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I have a pre-op appointment and the procedure...
$9,000
I have a pre-op appointment and the procedure scheduled for the next couple weeks. I'm hoping that actually liking what I see in the mirror will help to improve my self confidence overall. The doctor has excellent reviews but I'm super nervous because the dr is on the pricey side and I've never had surgery. Wish me luck
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UPDATED FROM m_86
10 days pre
Pre-op Appointment
I had my pre-op appt on 4/1 (BBL scheduled for 4/18). Everything was about an hour behind, waiting room had an odd number of small children for a Friday at 11am...and a plastic surgeon's office Lol. My biggest issue is that I had ZERO reception and they don't offer free WiFi, also, I think one of the receptionists pick and chose who she'd inform about the delay, amenities in the building and who she would tell about parking validation-I wasn't one lbvs
They took before photos, collected the payment ($9000 total), gave me prescriptions to have the lab work done (Blood Counts, CMP, CBC, PTT & INR), one for iron (I had already began taking them) along with the scripts for after the procedure: pain meds, stool softener and Duricef antibiotics.
I didn't meet with Dr. Shifrin, instead I met with his "co-surgeon" whose name I can't recall but he was nice, funny and I relaxed a little bit. He didn't even rush me out when I pulled out my list of questions!
My advice: prepare all of your questions ahead of time, print out photos that show what you're looking for, contact your bank ahead of time to inform them that you will be making a large purchase (if you're using a checking/debit card), prepare to spend more time than planned if your consult is on a Friday, bring a book, headphones or something that doesn't require internet, water (the waiting room was warm) and put baby oil and or lotion on to be ready for your before pics :)
They took before photos, collected the payment ($9000 total), gave me prescriptions to have the lab work done (Blood Counts, CMP, CBC, PTT & INR), one for iron (I had already began taking them) along with the scripts for after the procedure: pain meds, stool softener and Duricef antibiotics.
I didn't meet with Dr. Shifrin, instead I met with his "co-surgeon" whose name I can't recall but he was nice, funny and I relaxed a little bit. He didn't even rush me out when I pulled out my list of questions!
My advice: prepare all of your questions ahead of time, print out photos that show what you're looking for, contact your bank ahead of time to inform them that you will be making a large purchase (if you're using a checking/debit card), prepare to spend more time than planned if your consult is on a Friday, bring a book, headphones or something that doesn't require internet, water (the waiting room was warm) and put baby oil and or lotion on to be ready for your before pics :)
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April 7, 2016
Your review is spot on!!! That's exactly how my consultation went lol
April 8, 2016
Super excited for you! I'll be following your story. I just started doing my research and am thinking about scheduling a consult, but keep chickening out lol
Over all how is the staff there? Do they do your blood work there or do you have to go to an outside facility?
Over all how is the staff there? Do they do your blood work there or do you have to go to an outside facility?
April 8, 2016
Thank you! I really like Donna and Adrian. There's a secretary named Blanca who was sweet and helpful. Dr. Shifrin was straight to the point when I saw him for my initial consult, which I preferred because I was nervous anyway. They all respond to emails pretty quickly considering how busy they are.
The labs were another issue I forgot to expand on. They gave me a prescription and I brought it to my own primary doctor. I would have loved if they were able to draw these labs or if they had a lab in the same office building they send you to like I'm used to here in my city. I would recommend having an appointment set ahead of time to get the lab work done the same day or as close as possible to that pre-op appointment. Try to keep your immune system and stress in check and consider taking 325mg ferrous sulfate (iron) three times a day a few weeks before the blood draw. I don't know the procedure if the tests were to show any issues but I assume it would delay the process so prep yourself. Good luck to you as well:)
The labs were another issue I forgot to expand on. They gave me a prescription and I brought it to my own primary doctor. I would have loved if they were able to draw these labs or if they had a lab in the same office building they send you to like I'm used to here in my city. I would recommend having an appointment set ahead of time to get the lab work done the same day or as close as possible to that pre-op appointment. Try to keep your immune system and stress in check and consider taking 325mg ferrous sulfate (iron) three times a day a few weeks before the blood draw. I don't know the procedure if the tests were to show any issues but I assume it would delay the process so prep yourself. Good luck to you as well:)
April 8, 2016
Btw, I requested the before photos from this appointment so that I can include them soon.
