OK, did a really stupid thing..I've been reading the thread, waiting as long as possible to apply as I have 2 other new Chase cards in the last 3 months. But my BA card posted it's annual fee, so I was hoping to allow them to close that in order to open the United card. Had the 60,000 mile offer - clicked in and entered my info to let them pre-fill the fields. It didn't work - so I closed it and clicked the offer again. Apparently at this point, it was no longer the 60,000 mile offer, because after I finalized my application and I was closing out my windows - I saw the 40,000 mile offer window.
I was in a hurry - and now I am paying for it. I tried to call and they said they couldn't tell what offer it was until I was approved. Any advice?

Update - called both the application status line and the reconsideration..both said they couldn't see what offer I applied for until it was approved. They recommended I wait 2 weeks! I'll call again tomorrow.