Hi Sharni,
A couple of quick points:
Has your doctor recommended any counselling regarding this?
(Assuming, of course, that you've gotten to that point in your deliberations)

Be sure and get as many (professional) opinions as possible (and practical).

Perhaps it would be best if you could find a woman surgeon to perform the operation. A woman would probably be more aware and sensitive to technical issues (i.e. nipple sensitivity, etc) and your physical comfort.

Just MY 2 cents worth...

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