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PennyK

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Sun Nov 24, 2013, 12:45 AM Nov 2013

Breast reduction surgery [View all]

Has anyone done this or thought about it? I developed early and fast. I think my boobies were starting to sag while I was still in my twenties. I'm in my mid-sixties now, and have developed major shoulder issues (torn ligament on one side that I know about). I'm 5'2", and am busting out of my 40D minimizer.
I went to an orthopedist this week, and asked his opinion. He said it could definitely be a factor, and that he would write a letter for me recommending the surgery. It sounds as though the insurance company is very nit-picky about approving this procedure. I have an appointment with a plastic surgeon this Tuesday, and I i'm really excited and hopeful.

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Breast reduction surgery [View all] PennyK Nov 2013 OP
Good luck, PennyK! NYC_SKP Nov 2013 #1
Doctors have tried to convince me to get it. BainsBane Nov 2013 #2
The pencil thing! Haha PennyK Nov 2013 #4
Do whatever makes you happy and healthy BainsBane Nov 2013 #5
I don't have fitting issues PennyK Nov 2013 #6
Hi PennyK polly7 Nov 2013 #3
I had my consult with the plastic surgeon PennyK Nov 2013 #7
Well, I hope you get it paid for by insurance, but glad you can spare it if they won't. moriah Dec 2013 #11
You will have to keep us updated. KitSileya Nov 2013 #8
You make a good point. moriah Dec 2013 #10
For me, weight loss helped a *lot* in reducing the size of the girls. moriah Dec 2013 #9
I'm working on the weight thing PennyK Dec 2013 #12
Sorry if I seemed like I was being insulting or anything..... moriah Dec 2013 #13
That's skinny! PennyK Dec 2013 #14
I also wear size 4 little girls shoes. ;) moriah Dec 2013 #15
I get it PennyK Dec 2013 #16
I was rejected by the insurance company but I'm still hopeful PennyK Jan 2014 #17
yeah! PennyK Mar 2014 #18
Penny, I'm very happy they approved the procedure BainsBane Mar 2014 #19
Surgery is scheduled! PennyK Mar 2014 #20
Well. Less than three weeks now! PennyK Jun 2014 #21
Tomorrow's the day! Phentex Jul 2014 #22
I made it! PennyK Jul 2014 #23
Sounds good. Phentex Jul 2014 #24
Well worth it! PennyK Jul 2014 #25
That is awesome... Phentex Jul 2014 #26
And now? PennyK Aug 2014 #27
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