Need Buns Huns #BBL - Chicago, IL

INTRO:

Hi All,
Let me start off by saying that I have been a member of REALSELF since 2011 after watching YouTube videos of Dr. Kim in action. His work with breast augmentation is simply amazing! I never wanted boobs the way I did after seeing his videos, heck I never wanted boobs period! THEY SAY THAT ALL GREAT THINGS MUST COME TO AN END and so when my boob fascination died down I proceeded on with life as if it had never happened. Deep down I always knew that I would never have the courage to undergo plastic surgery even if I had the financial means to. It became more of a fantasy and so WHEN I LOST THE DREAM I LOST THE VISION.

FAST FORWARD (1mth ago):
Losing weight for me has never been an issue in fact I lost close to 40lbs a couple of years ago that left me with loose skin in the inner thighs. I've always enjoyed working out and am confident that with dedication and exercise you can achieve great results! To stay motivated, I scrolled through pic after pic of beautiful bodies, along this weight loss journey. I ALWAYS TOLD MYSELF THAT I WOULD LOOK MY BEST WHEN I HIT 30 well 30 is next month O.o As a gift to myself I planned an 18 day vacation to Mexico. Then out of nowhere it hit me that if I DID NOT HAVE AN ASS now, I would not have an ass later. Squats gave me strong upper thigh strength, but have done nothing for my backside; my backside did not get round and it sure as hell did not get plump. I believe scrolling through those pictures did more bad than good. Somewhere along the line an ASS FACINATION developed that I'll just call THE BOOTY COMPLEX.

THE BOOTY COMPLEX REVOLUTION BEGINS:
I blame Iggy Azalea. I also blame jlo for traumatizing me with her beautiful body at 45. Then again I blame every girl on instagram with a huge behind, even the h*** from Taz Angels, but most of all I BLAME IGGY =)

THE RETURN:
I came back to REALSELF after several years of MIA only to discover Yily dolls, Duran Dolls, and team every Dr. After observing work from all these Doctors I no longer believe in natural bodies, everyone as far as I'm concerned has had surgery even IGGY. Even Beyoncé. EVERYONE. I no longer believe in a big ass that is real even if it's real. BLESSED ARE THY HANDS!

CONSULTATION 1 (BBL):
I decided that I was going to request time off of work prior to my vacation and have a visit with Yily in the Dominican Republic. This way I would have a greater amount of recovery time. I also stopped working out with fear of losing my ASS FAT that in the meantime currently rests on my stomach. I knew that if I thought about this too long I would not follow through and thus would become just another DREAM DEFERRED as did the BA. I blocked out all negative thoughts about surgery abroad and the voices inside that said "DON'T DO IT." After I was quoted at $3,600 nothing else mattered. I headed to my PCP and requested an EKG and Radiography. My PCP said "DON'T DO IT" she basically slapped the dumb out of me with every possible health risk and advised me that if I wanted to undergo plastic surgery that I at least do it in the States; so that if anything went wrong I was at least home and able to receive adequate medical care. I knew then that this was a no go. My PCP is absolutely right. BUT I STILL GAVE HER BEEF =). I told her that the procedure I wanted was double what it would cost me in the DR. I also told her about the fabulous results and reviews of REALSELF. I think it finally hit me when she asked "WOULD YOUR LIFE BE WORTH IT?" and at that instant "I REALIZED I HAD A SECOND MOTHER." I ran out to my car and called the PS whose results had impressed me the most. I didn't call him before, but I had emailed him a few days back and had received an email confirmation notifying me that his office would be contacting me shortly. They didn't, so I called THE TOP SURGEON and was scheduled for a consultation on 10/10.

CONSULTATION 2:
Well mind you when my PCP said: STAY IN THE STATES AND MAKE SURE THAT THE PS YOU ELECT IS BOARD CERTIFIED by the American Board of Plastic Surgery, I went over my head and chose Chicago's Top Surgeon. So CONSULTATION 2 on 10/14 NEVER HAPPENED. I called and cancelled. Not that the PS wasn't qualified, I just didn't say WOW after looking at his pictures =)

CONSULTATION 3:
So I visited the TOP SURGEON on 10/10, Dr. David Shifrin to be exact. BOYYYYYY WAS I NERVOUS. I think star struck might be the answer. I didn't have any questions, expectations, nor did I have wish pics. I was so excited about this upcoming consultation that I didn't sleep much. I WAS ON MUTE LOL. It became my first real consultation and after having read so many questions/answers on here, I didn't have any! OF COURSE ALL THE QUESTIONS ARE COMING TO ME NOW. My first impression walking in was just like his work of art! The downtown office is located right across the lake on Lakeshore Drive. His office is BEAUTIFUL! and the staff is LOVELY! I filled out initial paperwork before I was taken inside. A female staff is present throughout the entire consultation. We spoke briefly about what I wanted to have done (Since I was star struck lol) and then the Dr. Shifrin, stepped out while I UNDRESSED into a Robe. I didn't say much in terms of what I expected him to do for me for several reasons which I'll list briefly. There was one thing, however, that has bothered me for quite sometime, and that's my PUBIC MOUND. I cannot wear a bathing suit or yoga pants because I look like I'm carrying a package! So he explained that when he performs lipo to the abs the pubic mound/mons pubis is also included THANK YOU JESUS! That mound is something else =/ So I received 2 different quotes one for a BBL with medial thigh lift and one for a BBL without the medial thigh lift. I chose the latter. My BBL will consist of Lipo to the abdomen, flanks, lower back, and arms with Brazilian buttocks augmentation, LADIES! this also includes fat transfer to the hips!!! Once the consultation with Dr. Shifrin was over, his assistant Adrienne walked me through the above quotes and the financial aspect. Being a CARECREDIT cardholder and being that they work with carecredit meant I could receive a special financing promotion of NO INTEREST IF PAID IN FULL within a 6,12, or 18mth promotional period!!!! SOLD. Now to book the date, sign consent forms, check blood pressure, and take before pics. DONE. I want to add that initially the next available date was at the end of November. I expressed concern to Adrienne in regard to my surgery date and that ideally I would have wanted it scheduled for the end of October-early November since that would allow me more time to recover before returning to work. The next date she found was a date 4 days prior to my travel and of course when she asked Dr. Shifrin that was a NO GO. I am happy to say that after little to no deliberation Dr. Shifrin scheduled me to undergo my surgery only 10 days after the date of my consultation! ALL SMILES HERE!!!!

EVERY BODY REACTS DIFFERENTLY. Therefore, I shall not expect too much or lose myself trying to be someone different. I've read too many disappointing posts from unsatisfied women that I simply refuse to let expectations ruin me. ALL IS WELL IF THINGS GO MY WAY AND ALL IS WELL IF THINGS DON'T GO MY WAY.
LET'S BE REAL.
IF A SQUARE CAN TURN INTO A CIRCLE THEN I HAVE SEEN ENOUGH.
IF THAT IS YOUR WORK AND THOSE ARE YOUR HANDS THEN HERE IS MY ASS.
SETTING REALISTIC GOALS.
Just some Brief reasons why I don't expect too much...
BUT ON THE OTHER HAND! Boy would I love to slap my ps with a wish pic or 2 haha. I still may! just to see the possibilities. I can already picture it PANCAKE BOOTY goes viral #Shifrin ;)

I can't sleep because I'm looking at butts. I also typed up some questions for my PS. I'm going to email Dr. Shifrin and attach these collages I made!- I hope I don't scare him lol. I just want him to know I love the pear shape, however, I will be content with just some roundness and a flat pubic mound! CHECK OUT MY WISH PICS! And check out IGGY! #justwishing