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bhd1
bhd1 Member Posts: 3,874
edited June 2014 in Lymphedema

what do you wear under this so you don't look so compressed?

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  • Binney4
    Binney4 Member Posts: 8,609
    edited April 2014

    barb, I'm not understanding your question. Could you expand a bit? 

    Thanks!
    Binney

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  • bhd1
    bhd1 Member Posts: 3,874
    edited April 2014

    i had a lumpectomy. So i do not wear  prothestesis.  I need sonething though because it looks awkward 

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  • Binney4
    Binney4 Member Posts: 8,609
    edited April 2014

    Okay, you mean the WearEase compresses your breasts and flattens them? You can get a couple of thinner prostheses that some women use to fill out their breasts if they're not the same size, and wear it in the pockets, but in that case I'd wear it inside out, because that way the prostheses don't get as smashed as they do if it's right-side-in. I've had bilateral mastectomies and no recon, and I wear mine inside out--works fine. I will say that the design of the WearEase seems to be less of a problem than the ones like Bellisse, that make it look like you're smuggling a loaf of bread. Hope that helps, and hopefully others will be along with their suggestions.

    Hugs,
    Binney

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  • bhd1
    bhd1 Member Posts: 3,874
    edited April 2014

    where might I find a thinner prostheses?

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  • Binney4
    Binney4 Member Posts: 8,609
    edited April 2014

    Barb, there's a product called a "partial" prosthesis, and any prosthesis fitter can help you with them. The other option would be those stitched forms that you can fill with however much fiberfill you want. The American Cancer Society's TLC catalog sells them.

    OneBabBoob is the expert on this stuff. I'll go see if I can rustle her up.
    Binney

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  • OneBadBoob
    OneBadBoob Member Posts: 1,386
    edited April 2014

    Hi Barb

    I share your problem with the wearEase slimmer, Bellisse and other compression bras.  Check this out:  http://www.barenecessities.com/search.aspx?Nu=p_p...

    And if you have a Bare  Necessities around you (or another intimate apparel store) you can go in with your wearEase slimmer on and try various "breast enhancers" in the pockets and see how you feel about the comfort and look.  They are a very helpful store, in my opinion.

    Wear or bring a somewhat clingy top to get a good opinion of how it will look under your clothing.

    When ordering online I would call to check their return policy.  With so many choices you want to be able to return anything that you are not happy with.

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