Hi @Mousie
I had lumpectomy and axillary clearance. For the first month/ 6 wks I wore the little crop top type ones that you get from Best and Lest. I pulled out the padding which made them a bit more comfortable and I was able to sleep in them.
Once everything was a little more settled and a bit less swollen I went back to my regular bras, with wire. It was just a matter of finding something where the wire didn't come up too high under my arm. I really liked the Berlei Brazillian one. Really comfy, good to exercise or do yard work in, with a bit of padding that evened everything out. They are really quite pretty as well.
xoxoxo