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Louisadawdy
Louisadawdy Member Posts: 33
edited December 2015 in Health and wellbeing

i am having a lumpectomy on 6/1 and I was wondering if I will need a specific type of bra to wear home. Silly question maybe but it's just popped into my head

cheers

Louisa

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  • Nadi
    Nadi Member Posts: 619 ✭
    edited December 2015

    Hi Louisa

    Totally not a silly question, I had the same one before surgery. I had a lumpectomy and got a front opening bra for after surgery.  I got it from a shop in Canberra where I live. Here's a link to it http://www.colleens.com.au/amoena-frances-post-surgery-bra

    It was super soft and comfortable. The front opening made it easier to get on because I had limited movement in my arm from the lymph nodes being removed. 

    If you are in contact with a breast care nurse they can also arrange a free bra from Berlei for you but I don't know how long it would take to get to you.

    I am sure there may be other brands out there if you search online.

    Good luck with surgery.

    Nadine

  • loz81
    loz81 Member Posts: 29 ✭
    edited December 2015

    I had a lumpectomy done about a month ago and to be honest i didn't wear a bra for about a week.  Once I did begin wearing one again i just used a sports crop top, it is nice and soft and had no wire, because i had lymph nodes removed anything that had a wire would sit right where one of the incisions were made.  Just wear something that feels comfortable, sometime a snug fitting singlet might even do the trick.

  • snow
    snow Member Posts: 28
    edited December 2015

    Hi Louisa. i had mine on 11 dec. when i left the hospital for home i didnt wear one. it wasnt till the next day that i tried to wear one. i have ones that have no wire in the bottom as without the wire they are softer and i didnt do the clip up as tight. i also have an aahhhh bra(i think that is wat they are called) that is really comfy and also a couple of sports bras without the wire they are great support. i had one with a bit of lace on it but i found the lace was to prickly. its up to you on how comfy you are. sometimes when its really hot(39/40) i didnt wear one at all. hopefully this has helped you. take care good luck with your lumpectomy. :) 

  • adean
    adean Member Posts: 1,036 ✭
    edited December 2015

    Hi , contact the breast care nurse at the hospital as they usually ring you before surgery to get your measurement Berlie bras usually donate the bra to the hospital. This is what happened to me anyway. The berlie post surgery bra is amazing . Regards adean 

  • Louisadawdy
    Louisadawdy Member Posts: 33
    edited December 2015

    Thank you so much for your comments. 

  • angiesg
    angiesg Member Posts: 82 ✭
    edited December 2015

    I was given a berlei bra by my breast care nurse and it was brilliant, super comfortable. I took it to the hospital and wore it when discharged. I was asked to them wear it day and night for at least 3 weeks, it gives great support. The berlei one has no wires, beige color so versatile and front opening which was handy when my arm was a little tender the first week from the sentinel node biopsy . Definetly be in touch with your breast care nurse.

  • Tracey62
    Tracey62 Member Posts: 298 ✭
    edited December 2015

    Hi Louisa, 

    not sure if you are public or private hospital. I went public and Berlei post op bra was arranged by hospital breast care nurse, took 3 weeks to arrive by mail. I bought one from Myer at Robina Town Centre as my surgeon suggested wearing it day after surgery. Have found it comes in handy now I'm on radiation, so worth buying.

    good luck on the 6th, Tracey

    ps - still available for coffee if you want to get together ??

  • Ruth Bird
    Ruth Bird Member Posts: 79
    edited January 2016

    Hi Louisa

    Another vote for the postsurgical Berlei bra - think they're on sale in the shops at the moment. Opens at the front (or back, got two hooky setups!), soft. My BS recommended to wear it 24/7 and have pretty much done so for weeks. The free one arranged by the breast care nurse in hospital arrived about a week after surgery - handy to have 2.

    All the best!

     

  • Scared Mum
    Scared Mum Member Posts: 169 ✭
    edited January 2016

    Another vote for the Berlie bra, the breast care nurse came in the hospital and measured my daughter for one and it was waiting for her on her bed when she came back from surgery (Adelaide hosp) we bought another one from Myer's  its very comfy so Im told, she also wore cotton crop top bras when she raise her arm enough. 

    Good luck with everything 

    Cheers Sue xxx

  • Louisadawdy
    Louisadawdy Member Posts: 33
    edited January 2016

    Absolutely def. I am so sorry for not getting back to you. Are you around on Monday. Anytime suits me. We can meet in Robina if you like. Then you can show me where to get that bra lol. Send me a text if Monday's good x

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