A home for unused breast forms

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purplemb
purplemb Member Posts: 1,542
edited June 2014 in Living Without Reconstruction After a Mastectomy

Ok here is a crazy idea, but I actually have a few forms at home that I don't like, nothing wrong with them just not me...so I know there are women out there with little or no insurance.. I would like to help...
Send me your forms that you no longer wear...I will find a loving home for it or them...please make sure you note the size and side...

www.pinkstock.webuda.com

Please I have the ball rolling in my area and will be starting a list...PM me thank you in advance...

Thanks so much...

(another one of my crazy ideas)....MB

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  • purplemb
    purplemb Member Posts: 1,542
    edited May 2007

    bumping, thank you

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  • jenni__ca
    jenni__ca Member Posts: 461
    edited May 2007
    ok I will email you purplemb
    I have a couple of bras with soft light stuffers ... I wore one once and the other never .... if this is ok I'll ship them out to you ... need any scarves, hats, etc?
    hugs
    jenni__ca
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  • purplemb
    purplemb Member Posts: 1,542
    edited May 2007
    Jenni thanks, whatever you want to send I'm sure could help someone in need..
    thanks so much
    MB
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  • purplemb
    purplemb Member Posts: 1,542
    edited May 2007
    bumping...no one else has any proth...just sitting around, and as jenni said, scarves, hats wigs?....thanks for all your help...
    MB
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  • ocinny414
    ocinny414 Member Posts: 123
    edited May 2007
    MB
    Wish I could help you, this is such a great idea. I am in need of a breast form myself. My insurance doesn't cover them. I need a size 9 and the bra size is a 42D. If you know of anyone who has one please PM me. I would greatly appreciate it and would gladly help your cause if I could,
    Thanks,
    Cindy
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  • purplemb
    purplemb Member Posts: 1,542
    edited May 2007
    Cindy please PM with your particulars...and a address...I have some women who are knitting for me...I Love my knitted proth...if you are interested?....an dI will keep you on my wish list....
    MB


    MB
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  • purplemb
    purplemb Member Posts: 1,542
    edited February 2009

    I would like to bump this up... many women in need, or just hanging on to "foobs" they don't use, pass it on

    MB..my closet is growing

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  • a3n6na
    a3n6na Member Posts: 17
    edited February 2009

    Could I have an address to mail the breast forms to.  Thank you for organizing this effort. Pat

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  • mason204
    mason204 Member Posts: 570
    edited February 2009

     A great idea!

    How about a barter?  I'm also a knitter of prothesis' and have made about 20 pair for others in all sizes.  I'd be happy to make some in exchange for a swim form.  If you happen to come across one (I was a 36B originally but am now, I'm told a 36A - my current ABC form is a size 3), I'd be happy to work something out in exchange.

    Cheryl.

    Oops, I forgot I need two forms now, not just one.  Keep forgetting I no longer have the right breast anymore. Surprised

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  • purplemb
    purplemb Member Posts: 1,542
    edited February 2009

    Mason I will check my stash and see what I have.. give me a few days.. I am not onlne much over the weekends

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  • nobleanna007
    nobleanna007 Member Posts: 641
    edited February 2009

    Hi

     I had a Bilt/Recon with expanders and lost one due to infection after a month. I have been living for a year with a sock stuck in my bra, but I am going back to work and I don't want to readjust myself in frount of people. I am having a diep done in the fall since it will be a full year from Rads. I would appreciate any help. I don't know about size??? But my bra size is a 38c and my expanded size fits perfect in it. I wish he would take the other side out it would make it so much easier. I waited cause I thought I would be having surgery by now, but do to my physical condition and how long I have been going through TX they want me to take a break and to be honest I need it also.

        I have a bunch of wigs never worn and hats I would gladly exchange.

          Thank-you so much for this thread and even if I you can't help me I would still gladly send what I have. Just PM me so I can get your address.

                                               Thanks again,

                                                 Bridget

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  • purplemb
    purplemb Member Posts: 1,542
    edited February 2009

    Bridget, PM in your box, no problem I am on the "job"...lol.. hugs.. I too have one side issues.. feel free to call...

    hugs to all that can help..

    MB

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  • Sher
    Sher Member Posts: 540
    edited February 2009

    I have a couple bras that I never wore.  Can you send me your address please?   This is such a great idea........is it possible to get this thread "stickied" to the top somehow?

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  • susan13
    susan13 Member Posts: 732
    edited February 2009

    I was thinking of something like this the other day myself.  I have an Amoena mastectomy bra, size large, with the 2 drain pockets and 2 breast pads. I only wore it several times.  I would love to give it to someone who is in need of it cause they are $50, not small change these days especially for something u only need for a week or two.  You can PM if you need or know of someone that can use it.

