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So, I'm 35, African-American, mother of two, 5'1,...

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littlebity
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So, I'm 35, African-American, mother of two, 5'1, between 120 - 125 lbs and currently I'm barely an A. Honestly I don't know what my bra size is because even A cups (all different brands) aren't filled out by me!

Before I had my kids I was a B cup, but after breast feeding the last one, everything went away but skin and nipples lol!

I have a consultation tomorrow with Dr. Hueneke here in Nashville and I am SUPER excited and nervous. The reviews if his work on here have been encouraging as well as his responses. He is also one of the PS recommended on the Mentor implant website. So I have high expectations!

I want to be a full C cup, but I know implants go by cc's and not cup size. I would definitely rather go with a larger cc and be a little bigger than initially planned, than go smaller and feel the same way I feel now when I look down!

I'll keep you updated!

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Michael Hueneke, MD (retired)

Michael Hueneke, MD (retired)

Board Certified Plastic Surgeon

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July 1, 2013
            i agree with you! you def. want to go with a higher amount off cc than planned! you dont want to regret going too small! been there and done that! speaking from experienced! i had a redo almost 4 months ago! i went to the max this time! make sure you choose your profile wisely as well! just a hint high profile is bigger toward the front with less side boob! modplus will be smaller towards the front and bigger on the sides! and mods are smaller all around! i have high profile and i love them! make sure you bring goal pics to your consultation! good luck at your consult!
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July 2, 2013
What if the most you can go is 300cc Violet?? Then what? Is that still too small you think? I am 95lbs and my PS says he doesn't think he can fit anymore on there??
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July 2, 2013
Thank so much Violet! I didn't really know about the differences in profile other than front projection, which I want!!!
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July 2, 2013
            Hi boobiewish; cc amount fits everyone differently! 300cc can be big on some while being small on others! it depends on your fame! i had 350cc when i first had my breast done and it bought me too a big B cup small C cup but i was ok with that at the time! i just knew sometime in the future i wanted to be much bigger! 
UPDATED FROM littlebity

I am SO Excited... My family is not

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littlebity
My consultation went fabulous! Dr. Hueneke and his entire staff are polite, professional & just good people. I've decided to go with 350 cc silicone moderate plus round submuscular. We did some sizing and 300 just didn't look like enough, but 400 looked pornstar-ish. I'm hoping to schedule the op for the end of this month. I'll let you guys know the date when it is set. Right now I am scheduling my pre-op mammogram.

I'm super excited, but feeling a little alone. My boyfriend is showing little interest in the decision or process. I might as well have told him I was changing my nail polish color. SMH. He says he is fine with it, but his interest in talking about it or looking at wish pics, deciding on a surgeon, etc. is nil.

My family (that know) are ALL against it. But my mom and aunts are all at least a full C (and two are DD). They can wear bikinis, fill out shirts properly, etc. Generally they think I'm crazy for having unnecessary surgery and that I should be happy with what God gave me. Don't get me wrong, I LOVE myself and thank God for all I have AND I want bigger breasts!

I have one friend who has had a lift and she is supportive and encouraging about my decision.

Anyone else experiencing something like this?

