I don't know who to ask but after removal of milk ducts can I wear a bra straight away as I would be very uncomfortable with the other breast if this is not possible.
Your Breast care nurse may be able to supply you with a special 'Berlei Bra' for free (donated by Berlei to BC patients, post op.) It is a quality soft bra that does up from the front instead of the back, so you put it on like a jacket.
Failing that - KMart and other shops have a lot of 'pull over' bras (Ahaa Bra is one of them) and they often come in a pack of 3 - white, beige & black!
I hope you are able to find one that suits you. xx
Arpie Thank you for answering, I don't have any underwire bras so that part is good. the Ahaa bras I couldn't use as I can't use them now as they don't have enough support.
@Pip47 My lumpectomy scar is on the outer bottom corner of my right breast, right where the seam of most bras sit - ouch!
The most comfortable bras that I found are sold in Target. They are front hooking post surgical bras, very soft and the side seam is approximately 2 cm away from my scar.
They are so very comfortable I am still wearing them 2 years post surgery. The bra sizes are 12 to 22 in a cup range of B to D. They have a pocket for a prothesis if required.
I found that after surgery I could not fasten back hooking bras, my right arm would not cooperate.
My only "whinge" about them is that the straps are not adjustable (not really a problem) and they look like "granny" bras!!!
@Pip47 Berlei is a sponsor of BCNA so if you log on to the Berlei website & sign up, you can get a discount of 50% off RRP by entering the code MYCARE50% at the checkout. I know its hard buying online sometimes but they specialise in post-op bras & they have a free return policy within 30 days. Good luck xx
Sister I am in the Dandenong Ranges tried putting that on my profile does not want to work. I didn't know my email address was going to to shown will have to call the website on Monday to have it removed.
@Pip47 There's an excellent shop in Croydon which specialises in this area. Their fitters have seen everything and don't bat an eyelid. It's called Femmeline. Check it out. K xox