Women with large breasts who have had a reduction, what is it like??

Question

I have been trying for the last 5 years to get breast reductions, okay I have only tried 3 times, this is my 3rd time. I am on disability and have Medicaid and Medicare. Medicare won't pre-autherize and so they go to medicaid..... I have been denied twice saying it was for cosmetic reasons... well over the last few years without much change in weight, they have gotten larger... I HATE IT..... I went to get a bra the other day and found out what my size was... and I was horrified. I wanted to start crying. so... now I sit and wait until I get my letter from Medicaid to tell me if they approve me or deny me.... but this time I AM going to appeal it... and I will appeal it as many times as I can..... because I hate the way I look in the mirror....I think once I get this taken care of, then I can feel better about working out, and taking nightly walks around the area to lose more weight, and get back into shape. But right now I am in pain in my neck and back because of this proble

I think I need to explain more.... I almost have to specially order my bras because the cup size is that large. This is a serious issue. I am on medications that hinder weight lose. and no I can't stop taking them. I hate my chest now.... and dont show it off.. I try to hide it as much as possible. my shoulders roll forward to try to de-emphasize my chest. If the back pain goes away, and I don't have this heavy of a chest, I don't care about scars.... I think really it is all worth it....

Answer 1

I had mine reduced Feb 2006 from a 38J to a 38C and do not regret it one bit!

I have tons of information for you, all I can say is APPEAL like crazy, don't give up until they give IN.

http://www.breasthealthonline.com
There is a great support site there that can help you appeal their decision.

Answer 2

My ex had this done. she had back pain and was otherwise uncomfortable.

The scars and nipples were desensitized areas. Her back stopped hurting but she was no longer proud of her "assets" and hid them from view - meaning no open shirts, low cut dresses, bikinis. It changed her personality but that may have been something that was not necessarily influenced by the surgery.

Your problem may not need surgery. from the few words written above, it sounds like you have gained weight (even tho' you deny it) and only think surgery will get you on the road to a smaller "you". The doctor may not approve of the treatment until you have seriously tried to lose weight.

I hope you try to do as much for yourself as you can before settling on surgery. Good luck.

Answer 3

My sister got approved and shes on Medicaid. She was pleased with her treatments but not the scars afterwards. They gave her a breast lift as well when they did it. But slowly she healed and after like 2 weeks she was fine. They just stood almost tooperky and ti took them a while to drop a little bit. Her scars are still there but she is used to them now.