Breast Reduction Surgery UPDATE! (my thoughts one year post-op & answering questions)

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this video was LONG overdue, but today we are talking about my thoughts on my breast reduction surgery one year post-op! this surgery is a big deal so I wanted to take the time to answer some questions that you guys have frequently asked, while also giving my opinion on the surgery (and sharing whether or not i regret it)! enjoy, and let me know if you have any other questions!!!
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@BrittneyyT 7 ай бұрын

Im 28 and have wanted this since highschool! I just had my first consultation yesterday and I should hear back from insurance in a few weeks to see if they will cover it. Im currently a 34 F and desperately want to be at least a C. Like you said, I would rather have scars and feel confident vs carrying these insecurities forever. Thank you for sharing your experience!

@CoraJosephine 7 ай бұрын

crossing my fingers for you!!!

@amytaylor4209 6 ай бұрын

Thank you for being so open, the women I know that had a reduction are not willing to be open and talk about it. Waited 10+ years to get a reduction, next month I am finally doing it!

@victoriastoyanova9033 2 ай бұрын

Any updates? How did it go? How are you feeling?

@amytaylor4209 2 ай бұрын

I am a month and a half in. Very happy the way my breasts look unfortunately my anchor or the T mark opened on both breasts. They have just now closed. I also pulled a muscle in my right breast this week, Thought I was dying.😂 It is extremely painful, but was promised it wouldn’t affect the healing. Still regret nothing…best decision I ever made!

@alej9758 5 ай бұрын

I’m 5 days post op right now. Insurance covered my reduction 100 percent. Those of you who are thinking of having this done , look into your insurance company. My pain level was at a 3/10 and that was only the first day. I’ve been able to be active since the 3rd day. I think my recovery is def going better than I thought or expected because I didn’t have drains. I haven’t had any issue with lifting my arms, I’m def watching not to raise them but I’m not getting any pain if I have to pull my hair up or grab things off shelves. This was so worth it and can’t wait till I’m fully recovered.

@katebridgers1083 2 ай бұрын

What was the process of getting insurance coverage?

@alej9758 2 ай бұрын

@@katebridgers1083it was super easy for me. My doctor did all the work. He measured me and asked me some questions. Do you have back pain, do you get rashes under your breast due to sweating, and do you feel social embarrassment due to size ( something along those lines). They took like 400 ccs off each and I believe the min was 350cc for insurance. I had the approval one week later. I think the doctor taking to the insurance company def helped speed up the approval. I just made sure to express how much my breast size affected my daily life.

@SkyeSolis-o6n 2 ай бұрын

@@katebridgers1083 My insurance also covered 100%. Now there are a few hoops some have to jump through. For me though I had been complaining about the pain from my breast for years so I already checked things off their list like having gone to physical therapy, using topical creams to improve rashes from skin rubbing, wearing two bras to keep them up. So the minute I mentioned to my PCP that I was interested in the surgery she immediately wrote a referral and then I had my intake and the surgeon agreed on my need for the surgery and then sent a request letter to my insurance and a ,on the late I got the approval letter from my insurance. Now I’m in bed 6 days post op happy and recovering!! Good luck!!

@GodsHeartforKids 6 ай бұрын

I’m 47 and I’m getting mine done next week! 😮SOOOO NERVOUS…. I appreciate you talking about the scarring and the realities of looking at your scars as you heal. I am thinking that and the pain might be my biggest fears, but you talking about all the benefits have really encouraged me so thank you dear Cora. ❤

@WildThings113 4 ай бұрын

How are you doing now?

@GodsHeartforKids 4 ай бұрын

@@WildThings113 I’m 9WPO and I’m healing slowly. I knew pain would be hard but it was harder than I thought and for longer. Most would say they felt better by week 3 and for me my greatest time of pain was week 3-6. 😣 Wasn’t as easy as many of the ladies I’ve heard had but everyone is different. At least I’m much better than I was so staying positive is essential!💪🏻❤️🌈

@WildThings113 4 ай бұрын

@@GodsHeartforKids im afraid of being so dependent and helpless actually… god bless.

