Finally Scheduled for March 28th! - Arlington Heights, IL

A SYNOPSIS OF THE ABOVE: I know my prev updates were really long so I will try to be more brief. Just in case someone is starting from this post. The above is simply me showing my anxiety, confusion, excitement while choosing whether or not to have surgery and finding a PS....Long story short is I did decided to and I am having surgery on March 28th! :) I'm glad I took the time to think about it and am very confident in my decision. I am going with Dr. Otto Placik in Arlington Heights.

So far I am set to get Ultra High Profile, Silicone, Unders..now ready for the CC's...590cc's! I'm going back for a sizing because its been months since my original consult and frankly i'm shocked I picked such a big size. I remember I did fall in love with the UHP's and I know they give you more projection with the cc's so that's why i'm able to get such big implants, but I want to be sure. While I wouldn't mind huge jugs, I don't think I can pull off the JWow look at the girl scout meeting next month!

This is where I need help from you ladies.
Time off of work- I work at a desk so I plan on being off Thurs (surgery day) and return the following Tues. Is that enough time?

Pre op and Post op:
What do I need, what are some secrets. I haven't gotten my paperwork yet and wont get it until 3/11 when I go in for sizing. That makes me nervous because what if I am eating or taking something bad! I read a post that says you should plan on spending $500 after surgery...for what? other than prescriptions, sports bras and scar cream, im at a loss. Thx ladies!

Well today was my consult with Placik. It/he was wonderful! The office was really nice and staff very friendly. I was about 10 min late trying to find it and they were technically closed. The girl that made the apt made a mistake and booked me for after hours but I never felt rushed or heard anyone complain. I had to watch a video and do a little quiz which was informative. I liked that I had something relative to do with my time. Then the RN called me back. She was really nice and looked really good. Meaning of course she had work done but it looked really natural and very pretty. She talked about how the consult would go, advised they would point out my flaws but only to take note and correct them. She gave me boobie books, yaaa more boobs! I got undressed and within minutes the Dr. came in with the RN. Can I say how elated I was to see him in a doctor coat! He had nice clothes underneath, no gold chains, no snake skin so that was a plus. He started right away taking measurements and talking to the RN in medical jargon. This took about 5 min and they said I don't have to have a lift but was close. He advised my asymmetries and how to fix them. Then the fun part came, trying sizers. They have the new ultra high profile implants, WOW. That's real bang for your cc's. For my narrow frame I could fit 590 cc's or more easy. The width of my breast was 13 if this is helpful. Not that I felt rushed but I know I would want to come back and do sizers later so I tried a few and really Liked 480 cc's ultra high. Then we discussed cost. And there in lies the RUB. It came to almost 8k for silicone no lift...aww come on people. That's $1500 above national average and I'm in Illinois not Beverly hills. I think I gave to much away and didn't have my poker face on. I know a girl on here that just got hers done with him and a lift for less than that. I'm not giving up yet. Has anyone ever negotiated a BA? It needs to be about $1k less for this to make sense...ughhh it's always something.

Just a brief update, I have a consult with Dr. Otto Placik scheduled for 10/2. After posting a question to the doctors I realize that the majority prefer submuscilar so I am going to keep looking for a surgeon. I feel as though even though I told my self not to include cost as a factor, after hearing only $4,900 it was hard not to be motivated by it! I Definatly feel uncomfortable going back to Dr. Ross and saying ok ill do it but I want submuscilar. Maybe he didn't suggest it cause he is not good at it. I doubt if that is the case, but that's the problem right now DOUBT. Ugghh. I can feel my chance slipping away I can only do this during the week of Thanksgiving and my consult is in Oct. to top it off we may be getting our basement done ($10,000) as a mom will I really add $7,000 to that for myself? I appreciate the advice ladies. I want to do this right the first time so I'm gonna keep looking. I hope the window doesn't close in my face ;(