Powerprincess, my doc told me the exact same. Except I got unders by his reccomendation. I didn't have much tissue to start with.
Spatts... I haven't started back on chest but I will let you know. I don't lift nearly what you do but I can let you know If it effects me in any way. My doctor told me that It would not effect the strength of my muscle, and that if anything it might just feel weird for a while and the muscle would be tight.
I will keep you updated. I start chest in one week.
lovemymuscle