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Linda54
Linda54 Member Posts: 2,689
edited June 2014 in Working on Your Fitness
Need a great support sports bra
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  • Linda54
    Linda54 Member Posts: 2,689
    edited September 2008

    I will be having exchange on Oct 20.  When I get back to running I want to protect my new girls and wear the best support sports bra on the market.  I need your help in finding one.

    October 25 will be our 11th Race for the Cure and I have ran all of them as a survivor. Do you think I will be able to walk the 3.1 miles since my exchange will be the Monday before?  I am now a survivor for the 2nd time. 

    Thanks for all your help

    Linda

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  • AnneW
    AnneW Member Posts: 4,050
    edited September 2008

    I'm trying to remember what I was able to do within a week of my exchange. It was only about 5 months ago, but I had nerve pain as a complication, so I may not be the best judge. I remember doing 20 minutes on the treadmill 6 days post-op. I was still fatigued from anesthesia, I believe. I'm quite active, but don't know that I would have been able to do a 5k then. See how your doc feels about it--you could still have dressings on...

    Title 9 has great sports bras. You can find their catalog on line. I'm finding that I need less support now that I'm finally getting used to the new "girls"--but I haven't tried running braless yet.

    I'm a two-timer, two. Best of luck,

    Anne

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  • bomber410
    bomber410 Member Posts: 564
    edited October 2008

    I second Title Nine's recommendation.  I love the Barbells to signify the type of build fit for the bra. 

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  • Linda54
    Linda54 Member Posts: 2,689
    edited October 2008

    Thanks Anne and bomber410.  I will check them out!!

    Best wishes

    Linda

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  • sbmolee
    sbmolee Member Posts: 1,085
    edited October 2008

    Linda54 - Your question of ability to walk a week after exchange...I think it depends on how well you tolerate the surgery and whether you have drains.  I had exchange on 9/19 and took NO pain meds when sent home.  The next day I was shopping the mall and Costco.  I was walking 3-5 miles on day 3.  I had no drains, no complication, implants.    If you do well after surgery - you should be able to walk.

    Good luck with your surgery!!

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  • Linda54
    Linda54 Member Posts: 2,689
    edited October 2008

    sbmolee,   I will have 2 drains that will come out Thur after Mon surgery.  I did well after my bi-lateral mast/LD flaps surgery so I am confident that I will be able to walk the Race for the Cure.

    Hope you are loving your new girls.

    Thanks, Linda

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  • sbmolee
    sbmolee Member Posts: 1,085
    edited October 2008

    Thanks Linda - I DO love the new girls.  So much softer than the implants and not so prominent! 

    Hope you do well in your walk! 

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  • roseg
    roseg Member Posts: 3,133
    edited October 2008

    If you're used to walking I think you'll be able to. Be sure to get enough fluids.

    I would look for a bra that does not pull over your head. I think that was hard post exchange and I prefered one that fastened in front. With implants you really don't need a huge amount of support. You may be able to get along with a leisure type bra with fasteners. You aren't going to run are you? 

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  • Linda54
    Linda54 Member Posts: 2,689
    edited October 2008

    Rose

    I do not like sports bras that are pullover.  They are so hard to put on and take off.  I like the hooks also.  No I am not going to run Race for the Cure this year.  I will be walking.  Either the 5k or the 1 mile.  Depends on how I am feeling.

    Thanks

    Linda

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  • sheesh1961
    sheesh1961 Member Posts: 240
    edited October 2008

    Hi, I just had my exchange this past Thursday, and I'm also looking for a good bra to wear for exercising. (I definitely feel like I'm ready to start walking again!) I'd love a sports bra that fastens in front, but haven't seen one. My PS told me I need to wear a snug-fitting bra 24/7 for 3 weeks to keep the implants from shifting while the tissue grows back in to hold them in place (I have textured silicone, Allergan Natrelle 400cc). Right now I'm wearing a Playtex 18-hour bra and feel like my mother! LOL  Is the Title 9 bra front-close?

    Sheila

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  • sbmolee
    sbmolee Member Posts: 1,085
    edited October 2008

    Title9 has about 20-30 sports bras rated by amount of support.  Also try champion.com and look at their spots bras  - all on sale right now for 19.99, they have a couple front zip styles.  I just bought three that were the same as on the Title9 site.

