared and realistic as possible, you know?