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jeanjean
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14 years ago

Post-op Recovery Camisoles?

I am about to have a mastectomy.  Bit of a shock to put it mildly.  Reading as much as I can online to be prepared.  I have read about so called "recovery camisoles" that have pockets to hold the drains and a pocket for a soft breast form.  Unfortunately I haven't  been unable to find anything online about these camisoles being available in Australia (only in the US).    Does anyone know anything about this?   I am in Perth.  I considered ordering from the US but  I will probably be having the surgery next week (and also, I couldn't find a company that would ship to Australia).

Thanks.

coping
mastectomy

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  • Herb_lady's avatar
    Herb_lady
    Member
    14 years ago

    Hi! I was interested to hear that berlie supply soft bras post mastectomy. It sounds like city people get a bit more support than rural people as I had not heard of this.  Make the most of any assistance available to you. Good luck

  • Herb_lady's avatar
    Herb_lady
    Member
    14 years ago

    Hi! I was interested to hear that berlie supply soft bras post mastectomy. It sounds like city people get a bit more support than rural people as I had not heard of this.  Make the most of any assistance available to you. Good luck

  • Chris's avatar
    Chris
    Member
    14 years ago
    Hi Jean, When I had my first mastectomy in December 2010, I was given a soft bra with breast forms form Berlie. Apparently these ar donated by Berlie and we all get one. ( not sure about Perth, as I am in Sydney). Perhaps ring the hospital you will be attending and ask to speak with the Breast Care nurses. I never required anything more than this bra, and it was very comfortable. For your drains, you will get a donated shoulder bag or draw string bag to carry them around in. I have used both, and if given the choice, go with the shoulder bag as it is easier to cart the drains around. Though I had all my ops in Sydney, I did have emergency surgery in the Royal Perth hospital for a massive haematoma that developed 20 days after my second mastectomy and insertion of tissue expanders. They have breast nurses there, and this where I was given a floral shoulder bag for my drains when I left the hosiptal. I find that the Genie bra is very comfy post op as well. I have 3 of them and purchased them before my reconstruction was completed, and it doesn't dig in anywhere. It is easier to sleep in as well if you need the support. I can't imagine that the camisole would be a better option than what we have here. The donated Berlie bra also opens at the front. The Genie bra just pulls up. Good luck with everything. Love Chris xx