@GodsHeartforKids 4 ай бұрын

@@WildThings113I’ll definitely say it’s not fun not easy but I’m proud of myself for getting through something so challenging. Sometimes you don’t know what you’re capable of until you have to go through something hard. God does get us through though and my faith is stronger now than it was before ❤

@Crow0036 7 ай бұрын

im 21 and im getting the surgery in a week. these videos have made me even more excited for it. thank you sm girl

@hannahnicole103 7 ай бұрын

I’m trying to schedule mine now and this video just confirmed that I truly need to push this through

@allyyguerra 8 ай бұрын

i am so happy to see you thriving! ❤️ your confidence radiates through the screen

@CoraJosephine 8 ай бұрын

love you!

@evibaybee 6 ай бұрын

doing my consultation in september and your videos just inspire me even more , thank you so much for this 🥺

@Ellisllis 6 ай бұрын

So happy for u hope u get approved!

@evibaybee 6 ай бұрын

@@Ellisllis thank you ❤️❤️

@megan7292 8 ай бұрын

My consultation is in 2 days and I couldn’t be more excited! I’m a 48J right now and I’m hoping to go as small as possible. It’s been 5 years of chronic back pain and I haven’t been able to run in 2 years. I’m so ready to be done!

@CoraJosephine 8 ай бұрын

I'm so happy for you!!!

@Alaynacbell 6 ай бұрын

Mines next Wednesday! I’m so excited and we have the same struggles and this is getting me even more excited about it. I used to love to run and haven’t been able to do it in years! And clothes 🙃

@alej9758 5 ай бұрын

Hahah if your surgery was Aug 7th, we had it on the same day! How are you feeling??

@bivis8 5 ай бұрын

was just watching this video casually and then BAM! started bawling when you got to talking to the biggest impacts. i'm 5 months post op and already i agree completely, it's such a life changer. also as a european person, the price you mentioned is absolutely bonkers, i'm glad insurance could help with that, i'd hate for people not to go through with this solely because of money.

@emilyhansensoprano 8 ай бұрын

I had a BR back in September and I second everything you said! Best decision of my life.

@CoraJosephine 8 ай бұрын

so happy for you!

@damon001 8 ай бұрын

Thank you for the update, I will have my surgery in 5 weeks and I can't wait❤

@CoraJosephine 8 ай бұрын

WOOHOO!

@SkyeSolis-o6n 2 ай бұрын

My surgery went from being months a way to being to being moved up two weeks away. I was scared but went through it and I completely agree with you! I am 6 days post op and you’re so right it is a bit jarring seeing the scars at first but also equal parts of happiness. I so look forward to buying clothes! No more embarrassment!

@healingsynergybynora9996 7 ай бұрын

Got mine done June 19 and still healing. Yes its sore and I agree with you on the scaring. Sadly in 3 months i do have to go back and do some revisions because sadly one side is bigger than the other and doesn't look aesthetically correct.

@siennashipley 8 ай бұрын

that pricing is mental!! idk if it’s only different in the UK because we don’t have insurance but the most you would be looking at is 10k for a boob job or reduction, i’m so glad you had a good experience and that insurance came in clutch❤

@CoraJosephine 8 ай бұрын

ugh it's the WORST here

@abbysynnes3275 8 ай бұрын

So proud of you!!!!

@isabelmota7877 7 ай бұрын

getting the surgery in August! cant wait im so jelly

@CoraJosephine 7 ай бұрын

WOOHOO so happy for you!

@elliex7504 8 ай бұрын

I’m getting surgery in June, and I really want the healing process to be as quick and painless as possible 😭

@n.k.4481 8 ай бұрын

Me too literally in june

@CoraJosephine 8 ай бұрын

wishing you the best! it will be amazing and you will be so happy

@79leeka 8 ай бұрын

Best thing you’ll ever do. Had mine in April. Easy recovery not painful at all.

