What is the earliest level you would attempt to go the the New Vegas Medical Clinic?

I would like to get my implants as early as possible. I know you have to have 2k caps to show prior to getting in the strip. Are there any other requirements/pitfalls (other than the cost of implants)?

Thank you..

Your endurance level determines the amount of implants you may get, the only way to increase this is the 'Intense Training' perk. Sell a conveniently placed globe for a quick upgrade if your short.

Reno

The NV Medical Clinic isn't in the Strip, it's outside the Freeside East Entrance.

He refers in his post to "pitfalls", hence going to the clinic and spending 2000 caps means he has no way of getting in The Strip. I would show the gatekeeper your 2000, get the globe and sell it to Jane then go over to the clinic, knock two birds with one stone.

Reno

I am mostly concerned with the viability of reaching that area at an early level. Can I reach the area if I stick to roads? What level would anyone suggest?


Thanks for the responses....

The road between Novac and there is used by caravans and is pretty safe, just stay on the road and head north from Novac. If you're feeling vulnerable just find a caravan with a mercenary guard heading north and tag along with them.

ACK!
Thanks for the reminder!
There's so much going on, I forgot...
Broke before - but now I have more caps than Caesar, heheh
L8R

It really depends how early, if your talking straight out of Docs house you must stay on the cliffs by Sloan and north of Sloan for as far as you can go. It is do-able, once out of that highway make a bee-line for the entrance to Freeside but do not go into it, head all the way around it because the clinic is North-North-East of the outer perimeter of The Strip. You can search for a map of NV and cross-reference the location and your in-game location.

If you've already accessed The Strip just follow the second part.

I found it viable to reach The Strip by Level 1, but you will need to get a Passport - from the King preferably - to get into The Strip to get the Globe to sell to Jane for 2000caps for at least 1 implant.

Reno

surely I have 60k caps sitting around that weighs 0 altogether, maybe a 12k implant won't hurt me too much...

I only went to the New Vegas Clinic after my brother mentioned it to me. I think I was about level 15 or so then, and had like, a stupid amount of caps. I love that place. I think my character is a bit of a body-mod junkie

Thanks for all of the replies....

Second Question:

Are there any requirements to utilizing the casino's for blackjack/high luck?