Sports Bra for runner

@Snoopy_tj I bought front opening post op bras from Target as did not know about the Berlei freebie.They were ok during radiotherapy but never really comfy. The best thing for me was a friend giving me an ah bra  6 months after surgery and have worn them ever since so comfortable and no seams.I don’t run - just walk daily for an hour and do an exercise class twice weekly for which they are great.They are quite cheap and available collectively as sports bras in all stores - my favourite one comes From Kmart.

@Snoopy_tj have a look at Brava who specialise in bras d cup and up. They have been amazing with me finding a comfy bra post surgery

Where are you? I'm in Melbourne and there are a couple of places I could recommend if you were as well. Cheers, K

Best and Less also have some brilliant ‘sports bras’ ... you just step into them (if you can’t pull them over your head, ..) and very comfy.  I took the ‘inserts’ out tho.  KMart also has some ‘front opening’ soft bras.

Make sure you take your time getting back into the running .... I found the bumps in the road (in the car!) bad enough .... I was basically holding my boob with one hand, anticipating all the bumps - but if you’ve had BOTH done, it could be really tricky!  

Make haste slowly. .... you’ll ‘know’ when You can do it xxx.

All the best on your recovery xxx

Genevieve Gort

surgicalgarments.com.au


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Where are you @Snoopy_tj?  If you're in Adelaide, Barbara Kennedy (or her daughter) will come to you with a huge range of bras.

Thanks for all the suggestions. I’m in Brisbane.

So far I have been to Tracey G at the Wesley and have been fitted with one of the lovely post surgical bras. It is really comfy and doing a great job holding everything together. However, I don’t think it would be supportive enough to run in when the time comes.

I have done a bit of Googling and I was wondering if anyone had any experience with the “Shock Absorber” brand? http://www.shockabsorber.co.uk/

WOW!  Some lovely looking stuff there, @Snoopy_tj

I run with one expander in. I use triumph or Berlie.. rebel sport have a gr8 range

You could use your sports bra and remove the wires for now. Eventually you can wear wires but it takes time forcit to feel comfortable. I think you need to ask your surgeon about returning to running so soon after surgery. I know I couldn't do weights for 3 months minimum...or anything that puts a lot of strain on the area...which jogging will. Do remember your muscle has been cut and is now supporting an implant. Also you possibly have some kind of mesh sewn in to allow straight to implant and this means more internal healing time. Best to be cautious now  for long term great results.