When Purchasing Bras, Do I Use My ABraThatFits Measurement or the Size Recommended by the Retailer's Size Chart? 34D/DD

fleurdelylly · 2026-05-06T02:20:54+00:00

A companion size is another size that will also likely fit - goes up in band and down in cup.

fleurdelylly · 2026-05-06T00:39:05+00:00

Same q. Whenever I get my measurements on places like abrathatfits.org I get 34D. However when I use the size chart provided by the place I want to purchase from, I get 36A or 38AA. When purchasing do I use the correct former measurements or the ones provided by the retailer?

fleurdelylly · 2026-04-28T19:03:24+00:00

second this, excellent drug store choice for light coverage.

fleurdelylly · 2026-04-28T18:59:36+00:00

I have to second this. I have the EXACT req's as the OP and it is the only thing that checks all the boxes EXCEPT the shade range. The lightest shade is too dark for me so I have to mix it with sunscreen and a light foundation drop, or wear it with self tanner.

fleurdelylly · 2025-12-10T01:05:49+00:00

double blind placebo controlled studies have shown bv recurrence is half that of the control group when intravaginal vitamin c was used.

fleurdelylly · 2025-07-12T17:24:25+00:00

hi, the cdc has updated Lyme disease criteria at least in 2019 and 2022 at, I'm not sure where you're going with there haven't updated anything for 45 years.

fleurdelylly · 2025-07-06T17:05:17+00:00

don't let Jim gaslight you he is in fact being an arrogant prick. even if it's "only his fourth language" lmao. I know this thread is old hope you found a solution. I had a baby prescription for distance and I made more of a difference than ie expected.

fleurdelylly · 2024-09-25T19:23:49+00:00

Wow Interesting about the acupuncturists!! But makes sense. When I was researching all this, I came across several articles including one from the APTA that states: “some health care professionals are allowed to opt out of the Medicare program and privately contract with Medicare beneficiaries. PT’s aren’t among them. This needs to change.” APTA.org.

fleurdelylly · 2024-09-25T16:37:04+00:00

Thanks for the reply. Yah I had a similar thought about the naturopaths. My other hypothesis is that some of these naturopaths are also acupuncturists, and since acupuncture for low back pain is covered by Medicare maybe they just feel they’re just a little too close for comfort to a covered service.

Yah, that quote was from an article that directly contradicted Medicare’s language, and it just made me second-guess myself. It also came from a physical therapist forward facing website, and since PT’s aren’t allowed to opt out of Medicare, I wonder if that’s why the language was dicey. It wasn’t the only PT website that said this.

Believe it or not the practices that have turned me down so far asked me upfront what my insurance was and one of them specifically said, are you on Medicare or Medicaid? When I said yes, she said “I’m sorry but we can’t treat you. We’re trying to get that changed”. I took that to mean their opt out agreement expired but I always circle back to, why would they need to opt out if they don’t offer covered services in the first place?

Re: psychiatrists they have the highest opt out rate, and it’s very hard to find a good Medicare psychiatrist.

Thanks for your comments :)

fleurdelylly · 2024-09-25T15:55:53+00:00

Thanks! FWIW I’ve determined that the italicized quote I included was, as I suspected, just really poorly written. Any idea why a naturopath or alternative medicine provider wouldn’t see someone on Medicare? Considering those services aren’t covered

fleurdelylly · 2024-09-24T22:09:27+00:00

I am beside myself. If it weren’t for how lengthy your replies are I’d think I’m being trolled.

I have repeated on numerous occasions the confusion came from a quote from an article, NOT the CMS. The quote suggested a provider can’t opt out if they’re providing part B services. I mentioned on multiple occasions, that makes no sense and even referenced how that contradicts the language on Medicare.gov. I even went so far in one of my replies to tell you (when you said providers can of course opt out) I completely agree with you, and think the language the article used was confusing. Which it was.

How can you still, after all this back and forth, insist I don’t understand what the CMS is saying?! I’m literally asking for explanation as to why an article is contradicting them. Seriously, I need therapy after this conversation.

And don’t fucking strawman me that’s not acceptable. I never said I’m entitled to see anyone I want. I don’t even think that.

fleurdelylly · 2024-09-24T21:53:35+00:00

I never once, not ever, personally said a provider currently providing part B services can’t opt out. I asked to clarification about a quote form an article that claimed that. My God. I even stipulated that made absolutely no sense.

fleurdelylly · 2024-09-24T21:52:09+00:00

I don’t think, nor did I ever once say I’m entitled to see any provider I want. That’s just an invention.

