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Difficulties for a young woman who is busty???
Thanks,
Kathy
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Permalink Reply by Brenda Sue on
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Can she have reduction surgery? Some insurances pay for it.
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Permalink Reply by kmaidaho on
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We've tossed that around, but she is only 20 and our doctor has recommended waiting until after she has children.
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Permalink Reply by HaleysMOM_Sherri on
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I had mine between children with no problems...
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Permalink Reply by DebDeb on
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Do not wait! I had mine at 21 yrs of age and have NEVER regretted it! The concern is breast feeding, of which I cannot answer for me because I adopted. So since there is a possibility that she could not breast feed than she needs to consider that when deciding surgery. However, that surgery made my life (and my back) so much better! I remember the first doctor I asked about possible surgery when I was 18 yrs old told me to leave them be so "I could breastfeed a lot of babies." Glad I did not listen to him!!
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if she has any elective surgery she will have to have a medical waiver and there will be at least a 1 year wait to go in. Chronic back pain is a big red flag to all branches at the meps physical.
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My cousin had the surgery before she had children and they came back so be sure to get all the facts before making a decision. Good luck to her and your son :)
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I to was classified as very busty. However at 16 I convinced doctors to preform a breast reduction surgery for me. It took loads of work, and lots of fighting, but it's something that I would really recommend if she has problems with her back, or if she has trouble breathing overnight. I know that after my surgery I was pretty much opened up to a new world when it came to things that I'd always been able to do. Suddenly running was easier, as was walking long distances, and of course sleeping was a whole different cup of tea for the first time in ages it wasn't painful at all. If the surgery is something she REALLY wants I truely recommend having it, however if she only has to have it done to join the Navy that's not exactly a good reason. If she's fit and feels that she can and wants to go on the way she is she should be able to qualify just fine. However if she does opt for a breast reduction you should inform her that it has a 6 month recovery time and requires a check up a year after the original surgery. I'd say to be warned that it's painful, but the pain is worth it.
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