Monday, April 24, 2006
The Reduction
My mom called this evening...crying. My first thought was, oh my goodness, who died? Then I realized they were tears of joy. My mom, who's not a large lady - a mere 5'2 on a petite frame - has a rather large bust. Ok, more than rather large...HUGE. I didn't inherit her petite frame with my 5'7 height, but I do come by my, um, "endowment" honestly. Anyway, her upper body size has been something she's hated, and been self-conscious about, for YEARS. And rightfully so, it was just too much for her frame, creating serious neck and back problems. Recently, she went to see a plastic surgeon about her situation, who in turn wrote a letter to her insurance company indicating a medical necessity for a reduction surgery to be performed. She got her letter from the insurance company today agreeing to pay for her surgery in full! I couldn't be happier for her, as I know it's a huge weight, literally off her chest.
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That's great news, Kara! She's going to feel A LOT better once it's been done.
As a man I'm sad to think of any breast tissue disappearing in an operating theatre as breasts are one of nature's finest creations in my view - on a par with the Niagara Falls and Ayer's Rock in Australia. However, I know I must not make fun of this matter for I am aware that for some women large breasts can cause extreme discomfort so good on your mum for courageously facing up to the problem. Good on the insurance company too for facing up to its responsibilities.
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