@n.k.4481 8 ай бұрын

@@79leeka thank you for the encouragement bc I am so nervous I almost want to back out

@79leeka 8 ай бұрын

@@n.k.4481 Don’t back out you’ll be fine just have lots of ice packs to rotate. You’ll feel like a new person after.

@Hafhafnhaf 7 ай бұрын

I'm depressed I waited till I was old. Wanted this for years and years.. I have no idea if my surgeon I agood but she's going to batbwith insurance to try to get them to cover it. I'll do it anyway but wow. Your video is what I wanted to see!

@WildThings113 4 ай бұрын

Can i ask. Your age? I’m old too and was approved by insurance.. im scared.

@justanotherpoet125 4 ай бұрын

Congratulation on your surgery. I totally understand. I am just 1 day post surgery. I am 35 and have always been heavy chested for a petite person. But after having my son anf then breastfeeding, my breasts went from 32DDD to 32G. The pain and insecurities that come with it is too much. I am doo glad i got the surgery done. 56k is too much. One of my out of network doctors, that too in the Bay Area, quoted 16k. But thankfully, i was able to find a great in-network doctor, and my insurance covered it. I just had to pay the 20% copay

@emilybahu8375 6 ай бұрын

I’m 23, I’ll be getting my breast reduction surgery in just under 3 weeks, I’m quite excited also a little nervous. But I know this will be good for me!

@chrissmith-yh1mp 8 ай бұрын

Very informative! You are an inspiration!

@deepashamusic 5 ай бұрын

I’ve been denied twice by my insurance due to not having the breast reduction benefit 😒 I have to do out of pocket. $17.500k in NYC☹️ happy when it works out with the insurance for people as large breast are way more then just an esthetic thing.

@lissettedeno8982 8 ай бұрын

May 21th 2024 I had a breast reduction this was the Best decision of my life I’m on pain my boobs are swollen But I don’t care I’m not suffering anymore . Girl I followed you everywhere thanks 🙏

@CoraJosephine 8 ай бұрын

so glad to hear!!!!

@evaishya01 2 ай бұрын

After how long you can plan for holiday trip

@mariahalexander23 8 ай бұрын

I’m getting my reduction on Thursday and I’m super nervous some tips you can give me ?

@CoraJosephine 8 ай бұрын

ahhh so excited for you! my biggest piece of advice would just be to go in with an open mind and be excited! just know that the surgery and healing process is so worth it

@mariahalexander23 8 ай бұрын

Thank you so much girl! I just have a lot of anxiety lol 😂 also I’m just worried about being out of work for a while because I work with children

@alexisajluni9184 8 ай бұрын

$56K seems wrong… I live in Seattle and am paying out of pocket and I paid $14.8K. No surgeons in the city go above $20K from what I saw. But could be city dependent. Seattle is not exactly a cheap city though.

@avneetn.7123 7 ай бұрын

For some reason insurance is always billed more than individuals. For example, I just had my reduction and my insurance was billed around $100,000…if I went without insurance it would’ve been around $10k. Not sure why but that’s what I noticed

@pamelabrown5675 7 ай бұрын

@@avneetn.7123you are so correct because I’m living in NewYork and my Insurance was bill $23,000

@brownie120 6 күн бұрын

That’s crazy! I just had my surgery last week. I live in Indiana, paid out of pocket and it was a total of $8,700.

@keilahrose2999 3 ай бұрын

I had mine 7 months ago and I was supposed to be a C but it seems as if I’m actually a G cup. Not sure what to do

@SamanthaShawhan 2 ай бұрын

What size were you before? What are you now? My reduction and lift is next month.

@sampadapatil924 7 ай бұрын

I had my surgery in this April I am little concerned about the positioning of my nipples.Sometimes they just pop out of my bra as I feel they are at bit on the topmost side than compared to the normal positioning. So just wanted to ask is it normal will the normal positioning will show up as the full recovery period is 6-9 months or should I be concerned and consult my doctor?