So that just happened. OMG!!!

So glad to hear you've found a bra! One less thing to worry about.

I was terrified too.

I have selfies trying to look all chill with being about to get cut open but you can see it in my eyes, it's NOPE NOPE NOPE NOPE let me outta here at 1000kph.

There was nothing to worry about of course, it's just that you know that what's about to happen means you're in for weeks of recovery so it's not just a surgery, it's a whole healing hike. :heart: You can do it.

Just come on to wish you all the best.  Yes it is scary however remember you have the best possible looking after you.  Connect with your breast care nurse and you will find that it lifts a load off your mind as you have that one on one time and if she can't answer a question directly.
Think of something that makes you smile.  Sending you a virtual hug from Christine xx

Gerry, that's fantastic. Takes one area of worry away. For what it's worth it was my first time in hospital too, had skin saving mastectomy with immediate reconstruction using implant - I'm now 3 months after surgery and powering!! Its normal to be scared stupid!! My breast care nurse attached to the hospital  was a wonderful calming influence who answered practically every question I had. On the day of my surgery I woke up with a migraine at 2:00am and decided there was no point stressing as it wasn't going to change anything and actually fell asleep on the operating table before they gave me any anaesthetic. Will be thinking of you and sending virtual hugs. All the best Xx Cath

@socoda 
thank you Cath. It is my first time in hospital and I'm absolutely terrified. Pre admission today, hoping that it relieves some of my anxiety. My beautiful sister sourced a bra from debras in Penrith, the brand is glamorise and has front opening

Hi Gerry, 
Wishing you well for your surgery. Hopefully you've been able to source an appropriate post op bra. I have found a website located in USA that has a good range of generous sized bras, www.herroom.com - might be useful for afterwards. All the best  Xx Cath

Hi Gerryb

Sorry you have found yourself joining our community.....

This experience is certainly an emotional rollercoaster......I know it's really hard to do but try to take one day at a time, surround yourself with good support people.....armm yourself with questions.....and keep asking them until you are satisfied that you understand every little thing!

In regards to the bra....I was a 14HH and after my lumpectomy in January couldn't stand to have a bra on as my drains were put exactly wher my bra band sat!......so I wore two stretch camisole/singlet type tops....no support of course but it kept me comfortable enough......It is frustrating that the post op bras don't accomodate for bigger breasted women....we get breast cancer too! (unfortunately!)....anyways I have now had my double mastectomy and expander surgery and am really enjoying my much smaller "new boobs" ....I can, for the first time in my life wear a crop top style bra! 

Remember to breathe.....be kind to yourself.....

Sending you love and light and the very best for your treatments/surgeries

Tracy

Not sure if this will work, this is the bra I used after surgery and when I was having radiation

https://www.bravawoman.com.au/lingerie-wirefree-bras/124243-anita-jana-full-cup-wirefree-bra-124243.html

Hi Gerry. Yep it can be overwhelming at first. When it comes to bras if your well endowed it can get very tricky to find something that is suitable. I'm a 20 H and I found the Anita Jana full cup wirefree bra did a pretty good job.I bought online from Brava in Melbourne. Unfortunately I didn't find a front opening bra which would've really helped.There doesn't seem to be much choice when blessed with big boobs. Six weeks after the surgery and after discussing with the surgeon, I went back to wearing an underwired sports bra which I padded a bit  I had a lumpectomy so the boob that went to the dark side is now half the size of the other. I have a half boob thing I could wear but I live in fear of it plopping out when I least expect it. I just rock the lopsided look! I was never offered  the My Care Kit I found out about it well after all the treatment was finished but I don't think the bras in the kit would fit us. I wish you all the best for your surgery and treatment.
Fiona xx

Hi Gerryb, I feel for you.  I couldn't believe how quickly everything moved from core biopsy 13/7, diagnosis 20/7 to surgery 1/8!  Just 2 weeks.  But once I knew there was a cancer inside me, I wanted it out asap!  The whole thing felt like a dream, or should I say nightmare!  Everything is out of our control and we have no choice but to basically hand our bodies over to others.  Privacy and modesty is gone.  Yes, there is information overload from the specialists, but I ordered the "my journey" kit and felt so much better having the info presented in such a clear way.  Great for keeping track of appointments and expenses too.   My specialist provided me with a post op bra in hospital and I ordered another from Berlei.  Sending you my best wishes - you will be stronger than you could imagine.   Jane xx

Hi Gerryb.  I understand how you feel.  I had a routine mammogram, called to doctor next morning, at surgeons off that afternoon.  Biopsies a few days later and bi lateral mastectomy the following week.  It's been 4 months now and I've since had 6 operations due to complications and a full hysterectomy.  I have stayed super positive most of the time but every now and then I'd fall apart.  Now that the implants are in and I'm back to a normal routine it's all starting to hit home and the dark clouds are over me but I've a strong network and I keep plodding along as you will do too.  I wish you all the best.  A positive attitude will really help you.  Hope you get your post op bra.  I found it invaluable.