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Mousie's avatar
Mousie
Member
6 years ago

Hello and a question

Hello everyone. I was recently diagnosed and have been reading this forum regularly and learned a lot. I am having breast conserving surgery on Wednesday. The lump is on the side back of my breast not far from the arm pit and the surgeon said that he may well only require one incision. My question is about bras post surgery and beyond. I am a large breasted lady and I have always worn bras with wires. I am always happy to spend a reasonable amount on them in order to give me enough support, be ant wiggle and a good shape. I realise rhat my current bra will not work due to the seams and the wires do I bought a cheaply pair from target. These don’t fit well and I would not like to wear them out of the house. Do you lovely ladies have any recommendations.?
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  • Afraser's avatar
    Afraser
    Member
    6 years ago
    I may be wrong in your case but many women (including me) had never had a proper bra fitting with a professional prior to bc. I used the same underwire bra after a mastectomy (no problem with scar line, no bruising etc) but was amazed when I consulted a professional fitter for a prosthesis to find a bra with no underwire (and a prosthesis pocket!) which fitted perfectly and supported well (E cup). May be worth consultation, if you are located where such can be found, and worth the trouble. Best wishes. 
  • Silba's avatar
    Silba
    Member
    6 years ago
    Hi

    If you have access to a cancer nurse or someone from your oncologist team, ask them about the free bra supplied by Berlei it is very soft material and still quite supportive with no wires.
    I know that most of Bras and Things have post operative bras , but your cancer nurse can measure you for the correct fit which changes after surgery, ( swelling and bruising ) .

    Personally I had a double mastectomy with no reconstruction  but I couldn't stand anything tight or rubbing for about a month afterwards , but since I have no boos I forgo the bra now.

    Good luck .