Hospital shopping list

Hi Julie....firstly welcome to this wonderful world of support and love (sorry u had to tho)..now, shopping- My advice is button up PJ tops or oversized shirts (still button up front) and as for bras- then u can get front opening soft bras ( i got some thru the local hospital - they had a person who would fit u for mastectomy bras) maybe check with them or ur breast care nurse where u can source these from locally...U should also get "MY Journey Kit" & "My Care Kit" from the BCNA, again check with ur Breast Care nurse as she orders the Care KIt for you-it will have a soft form prosthesis and a bra included. Don't be in too much of a hurry to wear anything other than a shirt (at least for the 1st week or so) u may have drainage tubes and bandages covering wounds-the less 'extra' clothing the better--just as long as ur comfy, thats the most important thing  :)

Now, onto other business :)  Please feel free to come here as often as u wish as u navigate ur way around this detour life has thrown u- u may feel a whole range of emotions and feeling (many in the same day!!!) and everyone here truly knows what ur going thru and can (& will) offer a sincere shoulder, helpful advice and first hand understanding...

Have fun shopping, good luck for ur surgery, keep us posted 

Sam  :)

Hi Julie....firstly welcome to this wonderful world of support and love (sorry u had to tho)..now, shopping- My advice is button up PJ tops or oversized shirts (still button up front) and as for bras- then u can get front opening soft bras ( i got some thru the local hospital - they had a person who would fit u for mastectomy bras) maybe check with them or ur breast care nurse where u can source these from locally...U should also get "MY Journey Kit" & "My Care Kit" from the BCNA, again check with ur Breast Care nurse as she orders the Care KIt for you-it will have a soft form prosthesis and a bra included. Don't be in too much of a hurry to wear anything other than a shirt (at least for the 1st week or so) u may have drainage tubes and bandages covering wounds-the less 'extra' clothing the better--just as long as ur comfy, thats the most important thing  :)

Now, onto other business :)  Please feel free to come here as often as u wish as u navigate ur way around this detour life has thrown u- u may feel a whole range of emotions and feeling (many in the same day!!!) and everyone here truly knows what ur going thru and can (& will) offer a sincere shoulder, helpful advice and first hand understanding...

Have fun shopping, good luck for ur surgery, keep us posted 

Sam  :)

Hi Julie

I had a few ops and I just wore PJ's in hospital - ones with a button up front or stretchy enough for the doc & nurses to check my breast.  When I got home I just wore a crop top or fitted singlet under my clothes.  When I felt comfortable to wear a bra I wore one of my old stretched ones and took the wire out of that side. After my mastectomy I wore post op bras. While in hospital you should be seen by a breast care nurse who will advise you on what you need.  She will also order you a my care kit - http://www.bcna.org.au/about-bcna/information-health-care-professionals/kits-and-resources#mck

 It really depends what surgery you are having.

Good Luck with everything

Ann-Marie x