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Some info on breast reduction for those interested...

Leelee Posted:

Some info on breast reduction for those interested...

Hi girls!

For those of you who are interested-I had an appt. last week at a new surgeon for a second opinion. (I don't think I posted about my first experience-I saw a surgeon who was downright mean. If you want to know who to stay away from, feel free to FM me! ) It seems I'm scheduled for breast reduction surgery tentatively, pending on my insurance accepting the surgery, at the end of September.
In my travels, I've found out that in order to have your insurance pay for this procedure, you're going to need to back up the reasons why you need it. For those interested in pursuing this, try the following:

-See your primary care physician and have them document any back, neck, shoulder pain. You should continue seeing them on a monthly basis to have these visits documented so they can submit it to your insurance.
-Go to a chiropractor and also have those visits documented in writing and submit that as well.

It might also be helpful to have proof of a gym membership. Basically, they want you to have tried everything prior to having surgery.
This is just a few pointers...
I really liked my new doctor. He seems 99.99999% sure that my insurance will accept this. I'll admit I'm a little nervous about it but definitely excited! So keep your fingers crossed for me!
If anyone wants to chat more about this..feel free to FM me!
missmmpr Posted:

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I had this surgery done and I love it!!!!!!! (them)

Leelee Posted:

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YAY!! I'm so excited!!
Did you get your insurance to cover the procedure? Any other bits of helpful tidbits you can add?
swags1016 Posted:

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Alicia please keep me update on this because this is something that I am definitely considering!!! I say this as my shoulder keep getting worse and worse!

Leelee Posted:

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Definitely! I'll let you know what my insurance says, etc. I was thinking of doing a little journal type thing to help you girls out who are considering this!
Sassy Posted:

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Oh my gosh, Lee, keep me updated PLEASE

Did you ask him about the affects of the Breast Feeding?
Please FM me his info
Leelee Posted:

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Hey Sassy! I did ask him about that..he was telling me there's 2 types of incisions. One way (sorry--this is TMI) is keeping the nipple intact. This way, most women can still breastfeed. The other way is re-attaching the nipple and in most of these cases, you'll be unable to breastfeed. He said it depends on each individual so you'd definitely want to discuss it with your own dr.
I'll FM you his info!!

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