Prosthetics slipping in bras

Hi Christina, I can't give you any advice on your prosthetics problem as I have an implant but I wanted to offer my condolences on the loss of your husband. You have certainly had a lot to deal with this year. Sending a hug and hoping to see you here more often as you feel able.
Jane xx

Hi christina. Yes i  had same problem .sometimes the mesh or fabric used to make the pockets stretches too much.and the gel prosthetic rides upand shows at the cleavage..ummmm!.i have sewn an internal dart to remove some of the extra fabric.sems to be more of a problem with the lighter fancer bras and not with the more firmer sports bras.. good luck B

Hi Christina
I am so sad to hear of your loss on top of everything BC related.  
If you are fitted properly the prosthesis should not move - BUT the bra does have to be TIGHT to keep all in place (and that in itself can cause Lymphoedema).  Did a professional trained fitter suggest a specific bra and fakies ?
Be yourself and go 'a la natural' if you are comfortable with that.  (Wishing I'd known about a double at the time !).
Hugs  Summer  :-)

Christina 55, my condolences to you on the loss of your husband. It's tough to have this on top.
I'm heading down the single mastectomy route in July sometime when finished chemo. My question to any ladies with prosthetics is will I look like I still have cleavage with just one. I'm feeling quite depressed at the thought of it all. Are they hot to wear in summer?. Back in January when I was diagnosed I thought losing a breast would be no big deal,how stupid am I. Reality is setting in and now I feel so upset I'm in tears all the time .
Lisa x

Lisa, I had a hell of a time leading into my Mastectomy/Diep Flap recon in february, I was so distressed I thought I was losing it after everything I'd been through, but I chose to contact a Psychologist that I'd seen 3yrs prior, it only took 1 session, but it helped enormously in terms of settling me and another perspective. Once I had surgery, I didn't look back, no tears at all, so I think I grieved it leading into surgery. I don't know of the prosthesis so can't comment. 

Christina, I too am saddened to hear of the loss of your Husband, condolences to you and your family. Hugs Melinda xo

Hi LMk74
It does take time to adjust to mono status..just not the cleavage we were used to.swimming is a must for me so have tried various prothetics some are gei with inner raised sections lightweight for summer, others have small balls for more air water movement.Ifind the gel sport more comfortable to wear. For hot daysall days i use  a cotton bra which i modified by adding a cotton lining. That said going without is a must for hot humid weather. All best B

Melclarity, I met with my radiation oncologist last week and she said I'm not a candidate for expander thanks to  the radiation I have to do. Only option is to do the same as you or just have prosthetic. That upset me also as it's big surgery and I'm such a wimp when it comes to any sort of medical procedures. I know I have plenty of time to think about it. I see a psychologist already and my sessions are nearly up for the year.

Thanks brightspace. Guess it will be trial and error or maybe go for double mastectomy and be totally flat lol.

@LMK74 Oh so similar to me, I couldnt have an expander or implant either due to radiation back in 2011. I so hear you, after my recurrence and going through chemo I actually developed alot of anxiety around tests and hospitals. That was never me, I always had that in check. It is so so hard to know what is best for you, I admit I was glad I couldnt do the implant as that was never something I wanted ever. When they told me I was a good candidate for the Diep, they stepped right through the surgery and I admit I was petrified thinking how the hell could I possibly survive that, an 8hr op all at once! But you know what, the first couple of weeks are hard absolutely, but what amazed me was how quickly you heal. I have no regrets at all, I couldn't be happier, for me I think I liked that it was still me and my tissue, I even found psychologically this reconstruction was perfect for me, because I didn't feel dramatically different, not the way I thought I would. I also liked the fact after my revision this was it, no more surgery my icing on the cake LOL...onward I go. 

I took a long time to decide and I was lucky to be able to do that, so I'm glad youre seeing a Psychologist, I think you can request some additional? What I found for me was, my Psychologist talked about attachment to my physicality...which is so normal right?? what resonated for me was no matter what changes about my physical appearance I'm still the same person...and I know people say that all the time, but it really hit home and made sense to me. Now Im on the other side, I realised I dont need to be attached to any part of my physicality at all...I am still the same in fact probably a new improved version..because I'm happier in so many respects :D So take your time and find what sits right for you. Hugs xo Melinda