Finding a Bra that fits one breast
I had no idea it would be this hard to find a bra that fits my remaining right breast & doesn't hurt the scar area on the other side. Everything I've tried so far hurts the scar area underneath my arm...
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Depending on your breast size, I could suggest the soft wire free ones from Best and Less.
They have zip up ones that I like best or crop top ones.
The zip up ones come in sports type material or soft cotton type material.
They are comfortable under my scar.
You need to get the ones with the removable padding as they have the little pockets for the breast form.
I know what you mean about the bra pulling sideways without the prosthesis to hold it in place, it also rides up under the arm on the side without a breast.
I am currently wearing a zip up soft one with the soft form prosthesis that came with the Care pack from BCNA after my mastectomy.
The breast care nurse told me to use a small bag of rice in the bottom of the form to hold it down and in place, so I sewed a little polar fleece sleeve to hold the rice.
It is quite comfortable and not too hot, though it does move up a little at times (maybe I need more rice?)
The bras are only $10-15 so worth a try and come in fun colours.
They have zip up ones that I like best or crop top ones.
The zip up ones come in sports type material or soft cotton type material.
They are comfortable under my scar.
You need to get the ones with the removable padding as they have the little pockets for the breast form.
I know what you mean about the bra pulling sideways without the prosthesis to hold it in place, it also rides up under the arm on the side without a breast.
I am currently wearing a zip up soft one with the soft form prosthesis that came with the Care pack from BCNA after my mastectomy.
The breast care nurse told me to use a small bag of rice in the bottom of the form to hold it down and in place, so I sewed a little polar fleece sleeve to hold the rice.
It is quite comfortable and not too hot, though it does move up a little at times (maybe I need more rice?)
The bras are only $10-15 so worth a try and come in fun colours.