Lumpectomy less painful without bra

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Dhanno
Dhanno Member Posts: 104
edited June 2018 in Surgery - Before, During, and After

Hi I have tried all types of bra after my lumpectomy that happened two days ago .But with bra it is hurting more I feel better when I remove the bra .Did anybody here on this forum could not wear bra post lumpectomy .Is it possible for the wound to heal even if I do not wear the bra .I have tried all sizes and style bit when I wear it real hurts .I do not know what to do .

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  • Krysm7
    Krysm7 Member Posts: 52
    edited June 2018

    hi dhanno...I'm in my second day post surgery. I'm using a abdominal binder which has been a god send. I would definitely try one :

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  • gb2115
    gb2115 Member Posts: 1,894
    edited June 2018

    I could not tolerate a bra after lumpectomy. My surgery was on a friday, and by Monday morning I was so uncomfortable from it I called the surgeon and asked if I could just be braless. They said ok. And it healed just fine. I would call your surgeon and ask if it's ok!

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  • Dhanno
    Dhanno Member Posts: 104
    edited June 2018

    Hi gb2115 .Thanks for responding .That was really very reassuring

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  • AnxietyGirl85
    AnxietyGirl85 Member Posts: 74
    edited June 2018

    When I had my lumpectomy, I was told that some women feel more comfortable with a bra, some without, some prefer a camisole or something like that, and to just wear whatever felt most comfortable.

    I have a small chest (A-cup!), so for the first maybe 10 days or so, I stuck with wearing a tanktop with a build-in shelf bra (you know, the ones that are all stretchy), and I was perfectly comfortable that way, it gave me just enough support in all the right places and I had no issues with healing at all.

    Unless your doctor says otherwise, you can probably wear (or not wear!) whatever is most comfortable for you while you heal.

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