Tired to set up a consultation today...

[pe175]

So I took everyone's advice and decided to just go see a plastic surgeon about my gyno.  I walked in a told the girl working behind the counter that I needed my chest looked at.  She said the consultation would be free, however he is only there late on wednesday's and thats when i work.  So in order for me to meet with him i'll have to take off work.
Then I also asked if they accepted United Health Care and she told me that gynecomastia surgery is never covered under insurance.
I ended up leaving with no appointment and just  his card.  I feel its kind of a waste of time to set this appointment up 1 because i'll have to take off work, so i'll be loosing money there, and 2nd because my insurance won't cover it.

I'm 20 years old and still in college so I definetly don't have the monye to pay for surgery myself.  I don't know what else to do.

[pe175]

For right now i'm just going to continue using this gel.

http://www.supplementsforless.com/testroxin.htm

I've been on it for 4 days so far and i honestly think its made my gyno worse for some reason


perhaps its all in my head.

[jc71]

Wouldn't say never, rarely paid by ins. may be the right word. I'm assuming your in the US.  Doc probably has a monthly payment plan you may be able to afford.  Call around and see another PS who has consultations at a more convenient time for you. I'm sure there's more than 1 ps in your area.

[pe175]

yes, i am in NJ.  

It does say financing is available.  However, being a college student I never know how much money i'm going to have at any given time.  I might be able to make the first few months payments, however I don't know where i'll be financially 6 months from now.

Money is the main concern.

Any advice on getting insurance to pay for it?  Anything I can do?

[Grandpa Bambu]

Start saving your coin there Dude.... eventually you'll have enough for surgery. It may take a while. Months, maybe years, but every penny saved is a step closer to being Gyne free!

Right now, insurance companies consider Gyne reduction a 'cosmetic' proceedure and they are unwilling to pay for elective surgery. Unfortunate, but that's just the way it is, sorry Dude. The only thing I can think of is if your Gyne is very large, get a note from your Doc saying that your Gyne is causing you back pain.

My Gyne aggrivated my bad lower back at times so I considered going the 'bad back' route for OHIP to pay for the Lipo portion as well as excision. My Gyne did not however, cause my painfull lower back. Therefore I did not persue this avenue as I felt it would be dishonest.  

Good Luck and Save, Save, Save....

John.

[vaio]

Look in the phone book and get plastic surgeon numbers. Call them, research them on the internet, set up a consultation by phone.

[STILLgotIT]

I'm not in favor of incurring needless debt. But, don't they pass out credit cards to college students like candy on Halloween? I've heard of Visa/Mastercard setting up booths on college campuses to "get 'em while they're young."

You might find $5,000 in debt worth it.

[Grandpa Bambu]

I'm not in favor of incurring needless debt. But, don't they pass out credit cards to college students like candy on Halloween? I've heard of Visa/Mastercard setting up booths on college campuses to "get 'em while they're young."

You might find $5,000 in debt worth it.

There's an option to consider...  

It all depends on how badly you want you Gyne gone...

[pe175]

I do want my gyno gone, however I'm smart enough not to try to incur debt when i'm only 20 years old.

I'm not going to incur all these expenses now and realize how badly I F'ed up 3 years later.

My gyno isn't a horrible case.  Don't know exactly how its diagnosed, but its simply puffy nipples.  It actually doesn't look horrible when my shirt is off because I work my ass of in the gym.  Around 10%BF.  However when i wear just 1 shirt it looks like B*tch breasts.

It is something that I definetly want corrected, and feel that insurance should pay for it.  Any other advice besides back pain?  I mean I'm going to consult my physician and see what he has to say.

I mean, its clear that at my age and physical state that my gyno would not cause my back pain, however If that would get united health care to pay for it, then i'm all about it.

thanks for the advice so far...

anything else i can know?

[aux513s]

$5,000 in credit card debt definiitely wouldn't be worth it. If you racked up a debt that big and didn't pay it off they might reposess your car, or garnish your wages.

I have heard several successful stories of people getting their insurance to pay after going to psychologists and saying their gynecomastia causes them to be depressed.

Or what about going to mexico to get the surgery done for cheaper? That's what one guy on here was talking about.

To Bambu:

I don't think it would of been dishonest because gynecomastia surgery should be covered regardless. It's a health problem, they should pay for it.

[pe175]

Actually, i know this may be frowned upon however would it help me if i did a cycle of steroids?

I've never done them before, my gyno is puberty related, however i'm looking for ALL available options.

[aux513s]

Go to an endocrinologist. Your insurance should pay for that at least.

From what I understand, taking steroids can make gynecomastia worse in some cases.

[fleetwd]

get 2 credit cards....1 normal one and 1 with an "introductory 0% on balance transfers" card (the 0% can last 15 months!).....make the minimum payemnts, when your 0% is almost up, apply for another card with a 0% balance transfer rate.....i've done this for years with EVERY major purchase, never paid a penny in interest on anything.

[jc71]

I'd love to go back and relive my college years with out gyne.  Nobody's talking about getting a job.  A ton of guys work during college. Start saving and pay for it yourself.  

[JTZ]

Actually, i know this may be frowned upon however would it help me if i did a cycle of steroids?

I've never done them before, my gyno is puberty related, however i'm looking for ALL available options.

No, doing steroids will make your gyno worse...much worse! That's how I got my gyno.

A lot of pro-bodybuilders abuse steriods and have gyno surgery 1 or 2 times a year. I've had 3 gyno surgeries so far from taking steroids and will be needing a fourth soon.

Check with your health insurance carrier and see if they'll cover any of the procedure.

The surgery may not end up costing $5000. It could run in the range of $2000-$3000.

Damn insurance companies.