Hi! Just posting because I’m nervous and would love some encouragement. I’m 24 with nipples that are starting to touch my thighs. I can’t even lay down without trouble breathing (sleep apnea) and back pain. I had a consultation when I was 21 and my mom had just died of breast cancer and the plastic surgeon I went to wasn’t interested after I said I wanted to go through my insurance UHC (which I think I have a pretty good plan through my employer). Didn’t take any measurements, didn’t ask for a letter, and didn’t take any of my symptoms. I found a new office that actually seemed excited for me, and even wanted my referral letter beforehand to get the process started. But I’m still nervous. So I prepared a list of things to ask. Which I’m pasting below: Questions to ask breast surgeon 1. Am I going to have drains? 2. Will the anchor incision allow more breast tissue to be removed? (If so then this is what I want) 3. Will I be able to breastfeed after? 4. How long should I take off for work (if more than 7 days start Sedgwick process) 5. How much will I have to pay (prob around 1500 cause that’s the deductible) 6. How long will insurance approval take? 7. Will my nipples lose sensation? 8. Will he only take out the minimum required by insurance or will he do more? 9. How long will I have to wear surgical bra? 10. What bra size will I be? 11. How long will it be before I can exercise (run and HIIT cardio)

Things to let surgeon know 1. back pain when sitting up without leaning against something 2. Rashes under breast skin when I sweat 3. Boils I get from skin rubbing together 4. Cannot run because skin tears 5. Back pain when laying on my back 6. I snore now and have a hard time breathing at night 7. Breast cancer risks (in family) 8. In constant pain at work even though I do a desk job 9. Migraines everyday 10. Had to stop yoga because I couldn’t comfortably stretch with the weight on my chest.

Anyway I’m so nervous. This surgery could change my life and allow me to be active in a way I was before my breasts took over my life.

Any encouragement is greatly appreciated.