    Congrats on your exchange.  My exchange of 9/19 and I also have Allergan Natrelle - 460cc's.  I did not have to wear a sports bra afterwards. 

    Are you going to get nipples and tats? Or 3D? or skip altogether?

    Best of luck!

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  • Linda54
    Linda54 Member Posts: 2,689
    edited October 2008

    sbmolee:

    Thanks for the info on www.championusa.com

     and that is a great price at $19.99 for all bras.  I ordered 2 of the zip front sports bras.  I want to be prepared if my PS wants me to wear one. 

    Yes, I want to finish and look as natural as I can.  I do not want Barbie boobs.  I think I would be happier with recon nipps and tattooed areolas.  Are you happy with your Allergan?

    Linda

    UPDATE:

    WOW I got my 2 new sports bras today the 15th.  I like them.  They do not fit tight like I thought they would. 

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  • rockwell_girl
    rockwell_girl Member Posts: 1,710
    edited October 2008
    Linda a week after my exchange my husband and I went for a 4 mile walk.  After about 3 miles my arm was a little soar so I tried to just keep it by my side and not swing it.  I'm sure you'll do just fine.  Before my mastectomy I did get some sport bras that zipped in the front from JC Pennys and Younkers but they weren't cheap Undecided .  $19.99 sounds like a really good deal Laughing
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  • sbmolee
    sbmolee Member Posts: 1,085
    edited October 2008

    Linda - Yes great price!  The exact bra from Title 9 for 40.00 is on sale at champion for 19.99. I also have a couple champion zip front from JCP but not enough support for running.  I have nip surgery Dec4 and tattoos after the nips heal.  I LOVE my new Allergan boobs!   Very natural feeling.

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  • Linda54
    Linda54 Member Posts: 2,689
    edited October 2008

    Thanks rockwell_girl and sbmolee

    sbmolee, glad that you are so happy with your allergan boobs.  I hope I will be :)    I will have those new sports bras in time for my exchange incase my PS wants me to wear one 24/7.  Don't know what he will want me to do.  I even got free shipping!!!!!!!!

    rockwell_girl,  so I should not be swinging my arms when I walk the Race for the Cure.  This year I will be walking with all the survivors instead of trying to win the Suvivors Division of the run.  I will have a lot more fun!!!!! :)

    The best to both of you.  This time next week I will be preparing myself for my exchange.  woohoo

    Linda

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  • annie06
    annie06 Member Posts: 156
    edited October 2008
    I also ordered from the Champion website for $19.99! What a great deal and thank you for the info! I hope they fit well and I am happy with them. I even was able to get FREE shipping through new account status...can't beat it! Thanks again for the info! Can't wait to hit the road running! Laughing
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  • Linda54
    Linda54 Member Posts: 2,689
    edited October 2008

    Annie

    The free shipping is through the end of this year!!!

    I received my sports bras yesterday and tried one this morning during my run.  Don't fit as tight as I thought  they would.  Also I have some trouble with the zipper with I am putting it on.  May just take some practice.  I ordered the size I needed but now I think I sould have ordered a small. :(

    Let me know how you like yours.

    Linda

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  • annie06
    annie06 Member Posts: 156
    edited October 2008
    Size was difficult for me....and I hope they fit. According to standard measuring for bras....I am NOT the size I believe will fit....b/c of the implants? Make sense? I believe I am larger cup size than my measurements are telling me...but due to projection being different from a natural breast...the measurements can't be trusted...or that is my thought. We'll see how they do! And wow, I would LOVE to finish in the TOPS of our Race in the survivor category..have not yet had a whole year to get trained...maybe this year? Wink
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  • sbmolee
    sbmolee Member Posts: 1,085
    edited October 2008

    Just got my bras yesterday.  Have not tried them on yet.  I ordered three different styles and amount of support.  Not sure how much support I will need for running (never had boobs large enought to worry before!)

    Annie06 - I am not sure of size either.  I was measured but sometimes the bra from VS feel a bit too small or don't cover as much as I think the should.  Maybe the style?

