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Christina_55
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8 years ago

Prosthetics slipping in bras

Hi Everyone,

I've haven't been on this site since January after my double mastectomy.    Dealing with the healing, I also lost my husband in April and haven't felt like doing anything or seeing many people.    So today I feel a bit better and need to get more energy into my body and start doing things again.

I bought a pair of prosthetics and new bras from a prosthetic shop whilst visiting my daughter in Sydney.  After trying everything on I decided on a pair that where about the same size as my real ones.   I did want to go smaller but I am normally a 14D but the bras that I tried on have to be a 16 as the 14 was too tight.  I am in between sizes.  It does seem ridiculous that the bras don't seem to be the same size as commercially made ones.

I don't wear them all the time (I am quite comfortable without the prosthetics) But recently when having the prosthetics on all day they seem to slip upwards and come out of the top of the bra about and 1".   I did ring the shop and they seemed concerned.  I gather that as I'm in between sizes ( it happens on the other bras I bought as well) there's not much that anyone can do.

So has anyone else had this problem and if so, what can I do.

Thanks,  Christina


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  • LMK74's avatar
    LMK74
    Member
    8 years ago
    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
  • June1952's avatar
    June1952
    Member
    8 years ago
    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's avatar
    Christina_55
    Member
    8 years ago

    Thank you Jane for your kind words.   It is tough and still got a lot ahead of me.

    Brightspace...  Thanks for your advice,  I will give it a go and put some darts in the bras. 

    Christina

  • brightspace's avatar
    brightspace
    Member
    8 years ago
    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
  • Hopes_and_Dream's avatar
    Hopes_and_Dream
    Member
    8 years ago
    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