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To wear a bra or not?

survgal
survgal CSN Member Posts: 13
edited March 2014 in Breast Cancer #1
Hello! Having surgery Tuesday, right breast lumpectomy and reduction of both breasts.
How long until the swelling goes down and when can I purchase a bra? Feel very uncomfortable w/o wearing one.
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  • VickiSam
    VickiSam CSN Member Posts: 9,079 Member
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    Survgal .. we are all different .. so the best thing to do
    in my humble opinion is talk with your Plastic surgeon - he/she will instruct you -- In my case - 2 weeks.

    Purchase 1 or 2 inexpensive sports bra's at Wal Mart of Target - no more than $12.00 -- purchase 1 size larger so you can support your breast at night -- no underwire, no extra supoort - just plain jane sports bra - .


    Strength and Courage:

    Vicki Sam
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  • DianeBC
    DianeBC CSN Member Posts: 3,881 Member
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    VickiSam said:

    Survgal .. we are all different .. so the best thing to do
    in my humble opinion is talk with your Plastic surgeon - he/she will instruct you -- In my case - 2 weeks.

    Purchase 1 or 2 inexpensive sports bra's at Wal Mart of Target - no more than $12.00 -- purchase 1 size larger so you can support your breast at night -- no underwire, no extra supoort - just plain jane sports bra - .


    Strength and Courage:

    Vicki Sam

    I agree with Vicki Sam. Ask
    I agree with Vicki Sam. Ask your plastic surgeon and I know he will know so much better than any of us could say what you should do.

    Good luck to you!


    Hugs, Diane
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  • sbmly53
    sbmly53 CSN Member Posts: 1,522
    #4
    Also agree,
    Sports bra or a cami with shelf bra. 10 months from surgery and I still have problems with underwire - it hits right at the incision. Finally found a decent no wire.

    Sue
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