Cloth Cover w/Prothesis

tos
tos Member Posts: 376
edited June 2014 in Living Without Reconstruction After a Mastectomy
Cloth Cover w/Prothesis
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  • tos
    tos Member Posts: 376
    edited March 2008

    In each box with my prosthesis is a cloth cover w/an opening. Can someone tell me what this is for?  It is too small for the prosthesis.

    Thanks

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  • Erica3681
    Erica3681 Member Posts: 1,916
    edited March 2008

    That is probably a breast form cover. It's meant to be used over the breast form if you wish to wear the form in an unpocketed bra. Or sometimes it can be used as an extra shield against perspiration through the pockets. The cover should fit very snugly and, hopefully, look smooth under your bra. Perhaps you were given the wrong size. In any event, it might be a good idea to take it back to your fitter and have her take a look.

    Barbara

    BreastFree.org 

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  • Binney4
    Binney4 Member Posts: 8,609
    edited March 2008

    I use mine all the time (but then I live in the desert, where sweating is a year-round hazard Tongue out). I find they are too small and they tend to move around and get crooked if I have the seams on the inside, so I always use them with the seams on the outside. That way they fit well and stay put on the prosthesis. They have to be washed so I usually order an extra cover when I get new prostheses.

    Be well,

    Binney 

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  • tos
    tos Member Posts: 376
    edited March 2008

    Ah thank you ladies!  I really don't think the prosthetics will fit in there but I'll give it another try.  Thanks again,

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  • GEECH
    GEECH Member Posts: 140
    edited March 2008

    Does anyone have a problem with your bra straps coming off your shoulders.  I tighten them and they still fall.  My breast surg. said that its a common problem with mast and prosthesis.  

    Geech

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  • lbmt
    lbmt Member Posts: 80
    edited March 2008

    geech.

    its best if you have a profession prostetic lady fit you

    and she will get the right fit for you, so that the straps will

    not keep falling,, hugs lbmt

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  • msphil
    msphil Member Posts: 1,536
    edited April 2008

    Hi sweetie, it is a breast form cover. msphil(L)mast. going on 15 yrs cancer free Praise the Lord

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  • OLBinNJ
    OLBinNJ Member Posts: 236
    edited April 2008

    GEECH,

         If your bra straps fall down, try using wardrobe or fashion tape.  It's double sided tape made to be used for revealing clothes, to keep from showing too much.  It works great.  You can get it at Bed Bath and Beyond, Victorias Secret, and the Playtex, Hahnes outlets.

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  • Jenniferz
    Jenniferz Member Posts: 541
    edited April 2008

    Msphil,

    You give me hope!! 15 years ----yahoo!!

    Jennifer

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