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reduction -- feb 3rd - Washington, DC
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I should have been started writing aboout my...
sunshynedJanuary 30, 2015
I should have been started writing aboout my decision to get a breast reduction. My friend initially told me about it 2 years ago. I put it on the backburner because of other obligations. The first time I went to see a surgeon he was very off putting and kind of made me rethink my decision. Two years later I am still experiencing all kinds of pains, headaches, bruised shoulders, cuts, rashes, and so forth. It came down to the point where I was getting tired of putting tissue and socks under my bra straps.
I love working out and being physical and they are always in the way. I was having sharp pain in my breast when I went to go run. A good friend suggested that I should just find another doctor and get a consultation and keep finding one until I find someone who I felt comfortable with.
I was recommended to go to Dr. Susan Otero, I got an appointment they morning of the appointment she canceled on me. I went through random emotions because the second guessing started to lurk! I ended up rescheduling the appointment for like 2 days later!
Meeting with Dr. Otero-- she is very nice-- but not in a sense that she is over doing it. I can tell she was good at what she does, she was observant, and straight to the point. She asked me what size I wanted to go to, and then she told me what the process would be like with her. I got my pictures taken and I was off and out the door.
INSURANCE
I had to call back to the office and one of the assistants forgot to mention that with my surgery I just need to go through with the process and insurance will see if they should pay after. it was a scary decision to move forward with at first because that means that I could be responsible with 8k of medical bills. I prayed about it and knew that I needed this-- I have tried many things to reduce the pain. I work out 5 times a week, I've been dropping weight, lifting weights, stretching. It came down that i am super tired of taking painkilles, sleeping with heating pads, and sitting slouched over.
PRE OP
I went in for my pre-op work Monday of this week everything went well. I got my instructions for the day of and things that I am going to need.
SURGERY
Is Tuesday, February 3rd! I am going to post pictures of this process :)
Oh and by the way I am a 44H my breast are pretty much aligned with my navel-- as I work out more it gets closer and almost past it.
I love working out and being physical and they are always in the way. I was having sharp pain in my breast when I went to go run. A good friend suggested that I should just find another doctor and get a consultation and keep finding one until I find someone who I felt comfortable with.
I was recommended to go to Dr. Susan Otero, I got an appointment they morning of the appointment she canceled on me. I went through random emotions because the second guessing started to lurk! I ended up rescheduling the appointment for like 2 days later!
Meeting with Dr. Otero-- she is very nice-- but not in a sense that she is over doing it. I can tell she was good at what she does, she was observant, and straight to the point. She asked me what size I wanted to go to, and then she told me what the process would be like with her. I got my pictures taken and I was off and out the door.
INSURANCE
I had to call back to the office and one of the assistants forgot to mention that with my surgery I just need to go through with the process and insurance will see if they should pay after. it was a scary decision to move forward with at first because that means that I could be responsible with 8k of medical bills. I prayed about it and knew that I needed this-- I have tried many things to reduce the pain. I work out 5 times a week, I've been dropping weight, lifting weights, stretching. It came down that i am super tired of taking painkilles, sleeping with heating pads, and sitting slouched over.
PRE OP
I went in for my pre-op work Monday of this week everything went well. I got my instructions for the day of and things that I am going to need.
SURGERY
Is Tuesday, February 3rd! I am going to post pictures of this process :)
Oh and by the way I am a 44H my breast are pretty much aligned with my navel-- as I work out more it gets closer and almost past it.
Replies (11)
January 30, 2015
I am in the DC area and considering this procedure - I will look forward to following your progress. Did you consult with any doctors other than Dr. Otero?
February 1, 2015
I had a consultation with a doctor at George Washington-- we didn't click to well. Dr Otero was my second recommendation and it was pretty much settled after meeting with her. I felt extremely comfortable with her
January 31, 2015
Yay! I'm in the DC area too! My BR is Feb 11 at Howard U with Dr. Bolden. Wishing you a smooth procedure and speedy recovery!
February 1, 2015
I am in the DC area too! I am 16 days post-op and recovering quite well.
Your insurance situation would terrify me though! Is there no way for you get pre-approval from them or to even request what criteria must be met in order for them to reimburse you for the surgery?
February 1, 2015
I got the criteria of it. It make sense to me if its needed they will pay. If they find out its cosmetic I'm stuck with the bill. I have no way around my insurance policy but I am tired of aches, the pain has been increasing enormously since I dropped weight. Also I have a lot of travel coming up. Last summer I went to puerto rico and hiking was beyond painful. I hate slouching I hate everything about these things!
UPDATED FROM sunshyned
1 day pre
Before pics
sunshynedFebruary 1, 2015
Wanted to post some current/ "before" pictures.
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February 6, 2015
It gets better! I'm three weeks two days and I and the pain does level out. I was able to stop taking pain meds after eight days. Do you have sutures or staples?
February 10, 2015
I have sutures. I really hope so. I kicked up my sleeping and upped certain foods in my day to day eating to help this process. I just want to work out.
Welcome to the community. You are going to feel so much better once this surgery is done. It's one of the best things I ever did for myself. I will be thinking about you this next week and waiting to hear back from you.
One more day and you are done!