Sports Bra for runner

I am a runner too! It took 6 weeks before i could run with an expander in but a berlei sports bra and a strong sports crop top worked well (12D)

@Snoopy_tj

 I have also had a double mastectomy with lymph nodes removed 4 weeks ago (no re construction , radio next) but I'm finding that my chest is still very painful ,hate the car ride , not driving so I would be in absolute awe if you get to run in 11.5 weeks.

I'm not a chicken , walk and ride everyday but just take it easy , while we all like to feel normal and in control , be kind to yourself.

 I did buy the bras from Best and Less and they were pretty good.

Good luck , 

I fount it hard finding a sports bra that sat in the right place with my port but the Triumph Triaction is great with a wider neckline.

@Anjke I’m also three months post surgery and have only very recently started adding some short run intervals into my walks although I’ve probably been more limited by chemo side effects than pain. It may be worth seeing an oncology EP or Physio to get you back on track. I’ve been working on strength / mobility with an EP and think it’s made quite a difference for me.

@"Kiwi Angel" Do I remember through my brain fog that you are a runner?  Or am I getting mixed up (again)?

Whilst not a runner I do walk a lot and have a fuller chest.I bought the Target High Impact sports bra and found it pretty supportive although have yet  to streamline getting in and out of it.Have  a look at the Target site online to see if it might help you.

I was running and playing volleyball before my surgery.  I had a  wide local excision high in Lt breast UOQ of a 2cm IDC close to the chest wall (clear margins)  A single sentinel node was removed too (clear).  No chemo just 15 days radio which was well tolerated.  It has now been 3 months since surgery and I still can't run, even in a tight sports bra, without pain and have not played volleyball since then either due to pain and worry of being hit in the breast by the ball.  I would be interested in knowing about other peoples experiences timewise as to when they resumed running / playing.  I naively thought I might be running again by now....  Will have a look at the shock absorbed brand mentioned earlier as it can be bought via Wiggle.

Hello, I’ve used the shock absorber brand both pre and post mastectomy. I’m about 20 months post mastectomy so the details are a bit fuzzy now but I think it was my shock absorber ones I could get into first. I think I was back running maybe 6 weeks after the surgery, and at that stage I could get it on. I was a 10DD and it worked well support wise pre and post surgery. 

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. 

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

WOW!  Some lovely looking stuff there, @Snoopy_tj