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Flaneuse's avatar
Flaneuse
Member
6 years ago

How do they match the weight of a prosthesis to the weight of the remaining breast?

I'm curious about how they judge the weight of a remaining breast, to choose a suitable prosthesis. I've seen a promotional video talking about how a prosthesis is "nice and light" but I believe I'll need a weight match. I get neck, shoulder and back pain quite often and I think it's because of my lopsidedness. I also think the unbalanced way I walk now is probably partly due to that, as well as the unbalancing effects ongoing from chemo. Has anyone had the weight-matching process with a prosthesis?

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  • TonyaM's avatar
    TonyaM
    Member
    6 years ago
    I go to my local Myers where they have a lady who specializes in prosthesis fitting.You’ll probably find they go by your bra size and bring out various sized ones for you to try on. And trust me,you’ll know which prosthesis feels right/comfortable. You can always take it back if it’s not. Finding a comfortable bra is the harder part and I keep coming back to the Berlei post surgical bra.For me,it’s the most comfortable. It’s trial and error with bras
  • Flaneuse's avatar
    Flaneuse
    Member
    6 years ago
    Thanks @Afraser. I've had a good Brisbane one recommended to me. Fingers crossed that it will be the right one first time.
  • Afraser's avatar
    Afraser
    Member
    6 years ago
    My supplier measured me. I agree lopsided weight feels odd and also does your spine no good. Because of a persistent seroma, I had to wait a year for a proper prosthesis - took me a day or two to work out why I had some back ache after it was fitted!! It didn’t take long to rectify itself, more crazy that I didn’t realise it was happening. She also had a good range of suitable bras. Sorry, Melbourne based only. Good luck.