Unilateral-single prosthesis

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lola12
lola12 Member Posts: 127
edited June 2014 in Living Without Reconstruction After a Mastectomy

Hi all- I can use some help. I had a single mastectomy back in October, with reduction on the other side. While my one side is now a B plus, my prosthesis is so heavy that people can see right down my shirt into my bra to see my incision. The prosthesis (amoebna) seems heavy that it makes a gap. I tried cami's but they make my hot flashes so much worse. I tried sewing in some lace at top but it does the same thing as the bra. I would like to not wear the prosthesis, but was told that would be bad for my posture. Any one have this issue? Any suggestions? I am slowly trying to change my wardrobe to higher cut tops, but I would just like to wear the shirts that I have. Thanks so much.

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  • BoobsinaBox
    BoobsinaBox Member Posts: 550
    edited April 2011

    Lola, you might consider Silique Comfort-Lite which is a three-layer form..cloth on the back, microbeads in the middle, and silicone on the outside.  Comfortable, hugable, and quite a bit lighter than all silicone.  My size 4 weighs about 3 oz, while my silicone size 5 weighs 7-8oz.  Check BreastFree.org, a not for profit site started by our sister Barbara (Erica is her screen name).  She offers all sorts of info and stories from others on these boards.  Good luck!

    Dawn 

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  • Sherbear
    Sherbear Member Posts: 215
    edited May 2011

    I'm smaller than you with my form only being only a size 1 and I can't stand it and never wear it.  The shape is odd to me, it's too big and it's a pain so I have taken to wearing really light support sport bras from Lulu Lemon that I love and I feel so much better in (it kind of flattens my remaining boob which I'm totally okay with).  I realize it's not for everyone, but I just thought I'd post it to give another idea.  Best of luck to you!

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  • BonnieK
    BonnieK Member Posts: 655
    edited May 2011

    Hi Lola,

    I have the same issue you are describing and still have not found a solution other than wearing crew necks and higher cut tops.  The pocketed bra with prosthesis is hot, heavy and uncomfortable and I had so much tissue removed that the prosthesis always shows at the top.  I have a lot of scar tissue so the band of the bra hurts my ribs by the end of every day.  I'll post if I come up with a good solution, and hope you will do the same.  Good luck to you.....  

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  • Faith316
    Faith316 Member Posts: 2,431
    edited May 2011

    I also had uni-mx in Feb. 2010 and I also want to just wear the shirts I have.  Of course with some, there is just no way but most of them I just wear.  In some, you can see that I have had surgery if they slip down just a little.  My thought is that I will do the best I can to keep myself covered but if someone happens to notice my sunken chest, etc., then so be it.  I had surgery.  It is part of my life and I'm not going to spend all day worrying if someone might notice.  I actually don't mind my prosthesis.  It came with a little fabric cover in the box.  The girl who fitted me for my prosthesis said not to even bother with the little cover but I disagree.  It gives another layer of cloth between my prosthesis and I am more comfortable when I use it.  In fact, I went online and ordered several extra of them so I always have some clean ones available.

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  • hymil
    hymil Member Posts: 826
    edited May 2011

    Faith I would like to get a few more covers as i find they get hot and sticky so quickly especially when I exercise. I tried to sew one, but it came out with ridges on the chest side not comfortable. Where did you get yours from? Thankyou.

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  • Faith316
    Faith316 Member Posts: 2,431
    edited June 2011

     hymil --- I can't remember right off hand, but I think I can look and find out for you.  Give me a day or so to look and I'll get back to you.

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  • Faith316
    Faith316 Member Posts: 2,431
    edited June 2011

    I haven't forgotten about looking for you hymil, just haven't gotten to it.  I am a teacher and the last week of school is crazy, but I'm done now, so will have time to check.  Sorry!

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  • Faith316
    Faith316 Member Posts: 2,431
    edited June 2011

    Found it.  I bought them at www.parkmastectomy.com   

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  • hymil
    hymil Member Posts: 826
    edited June 2011
    Thank you very much Faith Smile  Happy holiday!
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