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My goodness, I have been obsessed with researching...

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My goodness, I have been obsessed with researching different surgeons and going to consultations to find the right one, I've been to 5!
I finally decided on the Dr, now I have to decide on the style and cc amount of the implant! I have the BA scheduled for August 7, 2014. Just under a month to go! I have had such a hard time deciding on which implant to choose!

Every consultation I went to offered a different size implant!

I have it narrowed down to 2 different sizes in 2 different styles.
325cc mod+
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400cc HP

I am currently a 34AA (so small I know!)

I want to be a mid-full C cup

I'll add a few wish pics and some computerized outcomes my PS came up with!

This has been such an emotional roller coaster! I am glad the site is here with all of your reviews!

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Clark Schierle, MD, PhD, FACS

Clark Schierle, MD, PhD, FACS

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July 10, 2014
How exciting and Im sure a relief Im double a too, although i refuse to accept it, I wear just a w lots of padding lol. I have just started the consultation process. It a little overwhelmimg trying to find the right doc. My first one was awful :-( Good luck
July 10, 2014
And what helped ypu decide on ypir dr?
July 11, 2014
It was tough for me too! I always buy 34B (even though it isn't my size) and squeeze the bra to make sure the padding has the right amount of stiffness! (now thats embarrassing to admit)! My first consultation was horrible, I didn't even speak to the surgeon, his medical assistant was sizing me and giving me the different options. She was sweet and all but I went to his office to see him. That was a HUGE red flag for me. After that I went to see 3 more Drs. The last one I felt a better chemistry with but he suggested UHP for my size and I really am afraid of getting a very round looking BA. I ended up putting off looking for the right Dr. for a year. I kept reading reviews on realself in hopes to find another Dr. that had great reviews. I did! I called his office to make a consultation appt. He has remarkable credentials. He was great very genuine, understanding and was not pushy at all!
July 11, 2014
Thanks, I will just keep looking and checking reviews. and........ I squeeze my bras too lol :-)
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July 11, 2014
I highly recommend 400 HP. Check out my 350s. They are rather small in clothing yet perfect for me and my size. The difference between 325 and 400 is small, and you do not want boob greed, so no worries about choosing 400, unless you are a lot shorter and smaller than me. Congrats on finding a doc!! That's the hardest part!!
July 11, 2014
Hi Mamamel1974! Thanks so much for your advice. I took a look at your profile, I'm so glad everything turned out fine! SO sorry you went through that. The size you chose is similar to what I'm going for. Look a bit bigger naked and when dressed can be covered up/modest looking. I am afraid of boob envy! Im just on the fence about choosing the size! I've read so many reviews on here with similar stats and the results vary so much! It truly is a procedure that is unique to the individual. I even tried out the rice test, the Dr. recommended it! He said it will help just to get an idea of the weight that comes with the BA. It's still a toss up between the 2 sizes. I hear you lose some of the cc when its placed behind the muscle. Choosing the right cc amount is getting to be such a pain in the butt! I'm just going to email the dr. the wish pics and I'll trust his judgement on which size to go with.
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July 11, 2014
Yes, you lose volume. I added 125 CC's going from overs to unders and the difference is small, except these feel wider (side boob!!) so do not stress and pick 400. You will not regret it and the difference between the two is very small. My 350s look like my 225s in a push-up bra, without a bra, which is the look I wanted. Go for it, girl!! No regrets.
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July 11, 2014
I've seen enough wish pics this last year and your wish pics are 400s :)
July 11, 2014
I tried the rice test, is this test a decent representation of cc? Thoughts?
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July 11, 2014
The amount of CC's in rice is on top your boob, so for over the muscle yes. For unders, you have to add more to get more and then it still won't show you projection with whatever profile you choose. It's only a volume measurement. Everyone's anatomy and band width is so different. There's no way to be accurate. Just pick your biggest reasonable size so you don't regret going thru all this trouble and having small boobs and nothing to show for the expense. No matter what, though, barring complications, they will look sooo much better than your befores, so keep going back to those pics if you ever have regrets about going too small. My 350s are a handful. I wouldn't want much bigger, but 400 is not much bigger at all, so if you are taller, it'll look great!!
July 12, 2014
Thank you! That really helps. About the only thing im sure of is im going under because I have very little breast tissue, i didnt consider how would affect the test
July 12, 2014
Im just really worried about being bigger than i want. Thanks again,mamamel very helpful :-)
July 31, 2014
Thanks for your advice! I have finally decided on the 400cc HP!
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6 days pre

Time is ticking!

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After doing the rice test, walking around the house to feel how heavy the implants will be I have finally decided on the size! I'm going with 400cc HP.

(I even wore the rice sizers around my boyfriend! He went shopping with me to by the nylons and helped measure out the rice. So sweet!)

The PS said both would look great and most importantly both "fit" me based on all the measurements.

Now only 7 days to go! Can't wait!!

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July 31, 2014
Glad you chose 400! If you're going under the muscle, you end up losing 25-50cc's. Good luck on your upcoming BA!
August 1, 2014
Thanks!
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July 31, 2014
How exciting ! I would go with the 400cc if your on the fence rather have too much than not enough lol but from looking at pics I think it would look great on you! Good luck with everything :)
July 31, 2014
Thanks so much! I really can't wait. I was hesitant at first! 400cc just sounds like so much! After talking to the PS and looking up other women with similar stats and preop size, I feel really confident with my decision!
August 3, 2014
Very exciting! Yes, picking the size is the hardest thing. I was still waffling the morning of my surgery. But so far, really happy with my choice of the HPs. I think they'll settle down nicely :) My surgeon said a 350 mod plus would put me at a full C - pre-op was a 32C/34B. Think you'd be happy with the 400s! Best of luck!
August 3, 2014
Thank you! I was really on the fence on whether to do mod plus or hp! Can't wait for the 7th!
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August 3, 2014
Good luck with everything! Your big day will be here so soon! I have 400cc's HP and am very happy with the size :)
August 3, 2014
Thanks so much your results look amazing! I can't wait!
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August 5, 2014
Praying so that everything can go well on your day. Can't wait to see the new you.
August 5, 2014
Thank you very much! So sweet of you!
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1 day pre

Tomorrow is the big day!

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Just a quick update. Tomorrow is the BA! I'm so anxious! I can't have anything to eat or drink after midnight and the surgery is scheduled for 12:30. Glad that i won't have to go hungry for too long! I want to thank everyone here for being so sweet and supportive!

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August 7, 2014
Good luck with everything tomorrow!! Hope you aren't too hungry by 12:30.. I would have been miserable by then! Give us a lil update when you're feeling up to it :)
August 7, 2014
Thanks so much!
August 7, 2014
I'll try to do an update when I wake up!
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August 7, 2014
Wow! Today is the day, good luck to you, everything will be great and go quickly. Good choice on size and doc ;-)
August 7, 2014
Thanks! I'm so glad you made you're review it really helped when deciding on the amount of cc's!
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August 7, 2014
I hope everything went well today. Can't wait to hear all about it!
August 8, 2014
Thanks! I'll write an update soon