Again, i guess i just assumed the wire could be run before the breaker, and its own breaker put on, and then run back out to the outlet. no?[/quote]

Any respectable electrician would not do this. This would not be to code. Tell me what type of existing panel you have now IE. GE, Siemens, Federal Pacific, Westinghouse, ect. Then look at the Amperage rating of the main breaker. Then tell me if the breakers are thick or thin, thick breakers will look to be about 1/2" thick, thin breaker will look to be about 1/4" thick. How old is the house or the service. You may also have a combination of thick and thin breakers. I don't do side work but may be able to refer you to a person in the Springs that does. I have over 25 years and a masters in the field.