Clothes to wear after summer mastectomy?

LoveK9s

Hoping you can provide suggestions on what to wear (what you've worn) during the summer (warm/hot climate) after having a mastectomy. Most of the recommendations I'm finding (and I may not be searching correctly) recommend zipped hoodies, etc. but I know that will be too hot. Having a unilateral mastectomy in June, plan to have a TE and I understand that button down/zippered shirts are best but the ones I'm finding seem to be on the "fitted" side so may not work for drains and/or whatever bra/camisole the PS has me wear (currently am a larger breast size). Do you have any specific suggestions (if you have web links that would be great) for nice tops, dresses, etc. that can be worn during the heat of summer? Thanks!

NotVeryBrave

There seem to be an abundance of tops with elastic necklines in the stores lately. I think they can be worn on or off the shoulder and are kind of full. That's what I've been wearing a lot.

I bought them large enough that I can pull them on from the bottom, up my legs. The fullness covered the drains and the giant surgical bra.

Jackster51

I found a couple of really oversized button downs. Can't remember where, but if you have a day to hit a mall, I think you'll find some things that will work for you. I think easier in person, so you have a better idea of size and getting in and out of it. Good luck :-)

ready2bedone

I bought a couple of button up shirts at Walmart two sizes too big and they are perfect. I am just one week post op, so these fit over the lovely postop bra thingy and four drains. I wish they'd had a few more in other colors because as it is, hubby is having to do laundry for me every other day.

SummerAngel

My BMX was exactly two years ago today, and to prepare I just bought a couple of cheap button-down shirts one size too big and summer pj's of the same type from Kohl's. They worked great.