Post Op Bra ?

Hi Cathy, I did have a left mastectomy (skin saving) with immediate reconstruction and my breast care nurse ordered me one of the berlei post op mastectomy bras. I did order myself a second one (as part of the kit you get a 50%off card with berlei). As for the pain in the arm was sentinel node biopsy done as this does leave the arm feeling very raw. Some of the wonderful ladies on here have advises they took lyrica tablets for the nerve pain. Also my breast care nurse advised that using a very thick dressing to act as a buffer between the bra and skin would help with the pain. It most certainly did. Sometimes just adjusting the dressings location was the difference between comfort and sharp pain. Even gauze folded acts as a buffer. Please tell her not to wait as 6 weeks of discomfort is a very long arduous time. And also good on you for coming to your friends mums assistance. You are indeed a nice friend. All the best to the three of you. Xx Cath