Everything about My Breast Reduction Surgery | Why I Did It, Getting Insurance to Cover, All the Things!

The Teacher Pivot

In this episode, I share my entire experience of undergoing breast reduction surgery back in January. From start to finish, I take you through the decision-making process, how I navigated the insurance system, the steps I took to prepare for the surgery, what aftercare looked like, and the emotional and physical changes I’ve experienced since. I also discuss the pros and cons of the procedure and why, for me, it’s been such a life-changing experience.

Whether you're considering breast reduction surgery or are just curious about what it involves, I’m giving you all the details and answering some of the most common questions about the procedure. This episode is for anyone who’s been in a similar position, or who just wants to hear about the incredible impact this surgery has had on my life.

In this episode, you’ll hear about:

• Why I decided to get breast reduction surgery.
• How I approached insurance and what the approval process was like.
• My personal pre-op preparations.
• What the surgery day was like.
• The aftercare process: healing, recovery, and what I wish I’d known.
• My biggest pros and cons of the surgery.
• How this surgery has impacted my day-to-day life and how I feel now, months later.
• The emotional journey: what it’s meant to me, both mentally and physically.