please help me... please?

Question

Breast Reduction??!?
I'm 19 years old & have a large chest 34/36 D/DD... I'm tall (5'8) & weigh around 145 pounds. I'm athletic and it interfers with my running. They also make me appear larger. Shirts never fit & i always get boob comments. I want them to be smaller and perkier... I'd love to go down to a small to mid C cup. nothing drastic.

I'm afraid my parents aren't going to be supportive. How can get them to take this seriously? Their first concern is going to be money & they will pass me off as superficial. I have tufts insurance if that helps. What kind of coverage can I expect? How much would i have to remove to be covered?

Answer 1

I don't think any health care cover will cover your costs< it has to be a real medical reason behind it.So you would be layed up for costs out of your pocket. If you went to c-cup you should be alot better, i am, i jog and i am 5ft 10 and 75 kilos.
You would be looking at breast reduction which would be about $7000.00, then a lift around $5000.00.They are all different where ever you go. Tell them how it feels like when you are running, that they are tearing from your chest.Tell them that you like people to look at your face when they are talking to you and not your boobs.May-be this might help!!!gool luck

Answer 2

145 lbs, 5'8" and 34/36 D/DD cup is NOT too large. I doubt any surgeon would do a breast reduction on you. Many women seem to always find fault with their breasts. Most breast reductions are done for back pain, indentations in their shoulders where the bra cuts in on the skin, and weight of heavy breasts. Most women would love the boob comments. No, your parents will not be supportive, nor would I, nor a surgeon. Your surgery would not be considered health-related and would not be covered by your insurance. Insurances want strict guidelines as to why it is being done. You might want to talk to mom about how you feel about your breasts. Think about why you feel the way you do about your breasts. Leave them alone and put your energies elsewhere. The procedure is very costly and I would NOT recommend you do it. How about asking mom to let you see a counsellor about the situation instead. Knowing why you feel the way you do about your breasts may be more important than actually doing anything about it.

Answer 3

They should be supportive but some are not. You should still do it for YOU and your back pain.

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38J to 38C Feb 2006

FYI, insurance covered mine 100%. Complain about your back pain. Mine had no requirements except for removing a minimum amount of 600 grams total (I had over 2000 grams removed!). SOME companies want you to lose weight, or provide documentation like going to a chiropractor. You would have to talk to your insurance to get the specifics.

OH and just because someone thinks a D/DD is "not too large" does not mean that is so. That is just their OPINION. If your breasts bother you then yes they are too large.

Answer 4

If you are that large, it could be considered a medical reason and insurance would pay for at least some of it depending on what kind of insurance you have. I'm sure your breast are putting pressure on your back. At 19 you don't need anyone to be supportive although it would be nice if your parents were.

Answer 5

I have a friend who just had her breasts reduced - and others that had it done years ago. Make a point of telling the doctor you have pain in your shoulders and back -doing regular every day things (make note if you have any digging in your shoulders from your bra straps) and ask them refer you to a plastic surgeon. The Dr's will be able to find out if your insurance will cover you for medical necessity.
This will be determined by the normal every day pain you have from your breasts being larger, not just a few things you would Like to do, like running.
Don't get me wrong - you should be covered for things like this but you must plead your case and have the doctors on your side to make sure it's covered.
(you can call the number on the back of your ins card to inquire as well)
One friend had hers reduced (she is probably 30lbs heavier than you) and it looked strange because her breasts were balancing her appearance - once she had them reduced her shoulders and tummy looked really fat. She regrets having gone too small but a good doctor will help you get to a size that's right for you.
Best of luck to you.
Your parents should understand that in this day and age you shouldn't have to sacrifice your physical activity because of something like this - more power to you!

Answer 6

I would go for it, tell them that it's ruining your life. And if you can, try and talk them into paying for most of it, and then you gradually pay them back.