Supporting the remaining breast

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LM525
LM525 Member Posts: 56
edited August 2016 in Surgery - Before, During, and After

Can anyone advise me? I Will be going back to work on 8/15/16 had a Lt MX and was a DD before this nightmare my right side is still with me. But no one gave me advice on how to support my Rt breast and not hurt my mastectomy side as I am 3 weeks out and still very sensitive I have a mastectomy camisole bit it gives no support and rides up constantly on Rt side. I'm having reconstruction surgery in October but need something for support until Lt side heals so I can get a mastectomy bra. Any ideas are wel

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  • rvgirl2016
    rvgirl2016 Member Posts: 67
    edited August 2016

    Hi LM525.  I wore that hideous surgical bra the first 3 weeks or so, then I went to Walmart and bought a couple of pull on sports bras that worked ok for me.  I too had a left side mastectomy and DD size.  I normally wear a 38 DD and I bought a 42 so it would be easy to pull up over my hips, not over the head.  Not the best support in the world but better than nothing.  There's a removable form inside the cups, so I took out the left one and added it to the right side for a little more support.   If you don't have one yet, check into getting a Knitted Knocker!  They have a FB page and they will send you one for free.  It's been a lifesaver for me.  They're soft so I can use it to even myself out in tops.  Until your incision has healed just cover it with a large dressing so there will not be any irritation .  Now that I've healed up for the most part,  I just wear one of my old bras with the KK inserted.  Works perfect for me right now until I decide to get fitted for a mastectomy bra and forms Smile

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  • tsoebbin
    tsoebbin Member Posts: 474
    edited August 2016

    There is another group called awesome breast forms, they will also hand make you a knitted breast form for free.

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  • LM525
    LM525 Member Posts: 56
    edited August 2016

    rvgirl thanks so much. It's pretty sad they hack you to pieces and expect you to go out in public like nothing is wrong. I'm doing ok but feel somewhat disjointed I wonder if I will ever be semi normal again it's a drag but I'm gonna hang in there -hugs

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