Ready, Set, Go! - New York, NY

Hi, I'm a 47 y.o w/ 2 kids (19, 22). I too have been lurking around this site, making comments, and just wishing goodwill to all who have ventured where i'm about to go.

I first just wanted a BA. but noe i'm getting a mommy maakeover just in 2 procedures. I'm 5'7" and 191 as of today but my goal weight is 180. Had my consult today with NYEE one of the teaching hospitals in the NYC area. I met with Dr. X as others call him. Very personable, straight forward and told me all that I did not want to hear. I did pass the BMI test but only barley mine is 29.4. He will not operate on you unless u r below a 30. Next he said i needed a lift. Dont really want one but what is a women to do. I was told in the past that I was boderline but i guess not. I also asked about a tummy tuck he said I could do either a tt or just lipo but neither will get me absolutley flat. I would have to do more work. He does not do alot of lipo w. the tt. I did read that before on someones page. So I have some thinking to do. I have astthma and panic attacks. My real concern is how will I feel right after surgery will I wake up feeling like I cant breathe. Then go into an attack becas of that tight chest feeling that many women described. I explained my concerns and he told me that he only prescribes certain meds and I would not be allowed to have a pain pump or additional pain meds. I did not like that.But other than that I felt good about him satisfying my overall expectation. My cost for the BA is $ 3,800 for surgery,op rm, anthes all post ops and meds. $1,500 for silicone for a grand total of $ 5,300 not bad but no over night stay.That woulld be additional and I forgot to ask how much.

Going to Dr. Sorokin on 1/21 to find out about the Rapid Recovery BA. Wondering how much more is that going to cost seeing that his admin Ashley told me that I could have surrgery on Thursday and be back to work that following monday. I'm scared and excited at the same time. Investing this much money into myself makes me nervous but im pressing onward. Im keeping this to myself no family or friends in on this. Everyone is just so negative and I don't want to hear it. Please keep me in your prayers and I will keep all of you in mine. Chow for now!!

So today I went for my consult at Delaware Valley Plastic Surgery. I am looking for the Rapid Recovery Breast Augumentation.
My consult was with Dr. Sorokin and I must say. I smiled and laughed the whole time. He was very informative. Answered all my questions and put me at ease. I told him about my other 3 consults - 2 told me I needed a lift another said I was boderline.
He looked me over and NOOO, I don't need a lift. I will get my perky breast without the scar. :) (still smiling)
So now to breast size I went in thinking I would get maybe 375cc or at most 425cc. I want to go from a B to a D.
He told me the cc would not get me into a D. The implantts would be too small and I would feel like I should have went bigger.
In my head I'm still not convinced. He measured my breasts and rib cage. Very Happy again all the numbers lined up. I tried on the sizers first 450cc - put on my shirt, held my stomach in and looked at my profile in the full length mirror. NNNNIIIICCCCEEE!!!
Then he says, he thinks I would look really good with the 500cc. I'm like no way. But I'm a risk taker so I go for it. Damm if the 500cc dosen't look even better. So i'm sold. Now the only question is how much. Can I afford this surgeon?
All this knowledge and expertise in my price range. I started praying. Off to the next room to meet with the financial consultant.
She says she is going to print out 2 quotes 1 saline and 1 silicone.... Hey do I want the Caddy or the Rolls Royce for Breast Implants. I know I want the Rolls.... GRAND TOTAL is....... $ 6,968.00........ YYYYYYYYYEEEEEAAAAAA!!!! (Thanks God)
I could have danced a jig. For some I know its a lot but I have saved for this. I would have taken a cheaper surgeon but I needed to feel like I was getting everything I wanted.....Rapid Recovery, Name Brand Implants, Keller Funnel and Board Certified Plastic Surgeon n Anesthesiologist. I cannot be happier. I've scheduled it on a wed will be back at my desk on monday. I will keep everyone posted. SUPER, SUPER, SUPER excited and a little nervous. Please pray for me while I pray for all of you. Could not have done it without all of your stories inspiring, delighting, and down right focused women. I love us.
Chow for Now!!!

Well, I'm 14 days Pre-op BA. Started my VitaMedica today 3 in the morning and 3 at night.. Also, received my packet from the doctors office. I was a little embarrassed it came in the mail. My neighbors were able to read the return address. But can't turn back now. It all feels so real. It's almost like it really not happening to me. But I'm all paid so here we go. I have 4 scripts
1.)600mg Motrin 2)Hibiclens Soap 3)Labs scrip 4)Percocet 325mg 5)Keflex.....Ladies if I'm missing something let me know
Nice letter from DR, memo stating what each script should be used for, all foods and meds I should stay away from and a lot of material to read... So I got to go. I do plan on buying more pillows (4) for my bed. I do have bromelain and arnica. Am I missing something else? Still between 550cc and 600cc. what type of shirts should I bring to my final pre-op meeting. NEED HELP
Chow for Now!!!