Mastectomy bra fitting

LM525

how long after mastectomy surgery is it before they fit you for a mastectomy bra

Wendiwithani

I was fitted about four weeks after my surgery, if I remember correctly.

ksusan

I tried 6 months after and was still too sore in the underarms. Be sure you get someone who knows what they're doing.

LM525

Thanks Wendiwithani I wasn't given a lot of post surgery information have had to do my own research. I see you're from Corona Ca I am too. Not sure how PM works on this site but feel free to PM m

LM525

hi ksusan I do notice it burns under my arm I had Lt MX SNB 7/15/16 I also notice I have pains where my breast used to be I don't know what's normal and what isn't Thankfully I see the BS PA Monday hope the drain comes out This is a whole different wor

ksusan

LM525, at a week out, that's all normal .

LM525

hi kksusan thanks I was quite concerned that I had the weird pain I guess I have to take a step back sometimes I feel like I won't be able to do normal things again that's kinda scary

ksusan

It will take a while, but one day you'll reach for a glass in a high cupboard and think, "wow, that was easy!"

LM525

ksusan looking forward to that day as it is I can't drive am going stir crazy! Thank God for this sit