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  • Linda54
    Linda54 Member Posts: 2,689
    edited October 2008

    I am sending the zipper front bras back.  I was not that pleased with them.  Wanted a tighter fit and the zipper was a problem for me.  I placed an order for the Powersleek Sports bra.  It has the hook in the back and molded cups so maybe it will satisfy me.  I ordered one in white and one in black.  This bra was sized like a regular bra.

    Linda

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  • sbmolee
    sbmolee Member Posts: 1,085
    edited October 2008

    Tried the bras on.  Love two of them - sending the third back.  It was more shapped and since I do not have nipples and areolas...it puckered.  It was also a pain to pull over my head AND hook in the back.  The two I kept have great support.  Back to the gym in about two weeks when I get cleared by PS.

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  • annie06
    annie06 Member Posts: 156
    edited October 2008

    One of mine came today...I will let you know which style/type and how I like it. I chose the ones with the MAX support. One is backordered...I ordered two diff. styles...so we'll see. I will let you girls know! And by the way....thankful that we are healthy enough to be shopping for sports bras!

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  • sbmolee
    sbmolee Member Posts: 1,085
    edited October 2008

    YES - very thankful we are healthy enough to be discussing sports bras.

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  • annie06
    annie06 Member Posts: 156
    edited October 2008

    The one I received did not fit....well....almost!!! Like you sbmolee, it puckered and I was disappointed! I am going to have to send it back and order one that is not as shaped and maybe that will be OK. I loved the style of this one particular one, it was the Powerback Wirefree Sports Bra. I have ordered the Powersleek Sports Bra and it is on backorder. Which ones were you happy with sbmolee?

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  • Linda54
    Linda54 Member Posts: 2,689
    edited October 2008

    My Powersleek Sports bra's arrived yesterday while I was having my exchange surgery.  It will be a while before I can try them on the see if I like them.  The description of the bra was that it has molded cups and I was surprised because they have soft cups and not the formed cups.

    My exchange went well.  The unveiling will be Thursday morning.  I can't wait.  I have been trying to take a peek and my DH said that I looked like a kid at Christmas. HA

    Linda 

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  • sbmolee
    sbmolee Member Posts: 1,085
    edited October 2008

    Linda - Congrats on your exchange.  Hope all is going well with recovery.  I too wanted to peek!   Did you have to have a surgibra or wraps?  All I went home with was tape that I could remove the next am and shower.  Hurt like heck to remove the tape.

    Good luck with the unveiling!!

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  • annie06
    annie06 Member Posts: 156
    edited October 2008

    Hey Linda

    Great news on your exchange! I was not bandaged, so....I was able to see the results and was very happy! Hope you are too! Now it is finding that RIGHT bra!?! Wink I want to ease back into running and until I get the right bra...I can't really...so now Linda, I am wondering if the Powersleek bra will not fit me either. Might have to go with something not formed. PS said the best thing is a wide band along the bottom of the bra to protect the 'capsule' that has been formed for the implant....will keep you girls posted and you do likewise! 

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  • Linda54
    Linda54 Member Posts: 2,689
    edited October 2008

    smbolee and annie,

    I am doing good.  I am wrapped.  Tried to get my friends to unwrap me yesterday to take a look but they were afraid to.  Guess I will have to wait til in the morning.  I looked more closely at the Powersleek bra and it has a wide band around the bottom and the inner layer of fabric is not stretcy fabric so I think it would keep your breast in place.  I will take one to my PS in the morning and get his approval or not.  Will let you know. 

    Hope I love my girls

    Linda

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  • sbmolee
    sbmolee Member Posts: 1,085
    edited October 2008

    Interesting website I found that shows a women running in each bra so you can see the bounce from the front and side view.  Lots of brands demonstrated.

    http://www.herroom.com/sports-bra-videos,301,30.html

    I will try to find the other site that show the internal support structure of each bra.

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  • Linda54
    Linda54 Member Posts: 2,689
    edited October 2008

    Thanks sbmolee!!!!   That is great video showing the bouncing.  I checked a few of them and it seemed like they all allow some bounce but the Coolmax Lunaire looked the best of the ones I looked at. 

    Linda

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