Yes 12 weeks ago so scars are still very angry looking but I don't care! They don't show under a fairly small bikini and I'm so very happy to be rid of my 34H and loving my 34DD's!
Re size, I initially asked for a C cup which wasn't possible, but I am so glad. I think the size I have now suits my frame and it was very much my desire to "get rid" of my boobs, not considering that it's nice to have a bust still.
If that makes sense?
Re recovery, all of the above is great advice. Be prepared for extreme tiredness afterwards, it was a 3.5 hr op for me and I felt exhausted for at least a month.
Macom bra (recommended by someone on here) was amazingly comfortable and would highly recommend buying a couple.
www.macom-medical.com/post-surgery/bras
Even now I find a bra with seams uncomfortable. The best ones I have found are these non wired non padded Daisy bras from Next (hope the link works), they are super comfy, no seams or band. I found that sports bras tend to have an elastic acted band underneath the bust, just where your anchor scars are and so far I've found them too uncomfortable.
www.next.co.uk/x575270s1#850152
My nipples are still numb and I'm not holding out much hope for return of sensitivity but I would still do it again without hesitation. I've been wearing dresses and tops with NO BRA!! Imagine that?!
Be prepared for weird high up conical boobs and remember that everything will drop to a more natural shape. It takes time, my breasts are still settling and looking more natural by the week.
Keep on top of your painkillers, take them regularly and don't wait until pain kicks in.
I'm massaging 2-3 times a day, that seems to help. Skin Dr oil is nicer and cheaper than Bio Oil, I've tried both, also Boots sell a scar serum which apparently reduces scarring in 12 weeks.
I found that one breast healed faster than the other, was more swollen, bruised, painful and odd shaped. Don't panic if that happens to you. I was worried that the T junction wound would never properly heal, it has taken about 10 weeks, often scabbing then falling off. It's fine now. Keep talking to your surgeon, don't be afraid to ask to see him in between appointments if you need reassurance about anything.
I have found it very helpful to take photos of my progress to compare and reassure myself that things are going well and much better than say 2 weeks ago. It's easy to tell yourself "oh it's only 6 weeks recovery" which I think is accurate, 6 weeks was a great turning point in my recovery. But when you're IN that 6 weeks recovery period it feels endless so it helps to see that you have come a long way in a short time.
Good luck with your life changing surgery. You won't regret it 