Diagnosed 14 April....
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dear @Locksley I’m sorry to hear your news. First from my experience, I had a mastectomy first off with all nodes removed in axilla as my tumour was already thought to be on the larger side, and it was a decision I was very happy with as the scar is excellent and I didn’t have to have radio to the Axilla.
For bras I didn’t get to sorting them out, but at hospital after the op I was seen by a specialisation bra fitter and she gave me a Berlei mastectomy soft bra and soft prosthesis that could last me til I was ready for proper fitting, free of charge.
Whether you can wear your current bras will depend as @Afraser says on how comfy they are over any healing scar or swelling.
If you have a port, the bra straps also can sit right in the wrong place over the port or the thin tube coming out of the port....
I got a really good soft stretchy post mastectomy bra later and when I’d worked out whether/ what suited me I ordered a second one. No hurry cos you will likely have a drain in for a few days and at home early on? Then you will likely want a port?
I have some friends who ordered special bras too early and didn’t really wear them!
Also take a look at chemo headwear! Soft caps for night and colder days.
I have some friends who ordered special bras too early and didn’t really wear them!
Also take a look at chemo headwear! Soft caps for night and colder days.
Stay in touch with all the lovely ladies on the forum, they are amazing! We are here for you and you are not on your own here.
lot of love Tinks xx
lot of love Tinks xx