Bras for post reconstruction on one side only

I am sure you have checked with your cancer center for advice> I had 2 lumpectomies, so no experience-but I do see misc items at Drs office that can be purchased and helped out with info..

good luck I am sure someone will give you some Helpful info.

Denise

I had a mastectomy on the right side and eventually had a silicone implant on t hat side. I had a breast lift/reduction on the other (non-cancer) side at the time I got the implant. My surgeon (female) suggested a sports/compression bra called a Sassyback. It is pulled on over the  head. I just looked at the label and it says it is made of 92% microfiber nylon and 8% spandex. Although I have a couple of "regular" bras, I prefer the Sassyback as it is extremely comfortable. Even with the breast reduction I am still pretty full breasted but this bra is supportive and comfortable.

IRENE

Hi. You may want to try the website breastcancer.org. Since that website only deals with breast cancer, different issues of breast cancer are made into forums.

There is one forum called Living Without Reconstruction After a Mastectomy. There are many women on there that could certainly  help you!

Also, I would look for a Mastectomy shop or boutique near you. They are shops that deal with mastectomy products and/or treatment needs (wigs, scarves, hats, LE gear, etc) AND make sure there are certified fitters there.

I have one about 30 minutes north of me that was really good.

I have soft sports bra like types that zip up the front and have pouches for prosthetics.

I am not sure when you had your surgery. You will want to wait until you are healed enough to wear one. The bras and prosthetics (fake boobs), are covered by insurance with a doctor's prescription.

I hear that Nordstrom's has a great selection as well with certified fitters.

I definitely agree that wearing underwires after surgery is probably not a good idea.

If  you find a mastectomy boutique/shop, make sure you are very specific in what you are looking for.

Ask your insurance company what places they allow you to buy mastectomy products from and if there are any internet sites available.

Did you use a mastectomy camisole for after your surgery? You could use that. Or they have nice soft pocketed camisole/tank tops that you could wear a prosthetic in the mastectomy side. 

If you are getting a mastectomy prosthetic, make sure you get a certified fitter and a prescription from your doctor to get it paid by insurance. There are many different types of prosthetics and I hope you find a place that has multiple types, so you could see them for yourself. Some are heavier, some are lighter, some are like puffs of cotton and lighter, some are more like flesh and tisssue with a nipple, some are for swimming. 

There are many options out there for us, it just takes a little looking around for it (or a little help from us ).

I wish you the best of look in your search.