Lymphedema and bras?

Hi everyone, I haven’t been on this forum for awhile, I have a question. I’ve been wearing new supportive bras for a few weeks ( no underwires), discovered since wearing them my arm , surgical area and breast is swelling and tender.
Have been having lymphatic massages every 3-4 weeks as a preventative , started dry brushing, and I have a sleeve to wear during the day when I feel the need, or if I know I’m going to be using my arm a lot doing gardening etc.
Unfortunately I’m a 12E, so going without a bra makes my back sore by the end of the day.
Wore a crop top today, arm feels better, but I need more support due to my breast size , looking for recommendations and ideas that has worked for you.
Has anyone else been down this path?
Thank you in advance.
Have been having lymphatic massages every 3-4 weeks as a preventative , started dry brushing, and I have a sleeve to wear during the day when I feel the need, or if I know I’m going to be using my arm a lot doing gardening etc.
Unfortunately I’m a 12E, so going without a bra makes my back sore by the end of the day.
Wore a crop top today, arm feels better, but I need more support due to my breast size , looking for recommendations and ideas that has worked for you.
Has anyone else been down this path?
Thank you in advance.
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I had up and down swelling for ages. The more work I did during the day, the more swollen and hot at night. In saying that though the more you can do with your arm the more it helps I believe. I found that where the wire sat made a big difference. If you can get a bra that the side wire sits a bit lower it seemed to help a lot.
Berlei makes a bra called the "Brazillian". The wire and side support doesn't come up as high as some of the others, it's lightly padded so very comfy and pretty. Very supportive. Even holds the bounce while horse riding
xoxoxo
My swelling gets worse on hot days so perhaps that’s a factor?
Good luck
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Re bras, I can recommend Product Code: YYEQ Berlie Post Surgery Deluxe Bras. I got a discount code in my Berlie My Care Kit sent to me by the BC nurse. MYCARE50%. Might still work.
Take care xoxo
I broke my shoulder during radiation treatment in October so I was unable to do my exercises daily, which I was doing religiously before I broke my shoulder. Getting back into doing the exercises again, so we will see how it goes.
Thanks once again