I had the light foobs in the beginning..it would rise up without my knowing ...my husband had a code word to let me know..he would say the moon is rising..

the moon is rising,, I love that. Kind of like "the barn door is open" when the zipper is down.

And BOOOOO on planned obsolescence,, you are right, that is just what it sounds like. It will fall apart and you will get new ones every 2 years,,,,

That is hilarious SoCalLisa! A friend of mine had a form float up over the top of her blouse during a business presentation! Luckily she has a great sense of humor.

I wore silicones in the Amoena Frances bra yesterday. Got 1/2 way through the day then had to tug it all down. On the other hand when I had boobs they were so stretched out from nursing babies in years past that's bras often rode up over the boobs and they would ooze out the bottom! Flat is definitely a lot easier.

If I'd had BOTH removed, I'd go flat in a frigging heart beat!!!. These bras have an extreme amount of elastic, and they still ride up on the side where I had the mastectomy. Then I look like one boob is 5" higher than the other one. Nothing is holding these bras down on my mastectomy side. I think I could sew a dang fishing weight on that one side, and it'd still ride up!

I've had my new lightweight silicone forms for a few weeks now, and I have been truly amazed at how much I like them. They provide the most comfort I have had since the BMX. I was kind of resistant to the idea of them, but I could not be more delighted now that I have them. When I remove my camisole (Valetta) or bra (Amoena Mona), I pretty much immediately notice the difference in feel. So when not wearing the forms, I still sleep in the EAB breast binder, and sometimes place fiberfill forms in it when wearing sweat shirt or other lose items.

I have one question of you ladies. The instructions with the forms says that they should be washed daily with gentle soap. My nightly routine already takes too much time, and I have resisted this advice. They certainly do not show any signs of needing that sort of care. So I'm interested if any of you have thoughts and/or experience about whether this really is important to do? Thanks so much.

My MIL is a 5 year bc survivor and told me that she doesn't even take her forms out of the bra unless she is laundering it. She just takes it off and puts it in the bathroom cabinet, forms and all. Never had anything go bad on her yet.

I tried hanging the bra from a hanger last week when traveling. The foob holder is too large for my suitcase.

Thank you all for your responses. My forms are from ABC (American Breast Care). They are lightweight. Both the fitter and the care instructions suggested daily washing. But they don't touch my skin, plus it's been cold and I am definitely not sweating, so I would never have even thought about it. But the fitter actually made a rather big deal of it.

So I really hoped to learn something from others, if there is something I'm missing, that doesn't seem needed to me. Maybe I'll wash them over the weekend.

I have the Amoena silicone natura light also and wash it more during the summer. In the winter, I'm not sweating (shivering instead) and hardly ever wash it.

I have been wearing ABC Massage Form breast prosthesis in regular bra without pockets. Therefore, the form touches the skin. Now I have developed a rash and am concerned. Has anyone else had this problem or does anyone have an opinion?

Mombuns,

remove the suspected causes (the forms).

Have you something sponge or fabric you can use in place of them for a few days, or have you a bra that does have pockets?

Or could you just go without over the weekend?

Hopefully you will soon see an improvement.

There could be a thousand innocent causes but If rash persists it is important to get it checked by your oncologist or breast surgeon. They can rule bad stuff out.

XXX

It is important to get the bad stuff ruled out.

Contact knitted knockers. Can't beat free!

Below is a light-weight foam prosthetic -- very comfortable. I think that it is recommended to wait 6 weeks before being fitted? (at least by my surgeon) However, this foam prosthesis probably will not irritate... $40 I needed 2 (BMX), so no need to match an existing breast for me. I wear these for exercise or sleep... I usually wear silicone (pricier) for dressing up, but these would certainly be fine... It seems personal. I also have the Knitted Knockers -- good to own and free! Not soft... Best of luck!

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