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  • meezers3
    meezers3 Member Posts: 95
    edited October 2015

    Congratulations Horsegirl!!

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  • ksusan
    ksusan Member Posts: 4,505
    edited October 2015

    Congratulations, Horsegirl!

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  • Outrunning
    Outrunning Member Posts: 178
    edited October 2015

    Yay Horsegirl

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  • Trvler
    Trvler Member Posts: 3,159
    edited October 2015

    Congrats, Horsegirl!

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  • Molly50
    Molly50 Member Posts: 3,773
    edited October 2015

    QMC, I need suggestions on how to get through rads while still supporting my sad little natural side, lol. I have some I am wearing now (non underwire per PS) but they are too in the band even though I got them bigger than usual plus the strap rubs on the TE so I can imagine it will not be comfortable once my skin gets more sensitive from rads. I don't mind spending money on maybe two bras.

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  • KBeee
    KBeee Member Posts: 5,109
    edited October 2015

    Molly, Everyone is different in how their skin responds, and your skin's response also depends on dose, etc. I had BMX so I did not wear a bra at all during rads. I do know that had I needed a bra, I could not have worn one the past 2 weeks or the week after rads finished. I am 7 days out now. Friends I have that have been in your situation have done the following...... gotten a few comfortable, sports bras a size larger. Get ones that are not binding at all, and are soft material....wear a cami under your bra....No matter what, go to Walmart and stock up on their $1.68 camis. I wore, and still wear these under everything. The marker and lotions ruin clothes otherwise. For the last few weeks, if you cannot wear a bra, wear a cami, and then several layes with something like a sweatshirt on top. You will want things that are loose. You may see a difference between your sides, but no one else will.

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  • Keys-Plez
    Keys-Plez Member Posts: 304
    edited October 2015

    HorseGirl....Congrats!!!! Rang The Bell.

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  • Molly50
    Molly50 Member Posts: 3,773
    edited October 2015

    Thank you, Kbeee! That is what I am looking for. I am finding there aren't too many posting that have rads after a mx and me having a umx makes it even harder. I will pick up some camis and at least one bigger sports bra. I have to wear something for work. My work clothing is on the dressier side.

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  • Keys-Plez
    Keys-Plez Member Posts: 304
    edited October 2015

    Molly....I wore a sports bra that was 2 sizes too big. I got the Fruit of the Loom, 3 in a pack, tank-style for $11 at Walmart. They're also on Amazon. They don't really support much, but they keep the girls from flopping. And the bra is so big that I could pull it down below my normal bra line so it didn't irritate that "skin fold" area. Also if I needed more support, I put a rolled up bathcloth under each breast. That also prevented skin to skin contact which is a heat-retaining, bacteria area. You can't tell the difference in the sizes of your boobs, cause you wind up with a singular uni-boob. You have to be creative as to what type of top to wear cause your headlights (if you have any) will be evident. Layers work good for that. I also loved my "cooling towel". I used it everyday.

    Amazon link: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00DL33TXS?psc=1&redirect=true&ref_=oh_aui_detailpage_o05_s00

    They are $19 for 3 on Amazon.

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  • Magnolia83
    Magnolia83 Member Posts: 99
    edited October 2015

    Molly50 I am in a similar boat...I had a UMX and RO wouldn't let me do an exchange before rads (and due to my PS leaving the practice unexpectedly, there was some confusion on whether or not I could get fills, so I didn't, even though now RO says I could have...ugh!) so I am trying to figure out how I'm going to get through rads being lopsided! Right now I put a form in a sports bra so that I'm even, but I'm thinking that when rads starts it may be uncomfortable with a form in there (and with a bra on)...but since I work, I can't really just go lopsided. I am thinking of taking the advice I read about here to get a sports bra a size or two larger, along with some of the famous Wal-Mart camis, and hopefully I can make that work. I'm thinking layers will have to be the name of the game! Either that or I may have to get creative with what I stuff with...maybe a rolled up cooling towel! Haha :)

    Anyway, sim is tomororow! RO says he wants to give me "some time to heal from chemo" but I am 3 weeks out from it already and feeling good so I'll see if I can convince him to start me ASAP!

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  • Keys-Plez
    Keys-Plez Member Posts: 304
    edited October 2015

    Magnolia...Maybe you can get an electric cooling towel!!! But it might be hard to hide the extension cord. LMAO!

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  • marijen
    marijen Member Posts: 3,731
    edited June 2016

    Keys-plez. I ordered! Hope they fit! Tell me how soon can I wear after lumpectomy and Axillary dissection?THANK YOU!

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  • Skysquirrel
    Skysquirrel Member Posts: 41
    edited October 2015

    LAST DAY!!!! Oh my, I am sooooo happy! Had a celebration margarita for lunch :) and my coworkers had my desk all decorated when I came back!

    Here is me ringing the bell!

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    And here is my freedom picture!!!

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  • Magnolia83
    Magnolia83 Member Posts: 99
    edited October 2015

    LOL Keys-Plez...I could just drag an extension cord around with me ;)

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  • queenmomcat
    queenmomcat Member Posts: 3,039
    edited October 2015

    Skysquirrel: so glad to see you walking away from the rads treatment area! Hope the margarita was good--certainly it was earned.

