Im trying to get a breast reduction?

Question

Im 5 feet 0 and 38 d, 149 lb and most of that is my boobs as im a very petite woman. I told my Dr I wanted a breast reduction and she said its a process to get accepted by insurance (BCBS). I have to go to physical therapy for 12 wks for my back, been goin 4 wks now the therapist keeps saying that my breasts have nothing to do wit my back hurting and that she will document this .My xray showed mild curviture of my spine and my bra straps tear into my skin my boob have a rash under them and I feel the therapist just dont want to help me she said my back problem is due to stress and what should I do cause I believe I need her agreement to help get this ball rolling. Sorry so long but I hope you get what Im saying.

Answer 1

You should talk to another doctor. A breast reduction could greatly improve your health issues.

I had major back pain and it really helped me.

This site is a great source of information and has some great advice with regards to breast reductions:

http://www.breasthealthonline.com
38J to 38C Feb 2006

Answer 2

I say, find a different doctor! I had a breast reduction and was never told that I needed to go to physical therapy before insurance would pick up the tab. I am 5'4 and had a 34 dd when I went into my doctors office. I told her that my back was killing me and that my shoulders had indentations from where my bras sat. She examined my back and shoulders, told me to try to lose 10 pounds (because that might help reduce the size of your breasts). When I lost the 10 pounds, I went back in to see her and she determined that I needed the surgery and that it was necessary for me to have it done - my insurance covered it. My suggestion, get a second opinion.

Answer 3

Breast reduction surgery is very safe nowadays. My cousin got her breast reduction, tummy tuck and facelift surgery in India by the company called Forerunners Healthcare .The Price for the surgery she paid in India was very less. She paid 30% of the cost she was quoted in America.

Forerunners Healthcare is very famous in India. They arrange cosmetic and plastic surgery for foreigners in India. I read a lot about them in the Newspapers and about their patient stories. They arrange financing for USA, Canadian, UK and other international patients who plan to have surgery abroad for low price, as the breast reduction, tummy tuck, facelift and other cosmetic surgery is not covered by insurance. They also have photos pasted of their International patients. You can checkout their website. There are huge cost savings. As a doctor I personally believe that surgery can be easily handled in India, as the quality of healthcare available In India is simply best in the world. The surgeons are USA/UK trained and facilities are 5 star.

http://www.forerunnershealthcare.com
Hope this helps.

Answer 4

I'm with you on the brest reduction. i'm sure they get in the way and that they really are causing you back problems.. I hope you get it approved by your insurance!