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30y/o 3 Kids Huge! ( . )( . ) 38 G/H 176lbs Ready to Let Them Go! Washington, DC

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I'm glad I found this site,My story is...

keythoma1
$6,500
I'm glad I found this site,My story is identical to most of you all,I developed to size D in middle school. My journey for breast reduction started when I was 18 but,Dr suggested I wait until I finished child-bearing even though then,I didn't want kids & it was far from my mind,fast foward 10yrs & 3 kids later lol! .I started the process again just to be told By my pcp,I needed to lose weight,& I did I lost about 40lbs of fat but,none from my boobies,that was in 2014 & since then,I have new insurance (Unitedhealth Care)new Dr. I thought it wouldn't be possible bc,I was discouraged with hearing so many people getting denied via insurance,I thought insurance will surely deny me as well. Skip to 2016 I've been in excruciating back,neck & shoulder pain that I went to pcp & she said "you have macromastia,have you ever thought about breast reduction?"& I'm like"of course" lol! that was February 2,2016 she gave me a referral to a ps that I chose myself on feb 4th on feb 9th I had my consult,meanwhile Im in physical therapy seeing a chiropractor a neurologist for my chronic migraines & a pain management Dr.My Ps office staffed called on feb 16th asking me if I could get recommendation from my chiro bc the ps didn't feel confident I would get approval without recommendation & six months of therapy,I asked them can they just send my prior auth to insurance with out reccomendation just to see,bc I was told I needed a minimum of 441grams removed & my ps told me I would need 1300/1200 grams removed from each breast my right breast is bigger than left,so I thought Ill take my chances,so they sent over prior auth to ins.Monday feb 22nd I got the call I was approved!!!! ???? And my surgery could have been as early as March 2nd but,that wasn't enough time for me to get all of my affairs in order.So I went for the next possible date March 10th,I can't wait to be relieved of the pain,I'm So tired of being the person in pain all day. I don't feel like I'm being the best parent I can be bc I'm always hurting. My story was longer than I wanted it to be but,I want to encourage all of you all that feel discouraged in dealing with ins & all of the ladies that give up before you tried,like I did. Please just go for it!! I know the anxiety will set in as you play this waiting game but,have patience this coming from a impatient person,I'm ready to be a new me,I'm ready to not have to wear two regular bras plus a sports bra just to work out,I'm ready to be able to Zumba,boxing and run without my boobies and shoulders hurting from all the bouncing,I'm ready to kill my workouts,Thanks for letting me share I hope this gives you motivation.
Sn: I can't believe I'm sharing my pictures.

keythoma1's provider

Konrad L. Dawson, MD, FACS

Konrad L. Dawson, MD, FACS

Board Certified Plastic Surgeon

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February 25, 2016
Thanks for sharing. You are helping to inspire countless others ;-)
February 27, 2016
awrsome! i just had a reduction 20 days ago! what a HUGE relief it is! Im so happy for you! best of luck!
February 27, 2016
Thank you,others stories inspired me to share.
February 27, 2016
Congratulations!! I can't wait,til the day I'm not in pain & wearing 2 -3 bras. Thank you!
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February 29, 2016
Thanks for the motivation!!!
February 29, 2016
Thank you,I wish you the best of luck,on this journey.
February 29, 2016
Congratulations! Awesome encouragement for those wondering if they can really do it!
February 29, 2016
Thank you,I was really discouraged but,now that I did it,I wish I would've tried a while ago.
March 1, 2016
Wow.. What insurance do you have?
March 1, 2016
I have united health care,which a lot of people said they are one of the hardest insurance company to get approval.
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March 5, 2016
Praying that surgery goes great!
March 5, 2016
Thank you! I'm,nervous and excited.
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March 5, 2016
Once you get there everything will go by so fast. All I remember is waking up in the recovery room
March 5, 2016
Ok,this whole process went fast for me,so I'm just trying to prepare myself,like making sure I cook multiple meals for my kids that my husband or mom can just warm up,what else do you think I need to do? Should I go out & buy extra pillows for my arms and sport bras bc my ps didn't really say too much about that.
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March 5, 2016
You may have dry mouth because of the tube you going to have down your throat during surgery. you can buy dry mouth tablets at CVS. You should ask your doctor about the sport bras. My doctor got me in the same bra he put me in after my surgery until my appointment with him Monday. I went out to Walmart and brought two front open sports bras just in case he says I can change my other bra. I take my medinice every four hours on the dot so I haven't been in much pain. Just make sure you walk around your house so that you don't get blood clots after surgery.
UPDATED FROM keythoma1
5 days pre

I'm really on my way!

keythoma1
Today I went for my pre-op for both pc & ps & my ps gave me my scripts & all the info I needed to know about the surgery,so I'm really on my way to pain free better me.

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March 5, 2016
yes, it's really happening, keythoma1 !!!! bet you can't believe it!
March 5, 2016
Yes! It's surreal bc for years I just lived with the pain & the annoyance of these boobs(I actually burned my right one ironing) and I thought it was nothing I can do,I'm so happy & anxious I can't sleep lol!
March 5, 2016
That's hilarious, I burnt my right one years ago while I was ironing, too (learnt not to iron naked after that)! And I regularly knock things over with them! They're just always in my way and I though I was stuck with them. So glad all this is possible :)
March 5, 2016
Wow! I thought I was the only one that had a freak boob accident lol!,yes! I can't wait to join you.
UPDATED FROM keythoma1
1 day post

Feeling lighter

keythoma1
My surgery was yesterday 3/10/16 I'm a little nervous bc they had to admit me after being in recovery for 6hours following bc I couldn't stop vomiting & had a fever they started me on antibiotics through iv for fear of an infection but,I'm staring to feel a little better & hopefully I can see my dr today.

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March 11, 2016
I hope you are feeling better already. Wishing you a speedy recovery.
March 11, 2016
Thank you
March 20, 2016
It never just goes easy, does it? I am sorry. I hate puking from anesthetic but it really seems to happen. I hope you get out of there soon. We always feel better out of a medical setting unless we are super sick. And you can have your own pillow! Hugs to you...
March 20, 2016
Thank you
January 13, 2017
Hey do you putting up and after picking. I'm getting a breast reduction by dawson also. And are you happy with your surgery?
January 13, 2017
Hey do you mind putting up an before and after pic. I'm getting a breast reduction by dawson also. And are you happy with your surgery?