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July 2, 2013
I agree with violet, I went too small and too low (profile) and am considering a revision. What I wish I had done differently was I wish I had brought pictures of the breast size and shape I like to my consultation. Consider looking through the photos on this website and others to find some examples of what you like if you haven't already.
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July 2, 2013
Thanks for your response Misty! I want definite boobage lol and making sure I don't go too small is my biggest concern right now! I've heard of a few women saying they went too large, but many more saying they went too small.
July 2, 2013
Don't let your family discourage you. You have to do what makes you happy.
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July 2, 2013
Thank you Leta!
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July 2, 2013
Hi congratulations on your decision! It's your body and your money go for it! Don't let other stop you for being happy. I wish I have done earlier in life but I had to consider money , kids and of course I was not educated enough about breast implants. We are in the right time to do this now. Technology and meds are great. So I have been in your situation about support from family. Mine were my children 21 and 15 girls. They thought it was the most ridiculous thing having BA decision I made. My husband is super supportive and my family but my children whom the reason why I had to suspend my decision on doing this while they were little. I thought that now that they are grown they would understanding and be supportive but I was wrong . Towards closer to my surgery, when I told them that I ain't changing my mind, they shut up lol. So here I am two months later, they are ok with my new addition. Can u imagine if I just listened, considered their feelings and views again? He'll no. Having my dream boob is important than having a dream house lol.. That will come later. So go with what makes you happy. It only comes once.
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July 2, 2013
Lol! You put a smile on my face Minadora. What were your girls concerns? My family feels I'm being vain and putting myself at unnecessary risk because of my vanity. I agree, though, give me the boobs and I'll get the house later. At least once I have my dream home, when I look in the mirror naked I will smile!
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July 2, 2013
Lol their concern was I was too old for this hahaha. Well of course they were concerned about the risks etc which I totally understand. I told them, I'm doing this for me and wanted to feel happier with myself before I turn 50 and start wrinkling hahaha. Oh well, I'm so happy now and their father is happier lol. When we are happy, they will be happy too right?
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July 3, 2013
Babe, now is the PERFECT time! The kids are at the age where you can reclaim your identity as a person and a woman, not just a mom. While this definitely may not be your kids, I do wonder sometimes if our loved ones are afraid of us changing. They are used to us as they see us and don't know what a change like this might mean in other ways. But honestly, years from now, they'll admit it was way cooler having the "Hot Mom" than otherwise lol!!
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July 2, 2013
All of my family is super supportive because they know how much my lack of boobs has bothered me all of my life. Even my dad, who is totally my hero..I will always be a Daddy's girl!! My sister is the one who though supportive is also wanting to make sure I am not bigger than her! Jealous much??!! I know it is jealousy. We have always been fiercely competitive even when it comes down to looks. Sad, but true. I have always been the prettier sister with the athletic body. She is the baby sister with the rockin body. Oh well, you can't please everyone!!
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July 2, 2013
You're Boobiewish, you can't please everyone. Your sis reminds me of mine! In the older, cute, smart one & she's the sexy baby girl. When I told her she just wanted to know why I couldn't just accept being in the itty bitty [RS bleep] committee for life (she's about a DD). Then she wanted to make sure I wasn't getting D's!!!
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July 2, 2013
Exactly! When I told her I was getting a c cup she was all like, I think that's too big for you...blah, blah, blah!! Whatever!!
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July 2, 2013
Lol, yeah that's when I start to tune out and visualize how fab I'm going to look!!!
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July 2, 2013
Your PS should be the best person to judge your body, asymmetry , size and breast tissue. That's why I went to three consultation doctors to see what they say and whom I will pick that will make sense and comfortable with.
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ADVICE: Take the consultation process SLOW

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littlebity
Morning ladies! So I was up last night thinking about some if the stories of women that either went too small or too large. Not saying, that they didn't do this, but I recommend taking the consultation step very slowly:

1. Get more than two consultations.

2. Make sure implant and op decisions are a joint venture between you and the PS. It shouldn't be all your decision or all the PS. You know what you want to like, the PS knows if it is possible and what it will take to get the look you want safely.

3. Do the rice test!!! Actually wear the rice around for a while to get an idea of how the new weight will feel and the size will look.

4. Take a few days between consultations and making major decisions. Take this time to review what you were told, ask any questions that have come up since the consult (removal, aftercare, etc.) take this time to review the literature the PS provided and do your own research.

4. Be honest, direct and objective at the consult. Is the PS Pushing a specific technique because it is their preference or because it is the best for you? Ask questions about their experience with other techniques, implant types, etc. for example, I only cook scrambled eggs, so if you come to my house for breakfast I'm going to suggest scrambled eggs and try to discourage you from asking for sunny side up. But, you don't have to eat the eggs at my house, you can explore people that make different kinds of eggs. Same thing with the PS, they are going to push what they are good at. Consult a variety of PS to explore all your possibilities.

Hope this is helpful!!!!

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July 2, 2013
Good morning. Great advice! How'd the mammography scheduling go? When's ur appt?
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July 2, 2013
Great advice. Also your PS can provide you with some list of her/his patients to call if needed to talk to them about their experience. Btw you handled the other comments responses below. You seem to be well educated on your decision to go through this process . Some people who had BA who were not happy of the outcome will try to discourage or deter others from their decisions. WE are the only ones who can make an informed decisions for ourselves. Great job. I can't wait to see your result. I'm happy for us.
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July 3, 2013
Thank you Minadora! After people saying I was going to die because of it, never be able to breast feed again, i would go to Hell, become a stripper, etc. I realized that some people are... ignorant
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July 3, 2013
Totally! I waited this long and dreamed about looking like a stripper ( joke). Seriously, I don't listen to people because I wouldn't owe them money for my breast implant, they were not going to be the one to go through this process and won't blame others coz this is my decision. Just stay positive And look forward to happy bikini moments. If I have died from it and do be it. People die just crossing the street you know.. .look forward to beautiful boobies lol