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sheilad
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13 years ago

Pink Clothes Hangers

Hi all,

I had a mastectomy 2 months ago and was fitted for my prosthesis at a lovely shop in Mornington (Michelle-Ann). The service was wonderful.

But being a girl I have checked out a few other shops too however it becomes a little frustrating when you have to ask where things are, particulalrly bathers.

Last week I was in Hervey Bay on holiday and popped into a store that had a great idea ... all mastectomy products were on pink hangers. This made it easy to browse without having to ask the assistants what items were suitable. I give this a big thumbs up!

Sheila

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  • bmc's avatar
    bmc
    Member
    13 years ago

    Good to hear you have been emailing. Keep us posted about any replies.

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    sheilad
    Member
    13 years ago

    There is a common theme here ... it IS the little things that count. The normality of being able to browse and look at sizes and colours and styles and prices without having to be guided by a sales assistant is so normal.

    Of course it's also essential to have well trained sales staff, but being able to make some initial choices and then seek guidance makes shopping so much more pleasurable.

    I hate feeling like I'm taking up too much staff time or that I'm being railroaded into something I'm not sure about. I much prefer to be able to wander and compare and then be advised.

    It would be wonderful if the practice was more widespread.

    Sheila

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    Shazinoz
    Member
    13 years ago

    What a GREAT Idea, maybe if we ALL mentioned it (or dropped a note) to our local stores as an idea, the idea would take off nationally.

    How much more normal would it make us feel if we didn't have to ask where the mastectomy items were, thus making it obvious we are berast cancer patients.

    How nice to walk into a store and be able to see without askin which bra's and bathers etc are suitable for those who have had mastectomy surgery.

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    Contented
    Member
    13 years ago
    I had my tissue expanders replaced with implants last Wednesday. How long before it 'settles in', swelling goes etc? I am also having further surgery for replacement nipples and tattoos. What has the experience been like for others? I had bilateral mastectomies 12 months ago and 6 months of chemo, it's been a long haul.
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    Contented
    Member
    13 years ago
    I had my tissue expanders replaced with implants last Wednesday. How long before it 'settles in', swelling goes etc? I am also having further surgery for replacement nipples and tattoos. What has the experience been like for others? I had bilateral mastectomies 12 months ago and 6 months of chemo, it's been a long haul.
  • bmc's avatar
    bmc
    Member
    13 years ago

    The pink hanger idea would be really appreciated  in the larger stores also (Myer and David Jones, etc). It would make browsing easier and more "everyday", rather than having to ask and maybe explain. All I wanted to do when I first started going out wearing my scarf or wig was to be just myself, not a breast cancer person. And re the cup of tea comment from FD: I also felt just so appreciative of the offer of tea and a number of other small kindnesses, particularly when the nurses were so busy, and I was feeling so vulnerable.

    best wishes as always to everyone from beautiful sunny Brisbane!