MiladyB

Well I took the next step towards possibly getting insurance to cover my breast lift (aka reduction). I had a consult with a Physiatrist today to see if he was willing to write a letter to my insurance company stating that my neck, shoulder, back pain isn't solely due to another reason and that a breast reduction would be beneficial and would likely decrease the pain.

I wasn't totally sure how to approach this with him because basicly he was just a means to an end. I decided to be totally up front with him about why I got the consult. He briefly checked me over and felt some of the pain was due to posture changes with the significant weight loss plus poor posture during the time I was MO. BUT he was willing to write a letter stating that a breast reduction would be of help with the pain!!

SOOOOOO........I'm crossing fingers, toes, legs, arms and eyes that my insurance company will now approve my breast lift (reduction). He told me he would dictate a letter tonight and get it off to my pcp who will then send it on to my plastic surgeon and insurance company.

I don't want to get my hopes up but this is a step closer to approval!!

YEA!!!

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Beth

Little Victories; Grand Rapids, MI
Bariatric Support Group


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Diabetes, high blood pressure, sleep apnea, high cholesterol,
peripheral vein disease, joint pain and 211 lbs GONE!!


Century Club: July 3, 2006
ONE-derland: Dec. 22, 2006
Double Century: May 29, 2007
Goal: June 15, 2008

Lap RNY: 1/30/06-Dr Randal Baker
TT/BL: 09/21/07-Dr Ronald Ford
PS Revisions: 04/29/08-Dr Ronald Ford
Gallbadder removal: 06/09/08-Dr Randal Baker