1 - My breast care nurse at RAH ordered the kit and it was mailed to me. 2 - I was disappointed because bra was size 20DD and after my double mastectomy with tissue expanders reconstruction, it was way too big. Maybe after implants it may fit. 3 - A bra fitter came in on day 2 and showed me bras by amoena with front clasps and I now own 4 pair - 2 plain beige and 2 pretty white and also wear the good support Ahh bras and have bought some nice lacey ones,which I never wore before cos I was big and my size were too expensive. The kit bra also is not very flattering - I agree different colour and style.
1. I received the Berli Bra but nothing else that was in the My Care Kit via the local Breast Care Nurse.
This nurse didn’t contact me until weeks after my Lumpectomy and after I had started radiation. I went everywhere to find a suitable bra and it was only when I told her this did she order the bra for me. If I had worn this bra immediately after surgery then I don’t think I would have had the problems of blood clots in the crease of my breast, and across my stomach, and suffered with the discomfort of my normal bra.
2. It was depressing looking at this bra when it arrived as it was so ugly (perhaps if it was a pale pink it would be more appealing?), but I was relieved to get into something that was comfortable. It was a godsend.
3. I am still wearing my Berlie bra 5 months later with an insert. For extra support I wear a crop top over it when I got for my nightly walk. Have not put myself through the depressing scenario of going bra shopping, now C cup on left and E on right. :(
I received my bra in the post after my first surgery (2007) which was ordered by the breast cancer nurse.
I found the bra didn't suit my shape, I tried to wear it but it was uncomfortable. I wore crop tops after my 3 surgeries (lumpectomy, wider local and mastectomy). I was fitted for a bra to wear with a prosthesis until I had my implant reconstruction then found some maternity bras that worked ok for me. I was fitted for another exprensive bra prior to my second freeflap reconstruction which didn't accommodate my disappointing reconstructed breast very well. I am back to wearing soft cup maternity bras but yet to find a bra that really looks or feels right though.
I received my kit via post. It was ordered for me by my breast care nurse who had visited me in hospital after my mastectomy. (My surgery was in Sydney, however my home in Port Macquarie).
My breast care nurse was amazing, explained the kit and the soft form prosthesis.
I agree with other comments regarding the look of the bra (very grannyish) but it was sooooo comfortable and with the front closure so easy to put on. It was great to have this to wear while waiting till I could be measured for my prosthesis and then until its arrival. Actually it felt so good to have something to wear and feel partway normal again. I was so conscious of being lopsided!
I have had a reconstruction (Jan '13) and have just been fitted for a 'normal' bra! Was so happy to have such a variety to choose from and to not have to wear a prosthesis.
I received my kit via post. It was ordered for me by my breast care nurse who had visited me in hospital after my mastectomy. (My surgery was in Sydney, however my home in Port Macquarie).
My breast care nurse was amazing, explained the kit and the soft form prosthesis.
I agree with other comments regarding the look of the bra (very grannyish) but it was sooooo comfortable and with the front closure so easy to put on. It was great to have this to wear while waiting till I could be measured for my prosthesis and then until its arrival. Actually it felt so good to have something to wear and feel partway normal again. I was so conscious of being lopsided!
I have had a reconstruction (Jan '13) and have just been fitted for a 'normal' bra! Was so happy to have such a variety to choose from and to not have to wear a prosthesis.
1. My Care Kit was ordered for me by my breast care nurse after my mastectomy.
2. I loved it as it fitted perfectly and had a soft prosthesis which made me feel instantly 'normal' when I had to face the shops etc. As it was months until I could buy a proper prosthesis and mastectomy bra and ahh bras. However I found it did dig into my mastectomy scar under my arm.
3. At the moment I mainly wear a Marena Comfortwear which is a surgical garment rather than a bra as I've had 17 lymph nodes removed and this item seems to give me less grief. When that's in the wash I still wear the ol' faithful Berlei so thank you very much, Sandra xx
I received the kit from by breast care nurse. The bra was an absolute god-send! Being able to do up at the front and back, with no wire and super comfortable. I liked it so much I went and bought another one online.
Post bi-lateral reconstruction I just wear ah-bra type bras.
