Hey @loz81 as @nikkid said, absolutely connect with the Breast Reconstruction Group here's the link
http://onlinenetwork.bcna.org.au/group/1-choosing-breast-reconstructionNikki and I had similar experiences, although my first weeks were a little rough as I cannot take pain killers, so lived on panadol osteo/nurofen. Like Nikki, I couldnt be happier with the surgery and the recovery. Check out the Stories, certainly lots of information there that I'm sure will help ease your mind :) Melinda