Hi all, Got a little more info from the mom who had the BR surgery. Seems the nipples were taken completely off and put into a dish while the surgery was being done. The areolas were trimmed down in size because they were very large and they would have looked rather odd being so large on smaller breasts. Mom talked to a nurse where surgery was done and was told that she should be able to BF but wouldn't have as much milk because some ducts were removed. This doesn't make sense to me though. If the nipples were completely removed, then how could she BF? The ducts would have to be reconnected to the nipple, wouldn't they? Is that even possible? OOOHHH the stuff I'm learning!! This forum is great for us beginners, but sometimes I feel like I'm barely treading water in this sea of knowledge! Thanks in advance! Janet Glub, Glub.... :o)