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.

@Pip47 Many find wearing a bra no problem, others find it hurts. Much depends on where the surgery incision is. You will probably need a non wire bra.

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.

Try and see if this link helpshttps://www.bcna.org.au/resources/my-care-kit/

@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!!!

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18 Replies

June1952
Member
6 years ago
I cannot see that box you say to tick re email address ... I am not too computer literate, though.
I went into account options and edit profile then clicked at the top of that page. The profile came up but nothing would change.
Giovanna_BCNA
Member
6 years ago
Hello @Afraser, @Summerhill38
Thanks for letting me know I will inform our developers.
regards
Giovanna_BCNA
Member
6 years ago
Hello @Pip47
Just to reassure you, your email address is not public and is part of your profile.
I have just noted that there is a box you tick if you want others to see your email, but you have not ticked this box.
Pip47
Member
6 years ago
@Giovanna_BCNA
Have added area I live in but cannot delete my email address which I do not want public.
June1952
Member
6 years ago
@Giovanna_BCNA
Nor can I ! Thanks
Afraser
Member
6 years ago
@Giovanna_BCNA
I still can’t edit my profile either.
Giovanna_BCNA
Member
6 years ago
Hello@pip47
To add your location you need to go into your profile, choose edit profile and add.
regards
Sister
Member
6 years ago
@Giovanna_BCNA ? re: @pip47 site problems
kmakm
Member
6 years ago
@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
Pip47
Member
6 years ago
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.