I'm super excited to announce that my insurance company finally approved my breast reduction. It's been a long and often times frustrating process but I was very determined. Below is timeline of when I started my journey and the steps I took to get my insurance approval. 2016 I lost a little over 20 pounds..without trying mind you but my large breasts remained OUT OF CONTROL. I was still wearing a DDD. I begin experiencing back pain and taking otc pain medication. After a horrible and stressful Summer, I began to seriously consider a breast reduction. I also started seeing a chiropractor . My then OBGYN gave me several plastic surgeon referrals. Nearly all of them didn't accept insurance and the one that did required that I go through several months of physical therapy. I put the thoughts of surgery on hold and continue to take my meds. 2017 I had alot going on this year. I'd gotten engaged the year before and was planning a Spr...
It's now been a month since my breast reduction surgery. My recovery has been uneventful and fairly easy going. I mentioned this in my last vlog...I could go through ten breast reductions compared to my c-section. My wounds are healing nicely and I'm starting to feel like my old self again. I have to hold off on going to the gym for another week but I am doing light weights at home. Overall...I'm back to do doing most of my everyday duties. The only symptoms I feel now is soreness under my breasts...and yes I'm still sleeping on my back. My scars look great even though I just started using my diy scar cream last week. I did purchase a couple of camisole bras from Walmart for only a few bucks. They are very comfortable and easy to put on. At my last post-op the nurse told me I could start wear regular bras but I found the camisole bras more comfortable. If I had to guess new size, I'm a full D. I don't think I'll officially get fitted for a bra till Augu...
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