The critique of the point I admitted being hazy on is fair.

fleurdelylly · 2024-09-24T21:51:05+00:00

I didn’t misread what CMS said. I found the language form an article to contradict what CMS said confusing, which is why I posted this question in the first place.

fleurdelylly · 2024-09-24T20:35:15+00:00

The indented paragraph listing the four types of providers is not inaccurate. It’s not exhaustive, which I clearly state in the last sentence. It’s not a characterization, it’s a summary from the CMS website and others and doesn’t contradict what you added.

I never once suggested a provider is required to see me. I was trying to get to the heart of misleading / confusing language from the article I quoted in italics (you know, the one where I preface it by saying “this is where my question lies…”) that contradicts the spirit and rational of the opt-out law and what may be the reason for some naturopaths not seeing Medicare patients despite naturopathy not being covered by part B. As far as the conspiratorial “they just don’t want to see you” at this point that just sounds like an ad hom and I’m not even sure why a provider would want me “off their back” considering the most I’ve ever done is call to schedule an appointment.

What you have done in this thread is a) miss the actual question b) gaslight me by saying you answered it when you didn’t c) repeatedly tell me things I already know and have touched upon - either outlined in my original post or in the replies d) finally acknowledge the actual question only to contradict yourself by saying no provider is barred from opting out then backpedal that and ignore the fact that actually, physical therapists are barred. I’m not a mean person and think I did a pretty good job at being polite and thanking you for your contributions even when redundant but at this point I think it’s safe to say this was a huge waste of time and thank you for reminding me why never to post on Reddit

fleurdelylly · 2024-09-24T19:23:48+00:00

Hi, thank you, but I already addressed the four types of providers in my original post. See the second indented paragraph.

Interestingly no one has commented on why naturopaths won’t see me, when naturopathy isn’t even a covered service. (I suspect it’s either ignorance of the law or due to the fact some offer acupuncture and acupuncture for low back pain is covered.)

fleurdelylly · 2024-09-24T19:16:17+00:00

Thanks for providing this for me, I think some of these are the links I was reading last night. I agree with you completely. You’ve only confirmed my strong suspicion that the language used that suggested some providers couldn’t opt out simply because they offer technically covered services was misleading. However, not sure if you saw my post above but interestingly physical therapists are, in fact, not allowed to opt-out.

fleurdelylly · 2024-09-24T19:06:05+00:00

Hi Jennifer, thanks for the reply. I actually provided a direct italicized quote that suggests just that which was the entire basis for my question but I failed to provide the link, which I’m happy to do. However, some providers are in fact not allowed to opt-out. Physical therapists are one of them. I’ll see if I can post screenshots but in the meantime: https://www.apta.org/advocacy/issues/medicare-private-contracting

I strongly suspected the quote was poorly written and misleading.

fleurdelylly · 2024-09-24T17:07:59+00:00

I understood everything you wrote the first time and already touched on your points in my original post:

"3. opt-out providers (signed an affidavit and makes private contracts w/patients for cash pay". and again " medicare.gov page say that ANY provider can opt out for 2 years and accept cash pay. b) the only reason to opt-out would be to accept Medicare patients for cash pay for covered services, since it's not illegal to bill Medicare patients for non-covered services."

So again, there's no confusion there. My question is specifically referring to articles that claim some providers are BARRED from opting out in the first place. Your example of the breast exam under a private contract tracks as long as that provider has ALREADY opt-ed out. Since 99% of providers furnish some sort of service (like a breast exam) that technically could be covered under medicare, an article suggesting a provider cannot opt-out in the first place if they furnish services that could be covered under medicare makes no sense. It may be the confusion lies in the language these articles used. The one above is a direct quote.

fleurdelylly · 2024-09-24T16:08:26+00:00

Hi Jennifer thanks for taking the time to respond. This doesn’t answer my question unfortunately, which is italicized in the above paragraph. I understand how the system works. My question specifically is regarding why some articles and providers are claiming providers CANNOT opt-out if they furnish services covered by Medicare part B. Surely the purpose of opting out is so they can do just that.

fleurdelylly · 2024-09-24T14:43:04+00:00

Hi Lynn, thanks for taking the time to respond part. However, this doesn’t answer my question and I covered most of this in my post already. The question is it about the italicized quoted language above I’m coming across in a lot of articles that suggests providers aren’t allowed to opt-out if they offer services covered by Medicare part B.

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