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  • Molly50
    Molly50 Member Posts: 3,773
    edited October 2015

    Congratulations Skysquirrel. What a great photo of you walking away! Magnolia, I am sorry you haven't had fills yet! I finished mine last week. RO would not let me start until I was done. I look sort of even in my bra with good support but braless looks pretty weird.

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  • Keys-Plez
    Keys-Plez Member Posts: 304
    edited October 2015

    Marijen...I'm sorry you're in our club. But here we are. After my lx I was in a snug surgical bra and was ordered to wear it for 3 days. After that, wear what is comfortable for you. I wore the sports bras for sleeping. But during the day, it was more comfortable for me to keep the girls from bouncing. So I wore a snug bra during the day. But I'm a C/D. If you're smaller, it might not matter.

    Bottom line...do what is comfortable for you. These sports bras give you a cheap option.

    During rads I swapped around with different styles. Basically I could wear anything for a day or 2. Then when that started rubbing, I would change to something else.

    Listen to your body and do what makes sense for you.

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  • ksusan
    ksusan Member Posts: 4,505
    edited October 2015

    Hooray, Jessica!

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  • Keys-Plez
    Keys-Plez Member Posts: 304
    edited October 2015

    SkySquirrel....Yah. Doing the happy dance. Great photo of your leaving.

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  • KBeee
    KBeee Member Posts: 5,109
    edited October 2015

    Congrats Skysquirrel!

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  • fltchr
    fltchr Member Posts: 40
    edited October 2015

    Molly - I wore bras from Walmart by Hanes. They were soft and stretchy and not very expensive. I got one size bigger. They came sizes S to 3X. I also got a bra extender that helped when I felt swollen toward the end. They washed well and gave enough support. The band was close to an inch wide and very soft.

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  • marijen
    marijen Member Posts: 3,731
    edited June 2016

    Keys-plez, thanks for the advice. I didn't lookwhen I ordered, do these bras attach in the back for extenders?

    I also ordered an oversize flannel shirt. We must be nice to ourselves! Denise-G has a nice website for anyone look for scarves and hats. Don't need that yet!! I am here for the long haul. Best information ever all in one place, I love it. Even cancer jokes

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  • Horsegirl
    Horsegirl Member Posts: 78
    edited October 2015

    It struck me this morning, another way these perky, cheerful techs have been a blessing: Every day they have lined up my marks to the lasers, saying "Looking good!" "Beautiful!" "Perfect!" While they are just doing their job, they speak important words of affirmation over their patients. Took 20 days for it to sink in - all that has been done to me, these words are still true.

    Hope all of you remember how beautiful you are <3

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  • Molly50
    Molly50 Member Posts: 3,773
    edited October 2015

    Thank you for the bra suggestions! I have shopping to do now! Horsegirl, what a beautiful sentiment.

    I got a call from my RT's office. I have to repeat my SIM. They decided to change the angle. Sigh...

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  • BT828
    BT828 Member Posts: 38
    edited October 2015

    Horsegirl, such a lovely, positive perspective & reminder! Thank you!

    Molly, I'm glad your RT is taking the time to give you the best outcome. I know the changes are frustrating. You've been thru so much getting to this point & I hope it doesn't delay the start of your rads. Keep your chin up!

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  • inkster
    inkster Member Posts: 93
    edited October 2015

    Howdy! I'm on the list but am just now starting my version of this story. I did the sim today and will get zapped for real tomorrow. And then again for 32 more times after that. Weehaw! Here's hoping time flies.

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  • Keys-Plez
    Keys-Plez Member Posts: 304
    edited October 2015


    The Amazon sports bras are over the head. There is no hook. Maybe some of you could be challenged by that. I've heard the bra extenders were good. I also got some hook in the front bras. Like I said, if something got uncomfortable, I had options. During my most uncomfortable days (that was my 4th and 5th weeks), I would take a different bra to change in to. Someone mentioned scarves. Those are also good to stuff in the bands of your bra when you feel a little rub area. Just listen to your body. If something is uncomfortable, change it, protect it, pad it, cool it, moisturize it, or medicate it if you can.

    Also, my techs gave great advice.

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  • Anonymous
    Anonymous Member Posts: 1,376
    edited October 2015

    Thanks Eaglemom for the info. Found out today that my onco score was low, so no chemo, but will start 33 rounds of rads probably next week. Good to know I should be able to continue with work (radiologist confirmed that this should be possible at appointment today as well). Sometimes I think it helps to be in the cleaning business because I get plenty of exercise everyday just by doing my job! Thanks for the info and hope all goes well for you!

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  • EnigmaticFox
    EnigmaticFox Member Posts: 54
    edited October 2015

    Congratulations to Horsegirl and Skysquirrel, woohoo! :)

    Take care,

    --Sherri, aka EnigmaticFox

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  • Anonymous
    Anonymous Member Posts: 1,376
    edited October 2015

    You can definitely add me to the list, queenmomcat! I saw rads doc today and onco score was low so no chemo, and I go this Friday (16th) to be "form fitted" and will begin 33 rounds soon after. Thanks!

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