Prosthetics?
thanks!
jill
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Hi jdubious.
I lost my right breast in '86 and my left one in '88 and have had no reconstruction. Believe me, I have tried EVERYTHING over the last 20 years.
The best solution I have found for the problem you mention is shoulder pads. YUP Shoulder pads. Remove them from a dress and insert them (one or two until you fill that 'air space') into the cover of your prosthesis or the bra pocket. They are held securely in place, they are soft and comfortable, and since they are behind your breast form, not even your hair-dresser will know for sure! HaHa! Couldn't resist that one.
God bless, hun, and I hope your reconstruction is a breeze for you when you get to have it.0 -
Thanks for the idea! I knew shoulder pads had to be good for something. I'm also glad to hear that it's not just me. Shoulder pads here I come!unknown said:Hi jdubious.
I lost my right breast in '86 and my left one in '88 and have had no reconstruction. Believe me, I have tried EVERYTHING over the last 20 years.
The best solution I have found for the problem you mention is shoulder pads. YUP Shoulder pads. Remove them from a dress and insert them (one or two until you fill that 'air space') into the cover of your prosthesis or the bra pocket. They are held securely in place, they are soft and comfortable, and since they are behind your breast form, not even your hair-dresser will know for sure! HaHa! Couldn't resist that one.
God bless, hun, and I hope your reconstruction is a breeze for you when you get to have it.
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You might want to consider seeing a fitter in the lingerie dept at one of the better department stores. I had problems during my reconstruction so I have what I describe as "fraternal twins" not "identical". They were able to recommend some pads that I use when I wear body forming tops, etc. The nice thing is that the pads are same ones used by the "average/normal" woman so there isn't the additional expense you sometimes see with items that are "specially designed for breast cancer" survivors.
Mary0
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