Diagnosed 14 April....
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Dear @Locksley
What a lot to handle at once! Smart move to see a counsellor - cancer is quite enough to need some specialised help in getting to grips with a new reality, without all the rest of the stuff we are grappling with just now! It’s always tempting to prepare well ahead as it gives us some sense of control. But don’t dump anything yet. I wore my normal (underwire) bra to and from my mastectomy. Of course, depending on where the surgical wound is, that may not be possible - rubbing against the wound is both sore and ill advised. But my bra was perfectly comfortable, so I wore it with a soft pad (provided by the hospital) until I had a prosthesis. You need to heal fully before having a prosthesis fitted. You may want to have a soft bra available as an option.
I got my prosthesis and new bras fitted at the same time. Depends on where you live, I am sure others on the network can advise on stockists/brands. Best wishes with Centrelink.
What a lot to handle at once! Smart move to see a counsellor - cancer is quite enough to need some specialised help in getting to grips with a new reality, without all the rest of the stuff we are grappling with just now! It’s always tempting to prepare well ahead as it gives us some sense of control. But don’t dump anything yet. I wore my normal (underwire) bra to and from my mastectomy. Of course, depending on where the surgical wound is, that may not be possible - rubbing against the wound is both sore and ill advised. But my bra was perfectly comfortable, so I wore it with a soft pad (provided by the hospital) until I had a prosthesis. You need to heal fully before having a prosthesis fitted. You may want to have a soft bra available as an option.
I got my prosthesis and new bras fitted at the same time. Depends on where you live, I am sure others on the network can advise on stockists/brands. Best wishes with Centrelink.