April 10, 2016
Just wondering what made you decide to choose Dr. Shifting as opposed to maybe a Miami doc? I'm from Chicago burbs and had considered him but decided against it.
April 11, 2016
The main reason is that I live in Wisconsin so he's closer and I didn't want to be recovering so far from home, I don't have a lot of family so I just feel safer in closer proximity to them. Also, I've done a lot of research on board certified doctors, the surgery center, his client testimonials, reviews, etc. I am PRAYING that choosing quality of care before a more budget friendly provider is worth it in the end. The LAST thing I want to do is have to go through a revision procedure or suffer serious complications.
April 11, 2016
Can you tell me why you decided against him? Did you have a consult? I'm trying to hear as much from anyone who's dealt with him as possible.
UPDATED FROM m_86
9 days pre
Prepping
Since I'm very anxious about my first ever surgical procedure, I have been trying to get everything in order ahead of time.
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April 9, 2016
I will be seeing this Dr. too in a few months. I'll be following you! Good Luck!! Can't wait to see pics before / after!
April 13, 2016
The office didn't actually recommend anything aside from a pillow. Everything I got from researching on my own.
April 13, 2016
So you guys get to go through it together? I would love to have someone to co-commiserate with through the healing process lol
April 13, 2016
I did include a post with what I have purchased based on a couple sites that I found, there is a website where you can buy full surgery kits, already assembled called "chiseledlux" but I was able to save a little by purchasing items piece by piece either on eBay or at the dollar tree. Here's the list:
Handheld shower head set (my shower only had the traditional head)
Inflatable donut pillow (but I’m planning to get an actual BBL pillow for work)
Lumbar back pillow
Abdominal Board (goes inside the faja/compression garment to keep your stomach flatter)
Compression Stockings (prevents pulmonary embolisms)
Bath Wipes & Coloplast (a no rinse body cleanser)
Lipo Foam Sheets
Silicone Scar Sheets
Chux Pads
Gauze & Medical Tape
Arnica Gel
Bio Oil
Female Urinal
Body Measuring Tape
As far as the supplements, I mainly got them based on this site on the Power Healing Process but once again, I wasn't told to take anything aside from my standing prescriptions and what Dr. Shifrin prescribed (iron, antibiotics, pain meds and stool softener): http://www.drsinatra.com/maximizing-the-surgery-recovery-process/
Handheld shower head set (my shower only had the traditional head)
Inflatable donut pillow (but I’m planning to get an actual BBL pillow for work)
Lumbar back pillow
Abdominal Board (goes inside the faja/compression garment to keep your stomach flatter)
Compression Stockings (prevents pulmonary embolisms)
Bath Wipes & Coloplast (a no rinse body cleanser)
Lipo Foam Sheets
Silicone Scar Sheets
Chux Pads
Gauze & Medical Tape
Arnica Gel
Bio Oil
Female Urinal
Body Measuring Tape
As far as the supplements, I mainly got them based on this site on the Power Healing Process but once again, I wasn't told to take anything aside from my standing prescriptions and what Dr. Shifrin prescribed (iron, antibiotics, pain meds and stool softener): http://www.drsinatra.com/maximizing-the-surgery-recovery-process/
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We'd love to see your before pics! Keep us posted on how your pre-op goes.
Sounds good :)
During the initial consult, you have to bring your deposit and you will briefly see Dr. Shifrin and he will check your body and give his opinion (he described me as a "high box shape" lmao and also suggested that I lose 10-15 pounds prior to the surgery). Then his assistant will go over the cost breakdown as as well as financing options.