Mastectomy bras

I'm not sure what size my prosthesis is but it weighs nearly a kilogram. I'm sure my natural boob isn't that heavy!

I'm going to have to try one myself :)

Hi Lyn,

I just looked on mine and I'm not sure which brand it is.There are two advertised.

Mine is a large and my prosthesis is a size 10 and I am usually a double D.

I think they sell xl and xxl. I do find it very supportive even with no underwire and very comfortable.They are a bit hard to get on initally as they tend to roll up a bit.

Good Luck

Jules

I am an E size...will they hold a very large prosthesis?

I have seen them on TV and been very tempted but wanted to wait until someone else tried them :)

 

I finally fell for the ads on tele for the genie bras.They offered a money back guarantee so I thought nothing to lose. They are great!Very comfortable and hold my prosthesis in place.

Good luck.

 

Hi Jennifer

When I had radiation I wore the Amoena bras that open at the front and found them the most comfortable ones, I did buy a target one which I wore a bit but it's too big now as bought it a size too big so it wouldn't rub. Like Maria I actually wore no bra most of the time and wore an oversized singlet around the house. My skin was fine the whole way through and think it could be the lack of clothes rubbing my skin that helped.

Good luck

Sarah x

Hi Jennifer

When I had radiation I wore the Amoena bras that open at the front and found them the most comfortable ones, I did buy a target one which I wore a bit but it's too big now as bought it a size too big so it wouldn't rub. Like Maria I actually wore no bra most of the time and wore an oversized singlet around the house. My skin was fine the whole way through and think it could be the lack of clothes rubbing my skin that helped.

Good luck

Sarah x

Hi jennifer

Gosh finding a comfortable bra is a struggle - I  found it hard to get a bra that felt pretty normal - I had a mastectomy in April followed by chemo and then radiation which I completed about a month ago !!

I am about a B size and I found everything having really broad straps etc difficult.

Then I discovered these bra top things at Fashion fair - dont know where you are or if you have this shop - I have seen a similiar thing at SES.

It is almost like a cotton stretchy small crop top but has removable cups so I can pop the soft prosthesis in the bra top itself where you are supposed to take the cups out when washing and it all sits very comfotrably and as the straps are thinner and it covers well at the front you can wear it under absolutely anything even string tops etc.

It honestly changed my options on what to wear has made it so easy and even better they only cost about $7. There is no wire in it and just sits really softly on the skin.

I am still a bit swollen under my arm on the mastectomy side and find these bras the best.

I hope that my description makes sense!!

All the best on your quest!!

Take care

Debs x

 

 

Hey Jenniferj - made it to radiotherapy, me too.

I have the berlei bra from the 'my care kit. Many of the ladies I have met at my breast cancer meditation group highly recommend the soft bras from target - particularly the breast cancer ones.

Many times i dont bother wearing a bra at all, but then I can get away with it. Small breasts (what's left) and scarves.

All the best.

Maria333

 

Hey Jenniferj - made it to radiotherapy, me too.

I have the berlei bra from the 'my care kit. Many of the ladies I have met at my breast cancer meditation group highly recommend the soft bras from target - particularly the breast cancer ones.

Many times i dont bother wearing a bra at all, but then I can get away with it. Small breasts (what's left) and scarves.

All the best.

Maria333

 

Hi Jennifer, have you received the My Care Kit, with the special bra from Berlei?   It has to be ordered by your Breast Care Nurse (so it gets properly fitted), but that bra is specially designed for women who have recently had breast surgery.

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