I feel I really need to write to you, although words don’t seem enough to thank you for what you have done for me! When I met with you yesterday and the band was removed I felt like a real woman for the first time in years. I wanted to throw my arms around you and hug you, maybe not what you wanted but you were lucky to escape! I know many people have asked why I have done this at my age, but all I say is why not?? This is something I have thought about and wanted for years and I am so happy I met you and took the plunge!! Through all of this I genuinely felt you wanted me to feel better about myself, you have been non-judgemental and kind throughout. I even felt yesterday that you felt pride in your work with my boobs! So you should because what you do is a work of art! On the way home I went into total meltdown and burst into tears, ones of happiness for the first time this year.

I can’t wait until they settle down and I actually look for pretty bras not just the padded AA’S!!! I have had an awful year this year and can honestly say you have enabled me to end it on a high. For this I thank you from the bottom of my heart. I look forward to seeing you again in February.

PS. Please pass on my thanks to your anaesthetist at the Spire Little Aston Hospital his sense of humour and personality made my first general anaesthetic a memorable experience!!