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I’ve been thinking a lot lately about how much leverage young talent has these days. It used to be that you just signed whatever the team put in front of you because you were lucky to even get a shot, but the landscape feels so different now. Seeing these massive numbers floating around, it makes me wonder if the old "loyalty" model in professional sports is basically dead.

It’s not even about being greedy, in my opinion. It’s about knowing your exact market value before you're locked in for years. If you have the chance to test the waters or hold out for a better deal later, why wouldn't you? I remember watching older legends commit their entire careers to one city for pennies compared to what players make now, and part of me feels like they missed out on the freedom that the new generation is fighting for.

Do you think this shift toward players prioritizing their own long-term value over immediate stability is actually good for the spirit of the game, or is it just making everything too transactional?

Ashley Bishop43 said:Honestly, I really can’t bring myself to agree with this post at all.

First off, the consultation was nothing short of brilliant. I was in there for at least half an hour; he walked me through everything, we settled on the nose shape, he showed me a ton of reference photos, and we just chatted and joked around—I actually had some work to get to, so it didn't drag on. And look, paying for a consultation and an exam is standard practice everywhere, whether you're seeing a private ophthalmologist or a gynecologist. I don't see anything controversial about that whatsoever.

And as for the claim that he doesn't respect client wishes🙂—that is just pure nonsense. The man is a total professional and executes exactly what you ask him to do (I actually sat and talked with ten different women who had their noses done there, and every single one of them was happy)
Of course, there will always be some dissatisfied people out there, mostly because some folks simply demand too much or have unrealistic expectations.

The fact that his schedule is fuller than everyone else's is simply because he’s actually good at what he does.🙂 If he weren't, people wouldn't be lining up to see him. That much is certain. I recommend him to everyone; if I had known things would turn out like this years ago, I would have gone under the knife much sooner.

Best, and thanks so much for all the info everyone has shared over the last few days. I’m still wondering which day the packing gets removed, when everything finally comes off, and if you can head straight back to work right after that? On the day you finally get home, how functional are you actually able to be? I mean, realistically, how long does it take to fully recover from it all?

Ashley Bishop43 said:I rolled in around 8:00 AM, which immediately led to one of those endless chats with the anesthesiologist while they poked through my lab results. Once that was out of the way, I headed back to my room to change into one of those ridiculous hospital gowns—you know the ones, where you feel like you're wearing a glorified paper napkin. Then Glumcic came by to snap some photos and we had this whole final negotiation regarding exactly what kind of nasal prep I wanted or didn't want. After all that deliberation, we finally made our way into the OR, where they hooked me up to an IV. I laid down, and the anesthesiologist gave me that classic line about drifting off into sleep and counting backward from ten. Honestly, I think I barely even hit seven before everything just went black. 🙂

I woke up feeling like I was stumbling through a fog—everything was pretty blurry for a bit—so I ended up drifting right back into a two-hour nap. Once I finally felt like a functioning human again, I spent some time catching up with everyone to chat about how the surgery went, and then I headed home around 3:00 PM.

Megan Sanchez27, honestly, I don't even know what he was trying to pull there, mostly because I just couldn't bring myself to care enough to find out. 😬 I had this pretty significant bump on my nose that they finally went in and smoothed out, trimmed up the bridge a bit, and narrowed the nostrils just enough—and honestly, that was really all it took.

I honestly can't say I felt any actual pain following the surgery—it really wasn't there—but that pressure from the tampon is definitely unpleasant. It’s just one of those uncomfortable sensations rather than sharp pain, and honestly, three days of dealing with it is something you can push through.

All I can really say is that I popped the mold off yesterday, and honestly? I’m absolutely thrilled with how it turned out—especially if it actually holds up this way. 🙂

I totally forgot to ask about the logistics of the payment—does everything go through via direct deposit to their account before the surgery, or is it handled after the fact? Also, does that initial quote cover things like the tampon removal, getting the mold taken off, and those follow-up post-op appointments, or are those extra fees I should be bracing for? Thanks!

Ashley Bishop43 said:I rolled in around 8:00 AM, which naturally meant I was stuck in one of those endless little chats with the anesthesiologist while they poked through my lab results. Once that was out of the way, I retreated to my room to squeeze myself into one of those ridiculous hospital gowns they make you wear—you know, the ones that offer zero dignity. Then Glumcic came by to snap some photos and we had this whole final negotiation about what kind of nasal prep I wanted or didn't want. After all that back-and-forth, we headed into the OR, where they hooked me up to an IV. I laid down, the anesthesiologist gave me the whole "you’re going to drift off now, just count backward from ten" speech, and honestly, I think I barely made it past seven before everything went black. 🙂

I woke up feeling like my vision was completely shot, just totally blurry, so I ended up drifting right back into a two-hour nap almost immediately. Once I finally came to, I spent some time catching up with everyone and chatting about how the surgery went—everything seems fine—and then, about an hour later, I headed home. That was around 3:00 PM.

Megan Sanchez27, honestly, I don't even know what he was trying to pull there, mostly because I just didn't have the energy to find out. 😬 I had this pretty significant bump on my nose that they ended up smoothing out, trimmed down the bridge a bit, and refined the tip, and honestly, that was pretty much it.

I honestly can't say that I felt any actual pain after the surgery—it really wasn't there—but that constant pressure from the tampon is definitely uncomfortable, if not a little awkward. Still, it's nothing you can't handle for three days.

All I can really say is that I pulled the mold out yesterday, and honestly, if it stays looking this good, I am beyond thrilled. 🙂

Thanks a ton for the heads-up, I’m really glad to hear everything turned out okay. Now that you've finally pulled the mold off, have you noticed any leaking or seepage issues at all?

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Ashley Bishop43 says: I actually had my nose surgery just a few days ago, Glumcic. Honestly, it wasn't nearly as bad as I thought it would be—zero pain on my end. The absolute worst part is really just that heavy pressure in your nose and having to breathe through your mouth, but even that's manageable if you just deal with it. And getting the packing removed? Totally fine; it lasts a couple of seconds and then you're done. To be honest, I was bracing myself for something way more intense and grueling. Today is the day I finally get the cast off, so I am beyond excited and can't wait to see what my new nose looks like 🙂

Hey there, if you don't mind, I was wondering if you could walk me through the actual timeline of things on the day of the surgery?