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Hi everyone!!! Before I start I would like to say...

mstaviebabie
Hi everyone!!! Before I start I would like to say how much I love this site. There are so many positive people on here and so many reviews, this is like a kick start helping me want my breast surgery even more.

so I've been wanting this breast surgery everything I was a teenager. my breasts were always huge every since I can remember. wearing training bras at an early age in elementary them getting bigger throughout my grade school years. my most humiliated moment happened when I was in middle school and never want to rekindle that moment ever again.

of course I'm wanting this surgery to better myself esteem. the weight of my breasts also comes with back problems, shoulder problems, and also grooves in my shoulders. the back problems getting worse when I'm working. I'm a cashier at a major retail store so there is constant standing. sometimes I find myself leaning on the snack area by my register while waiting for the next customer because I can't hold the pressure of the weight of my breast. A few of my coworkers noticed it also. and sometimes its a constant need to go sit down and take a break.

long story short, I've just made my first step into making a Dr appointment with a primary care physician to get the ball rolling.I'm very excited hopefully I get the referral to see a plastic surgeon. and in hopes of my insurance approving the surgery. I'm with Blue Cross Blue Shield Florida. if anyone has any input about them please let me know I'm open to all reviews. I've already read their criteria are online and I know that some people didn't have to go through all of the exact criteria. I did fail therapy sessions last year, I only went do to a car accident, for neck and back pain. if anyone knows, do you think they would take that into consideration?

a little background, I'm 23 years old, I've been wearing a 38 DD bra, but I was the recently measured a 38 F cup.

thank you for reading, leave any input the help me on my journey.

mstaviebabie's provider

Mel T. Ortega, MD

Mel T. Ortega, MD

Board Certified Plastic Surgeon

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April 29, 2015
Hello, I just wanted to reach out to you, because it's all about support, stories and feedback on this site. So, yes it is wonderful to see you join. I've had the neck and back pain...it may not be the same as yours. Though I have other medical conditions and had 5 Spinal Surgeries in the past 2 years. I am 44 and a size 42DD, before my first surgery I was a 36 C, working & exercising, now I'm permanently disabled since Jan 2013. So since I can only do aquatic PT, I decided on my own that my breasts would help my nerve damage in my neck. My Doctor was so polite and explained everything last month, so last week I received a call back from my Dr and Health Republic of NY is covering it and I have surgery on May 28th. I am having 500cc taken out of each breast and I'm also having a lift down as well. Super excited and am not worried about the pain after, because I'm in pain from my Spine along with Fibromyalgia 24/7. I wish you the best of luck with your insurance company and your upcoming plans.
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May 27, 2015
I have the same insurance, let me know how it works out! That is my biggest worry right now, with BC/BS approving >.
May 27, 2015
Actually i changed my provider to Aetna this year.. but to be honest ive heard nothing but good things about bc/bs in Florida getting approval, i dont think u necessarily have to do back pain treatment but it is recommended to get your Primary Care Doctor to also write up a letter to give to insurance and not just have your Surgeon.
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May 27, 2015
That makes me feel a little better, thanks (: And dr Greenwald did a beautiful job on you! I am so excited! Yeah I'll probably go ahead and see my pcp I should be able to a letter easily
May 28, 2015
O no, i have not had any work done yet.
May 28, 2015
I had a consultation this past Tuesday
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November 8, 2016
Let me just say I love your title! Lol, I have bcbs of California and I'm waiting for approval. I have had 0 dr visits or anything so I'm not expecting approval.i just saw how long this has been in process for you! Wow, you are patient! I hope surgery goes smoothly for you! Thanks for sharing your experience:)
November 8, 2016
Thank u so much. Im still planning on getting it done. I was going to just pay for it, but id rather have insurance do it. They just want me to loose weight. So im now thinking on going for another procedure in January 2017 and play the waiting game 1 more year. By that time i will be within weight range. Good luck on your journey and i hope for a good outcome. Fingers crossed on your approval!!!!!
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I just measured myself today sinceiI haven't in a while. Im measured at a 36 I/j according to a site I went off of.

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May 27, 2015
Beautiful!!!
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