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Cathy_S1
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9 years ago

Post Op Bra ?

Hi All,

My friends mother has just gone through a mastectomy and i received the below text asking for help. Nb, I had a lumpectomy so told my friend i would ask the online community.

"Mum is up to 11 days after surgery. Her arm is still quite sore, which is one reason why her basic post op bra is painful. She thinks no one can fix it (the bra fitting/pain) and has to wait till 6 weeks post op to get the fitting done etc.  Any ideas What she can do?"

So I guess the questions are; what have other women done for support of one breast whilst the other side is still painful.   and What are the types of post opp bras (i had a very soft cotton one - no underwire, from Myers that did up the front with about 10 hook and eyes)

Any suggestions would be very welcome, Thanks

 

 

 

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  • Mira's avatar
    Mira
    Member
    9 years ago

    Hi,

    Did your friends Mum get a My Care Kit?  Get her to check with her breast care nurse.  Berlei has a soft bra that is designed for after treatment.  The link is here http://www.berlei.com.au/bcna

  • jd48's avatar
    jd48
    Member
    9 years ago

    Has she spoken to the breast care nurse about this problem?

    They have a lot of knowledge and deal with same.situation day in day out and may be able.to help.

    I had a lumpectomy so cannot really help as I am assuming mastectomy comes with a whole.new set of problems but what worked for me was getting a bra one size larger plus I got bra extenders and found as day progressed I needed to add extenders ... Also I used thick gauze to protect the wound site both from the cups and from the elastic.

    I only got them at best and less as did not eant to spend too much for bras that would be a temporary measure

  • NaomiV's avatar
    NaomiV
    Member
    9 years ago

    Hi Cathy, I had a mastectomy 13 days ago and I have tried various bras and crop tops and am having no luck finding anything that I can wear for longer than 5 minutes. In addition I still have one drain in and it's so high up on my side that everything irritates it.

    My poor remaining side has been swinging in the wind - so I'm interested in what advice others give! Sad that I can't help! x

  • PaulaY's avatar
    PaulaY
    Member
    9 years ago

    Hi Cathy, I also had a lumpectomy, but was lucky to find the soft sports bra, no wire, with a front zip at Kmart. The also have the little pockets for the inserts if needed.  $20 for a two pack. The most comfortable thing ever.