Post mastectomy help

I had left mastectomy two weeks ago and everything seems to be going well except I have seroma (swelling around scar) Hope that’s right and the dr is regularly draining fluid. My chest is really tight is this normal? Should I try to wear a bra or not? All help appreciated. Lyn
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I don't know a bra will help, I tried a racer back sports bra thinking the compression would help, then I couldn't get the bloody thing off. I felt like I was being eaten by a boa constrictor. I coudnt make my arm bend the right way to pull it over my head and the pressure was unbearable. Being a racer back I couldn't roll it down and step out of it. In the end I made it to the kitchen with one arm stuck over my head and a Lycra tourniquet wrapped around my body and took to it with the chicken scissors. Brings a sweat to my brow even now, just thinking about it.
i was advised not to wear a bra till the drain was out, as it is more comfortable especially with the scar still having steri strips on it.
i am now completely flat chested, so will have to wait till I try my bras on that open at the front.
i am going to try knitted knockers in the bras.
Does anyone have any other suggestions as to what to use in the bras?
I will send you a private message.