Power Princess, glad you posted that question! I really really want to get my boobs done, too. I've wanted a boob job for years now. I have the size (34 D, but after I lean out probably 34 C) but I also have the sag. Sounds like OICU's deal. I was thinking I'd just get a lift but I always liked how implants look so I'm thinking about it. Less scaring too. Its cool that you named the Doc, because I live in the NY metro area too and I haven't really heard of any good doctors yet. Please keep me updated on how this goes.
One bit of advice: I have read that if you follow a high protein diet it helps accelerate healing/recovery. You will want to check that out with someone with some qualifications of course...just what I read on a surgeon's web site.
That sucks that it takes so long after getting implants to get back into lifting chest. Can you do arm/back stuff or nothing at all? How long before running doesn't hurt?
The thing I'd worry most about is losing lean mass. This is probably hype but I read about some study where bedridden patients were given HMB and did not lose lbm whereas the control patients, who didn't take any supplements, did lose lean mass. I think it was over like 6 weeks. I read of this study in Muscle Media. I know HMB was a big flop, no one talks about using it anymore to gain muscle, but maybe it does help prevent atrophy. Perhaps someone with more knowledge could weigh in?