Boobie Trap!
I regret getting my silicon lefty when I was still feeling shell shocked at having a mastecomy. What a rip off - does the fact that it cost $385 have anything to do with the $400 medicare rebate? Sin...
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HI Kay
I know what you mean about the cost of things when you enter a "specialised" area. Not only are the prosthesis expensive ( I have to say mine is great the lady who fitted it was fantastic) but then the bras are also that much more. Have delved into the internet and bought 2 lovely bras from the UK plus a lovely mastectomy bikini which cost me 30 pounds I paid $120 for my costume ( it's lovely don't get me wrong) from Spirit of Life in Brisbane that's a big difference. Also the Amoena products in the UK are much cheaper there than here. They have a great range of Inbuilt mastectomy bras into singlets and t shirts which are 25 - 30 pounds (about $38 - $46) at Spirit of life they retail at about $70 when you try to order for overseas you can't and refer you to your local stockist in Australia! I have a lot of family in the UK so can see ways I can purchase them but what about everyone else ??
Just about swimming prosthesis it's great for the pool but it is cut away at the back of the prosthesis to allow the water to drain. I wouldn't wear mine on a daily basis unless I was on a beach holiday.
Think I'll get off my soap box now. Saw some nice bras on Ebay yesterday going back to browse!!
Sarah