    Sue

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  • purplemb
    purplemb Member Posts: 1,542
    edited February 2009

    Sher sent you a pm..thanks

    you too Sue..

    thanks for thinking of others

    MB

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  • anianiau
    anianiau Member Posts: 182
    edited March 2009

    Here's an alternate choice. The local chapter of the Amercan Cancer Society often accepts forms. Some of them maintain a wigs & headgear closet, from which women can borrow.

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  • nobleanna007
    nobleanna007 Member Posts: 641
    edited March 2009

    purplemb,

       I want to personally thank-you for the time and money sending us things we need!! I would be happy to help out also if you need the help!! You are a Angel and a true sister!!!!  I am going to send along some wigs and the ones that don't fit. Do you need any flop hats, I know we get alot of knit ones but I do have some flop hats and good winter hats. Let me know. I am just so thank-ful to you that I do not have to put a sock in my bra anymore!!!!!! Thank-you, Thank-you!!! And if you ever come up this way in Maine I would treat you to a good ole fashion Lobster Bake!!! your a very special and caring person for doing this!!!!!!

                                                           BIG HUGS-BRIDGET!!!!!!!

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  • 3boys4me
    3boys4me Member Posts: 319
    edited March 2009

    I just had reconstruction 3 weeks ago and now have three forms (one is a swim form) that I will no longer be using, and a few bras.  PM me your address and I will gladly send them.  Thank you so much for doing this - it's great!

    Lisa 

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  • purplemb
    purplemb Member Posts: 1,542
    edited March 2009

    Bridgett.. so glad you got the box of love.....please feel free to send anything you may no longer need.. others sure will.. I have been blessed with an understanding famliy... lol boobs al over my house.. and people like you who send me things .. the world is a better place with love...

    ohhh and my DH will be online looking for a car show this summer up your way...lol.. raod trip he said...

    I, and those who pass it on, are happy for you and glad we can help..

    luv

    MB.. ps visit pinkstock this summer..

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  • Desny
    Desny Member Posts: 371
    edited March 2009

    Dear Purplemb,

    I am almost finished with my reconstruction journey.  I am having my exchange surgery on Thursday of this week.

    I have a few breast forms that I won't be needing and a number of bras.  Form a left breast,  size is  5 and a 6, bras are 38 B.

    If you would like to redistribute them I would gladly send them to you.  Please email me your address. 

    It will take me a few weeks as I will be reconvering from exchange and lift but would like them to go to someone who is in need.  Thanks

    Shirley

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  • purplemb
    purplemb Member Posts: 1,542
    edited March 2009

    Ok ladies... I have been busy sending "bobs" all over... My closet is getting empty.. I do NOT charge anything for this service and I can only do it with the kindness of all of you..

    If you have anything thatyou would like to send on PM and I will et you know how to get ahold of me..

    thanks so much

    MB

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  • swest
    swest Member Posts: 680
    edited March 2009

    MB - What a great idea!  I am starting reconstruction but as soon as I am finished I will send them your way.  What a "god send" you are to do this!

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  • purplemb
    purplemb Member Posts: 1,542
    edited March 2009

    swest,, thanks for helping out... all the angels are not in heaven..

    Mb

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  • purplemb
    purplemb Member Posts: 1,542
    edited May 2009

    Bumping

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  • purplemb
    purplemb Member Posts: 1,542
    edited June 2009

    Please I have been very busy passing on the love..my closet is emptying fast.. I sure could use some help filling my closet ...

    thank you..

    MAry Beth

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  • jenni__ca
    jenni__ca Member Posts: 461
    edited July 2009

    hiya purple - box on it's way ... no forms but there is a mast surgical camisole in there ... it looks like i already sent all of my chemo scarves to you in the last batch ...

    hugs and thanks for all you do !

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  • purplemb
    purplemb Member Posts: 1,542
    edited July 2009

    jenni, once again thanks.. for all you are involved in..

    big hugs..

    Mb

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  • farila_1966
    farila_1966 Member Posts: 224
    edited July 2009

    Hi Purple .. Nice to see you are back. I will get in touch with you soon. Have taken up part time job and very busy adjusting to the changed schedule

    love and hugs

    Farila

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  • purplemb
    purplemb Member Posts: 1,542
    edited July 2009

    Farila, just logged on to find you.. great minds think alike...

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  • still-me
    still-me Member Posts: 34
    edited July 2009

    Hi,

    I was just on the phone this morning asking my advocate where I can bras.  My insurance won't cover the cost.  I had a right mastectomy on June 23rd. and am going back to work soon.  I was a 34-B.  I have no idea how the forms work as to their sizes but I know that a sock in the bra is not working.  I would love it if you have something that would work for me.

    Thank you so much for creating this thread!!!!!  And thanks to all of you who are sending in your longer needed things-and CONGRATS!!!!!!

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