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50 Years and Oh So Ready! - West Des Moines, IA

Name: 50 Years and Oh So Ready! - West Des Moines, IA
Item: Konstantinos P. Lekkas, MD
Author: Melissa64

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Have chickened out so many times, but this time...

Melissa64August 28, 2014

$5,000

Have chickened out so many times, but this time consultation complete and waiting for insurance to approve. Doctor told me it would be 2-4 weeks for decision. Told me I was a very good candidate for a reduction as I meet all the criteria for surgery. I am a caregiver for the elderly and he recommends I take at least two weeks off after surgery.

Melissa64's provider

Konstantinos P. Lekkas, MD

Board Certified Plastic Surgeon

Replies (5)

MsBobcat

August 29, 2014

I was a caregiver before, and if you have to lift at all, such a lifting or pushing a wheelchair, two weeks may be too soon.

Kimmers25

August 31, 2014

Welcome to the community. Two weeks off work is great, but not to go back full swing with lifting. You really need to be light duty for the first 6 weeks post op.

I am excited for you and hope that your approval comes through quickly. You will feel so much better once this is done.

Melissa64

September 1, 2014

My biggest concern is I also take care of my mom too.

chrmad

September 1, 2014

I totally agree with kimmers25. I had br 1 month ago and I am surprised at the reduced energy. My ps said basically don't do anything including driving for 3 weeks. Lifting and overhead is do-able now but still uncomfortable,

Kimmers25

September 2, 2014

It does wipe you out for a while!

UPDATED FROM Melissa64

Approved

Melissa64September 11, 2014

I received my approval letter from my insurance today. I will be making arrangements soon! 9/10/2014