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    Gastric Sleeve Member ACE's Avatar
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    Default Sagging boobs hurt!

    I know what a lead in right but seriously they do! Or at least mine do lol I have mentioned it before but lately its getting bad. After losing so much weight my breasts no longer sit where they are supposed to instead they hang down and the weight of that pulls the muscles in my chest in places and bruises them. It aches so bad like i got punched in the chest but the pain stays there for weeks on end. I cant get relief from the pain from that no matter what and it seems the smallest thing like stepping off a step too hard can cause the muscles to pull if i happen to not wear a bra. I wish the insurance companies would wake up and see that THIS is NOT cosmetic as they seem to feel it is this is a quality of life issue. I seriously have a goal to work on changing that for those of us who have been threw weight loss surgery or other forms of extreme weight loss and are left with such damaged skin. My stomach is bad getting caught on door knobs and other things that sick out. My skin will tear from it but still insurance says its COSMETIC how is that cosmetic?
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    Gastric Sleeve Member Lee6Lee's Avatar
    I have had a gastric sleeve.
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    Default Re: Sagging boobs hurt!

    Until you can get something done, can you protect your skin with a firm jogging bra and a light girdle? Even spandex biking shorts. I've heard of rashes being used as a reason for surgery. Maybe your doctor can build a case. I'm sure you've thought of it all. I'm just trying to help.


    "Lee, by "own it!" your daughter means that you should be proud of your accomplishment and understand that you deserve this. Not because you have to pay it forward or backward to justify your own benefits. She means that this is YOUR accomplishment, and accomplishing that for yourself is enough. You do not have to fix everybody. And you do not owe anyone for the benefits you have earned. They are YOURS!" Ann2

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    Default Re: Sagging boobs hurt!

    That's interesting, I'm feeling the same thing in one breast, (I haven't lost that much weight 26 lbs) I went to my primary because the pain was so bad then she had me get an ultrasound - nothing was found - another 2 weeks have passed and still in pain. Now she is referring me to a specialist? I wonder if it's the same thing?



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    Gastric Sleeve Member Lee6Lee's Avatar
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    Default Re: Sagging boobs hurt!

    Read about the girl 3 years out who just posted about her breast reduction through insurance. It's titled: three year post op update...


    "Lee, by "own it!" your daughter means that you should be proud of your accomplishment and understand that you deserve this. Not because you have to pay it forward or backward to justify your own benefits. She means that this is YOUR accomplishment, and accomplishing that for yourself is enough. You do not have to fix everybody. And you do not owe anyone for the benefits you have earned. They are YOURS!" Ann2

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    Gastric Sleeve Member ACE's Avatar
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    Default Re: Sagging boobs hurt!

    Thank you LeeLee! And Jiffy i started having this pain about 3 months out of surgery after about 50 lbs came off but I was ALL BOOBS or at least that is how i felt lol and they were the first to go. But the pain now is intense and i have had doctors look at mine and not have a clue. I hope you get answers but if not remember they dont fully understand all that we experience no one is researching that!
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    Gastric Sleeve Member Jiffy's Avatar
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    Default Re: Sagging boobs hurt!

    I'll let you know what the special says - I'll tell her about your post and ask if that could possibly be it for me too. Thanks for posting this!



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    Gastric Sleeve Member 31startingBMI's Avatar
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    Default Re: Sagging boobs hurt!

    My stomach sticks out more than my boobs...I can't wait to reverse this lol!



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    Default Re: Sagging boobs hurt!

    My surgeon basically has prepared me to say that I have painful rashes, under my breasts and tummy...for the excess skin issue. I DO get rashes under my breasts already, so I most likely will get that with the extra skin. But, once you have lost 90% of your excess weight and especially if you are having pain...I would complain, complain, complain and although it might be expensive with co pays, etc....go to your PCP and have them recommend a specialist or get some advice. I have a friend that had both covered under her insurance and she was 5 years out and had gained back some weight. Don't give up hope, you just have to be persistent.
    Ps. I wear a sports bra or regular bra 99% of the time, it definitely helps with the pain.



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    Default Re: Sagging boobs hurt!

    I don't know about the sisters, but are you getting any yeast or fungal infections from your excess stomach skin folds?
    Maybe that surgery could be covered by insurance if it is problematic.



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    Default Re: Sagging boobs hurt!

    If it is causing back pain, start documenting it now. (On your own and with PCP.) Most insurance cos will cover breast reduction surgery if it is causing back issues.



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