A bra post-mastectomy?

You can do absolutely anything you want. Wear a bra if you want, skip it if you prefer. I will tell you though, for a while you’ll feel naked when you go without a bra.

sweetie you do what you want what makes you comfortable. msphil idc stage2 0/3 3mo chemo before and after Lmast got married was making plans wgen diagnosed then 7wks rads and 5yrs on Tamoxifen. Praise God for Inspiration I am this yr 25yr Survivor.

No underwire bras though. I think the logic is if you had a wire poke through into your foob you wouldn't know it. So I just wear some of those pretty little lacey bras now if I wear anything at all. And def a sports bra during exercise.

Erica, you are correct I missed the no reconstruction part! And you look lovely!

Thanks, Rah2464!

Hi ladies,

I am going flat, no reconstruction for me. 90% i go without wearing a bra already.. however, after my surgery, will need to put one on at certain occasions...

Can you recommend a bra that's soft and doesn't dig in that has a pocket to slip a prostheses (knitted knocker) into it so it stays in place?

Christene,

I finally went to a prosthetics/bra shop Friday because my insurance will provide 3 pair of prosthetics and 3 bras per year. After months of not wearing a bra because it was uncomfortable (for the most part), I told the lady I wanted something loose and comfortable. So I ended up with this bra and ordered two others that were prettier, with a little lace around the edges: Amoena Becky 44418

I'll try to get you a link to the other bras I ordered--they also have pockets. All I had to do was have my surgeon write me a prescription.

xo, Beesy

Christene, I was fitted Friday and I've worn it all day every day since, which I wasn't sure was possible. I haven't tried it with knitted knockers, as I was fitted with a pair of lightweight silicone Friday also. I liked these in particular because they are like a shell--not flat against the chest wall, and heavy enough to "stay down" but not too heavy. Between my dog ears (the thing that started our friendship), my incisions which are still more sensitive than I'd like (I have more feeling in that area than anyone I've ever known) and radiation, having anything pressing in on that area just wasn't working.

xo, Beesy

I had a double mastectomy in 2015 and I did not wear a bra until my scars were totally healed.  I wear what I call a flat bra just because I like the feel of wearing a bra.  I get these "flat bras" at Walmart they are I think considered sport bras.  I bought so many of them I have not been back to purchase more.  They come in a pack of 3 one white one grey and one black.  

Over the past years I have taken advice from lots of web sites and one of them is to wear scarfs this "hides" my flat top.  I have lots of scarfs some for summer some for winter in many colors.  I have many ways to wear the scarfs also look up on the net how to wear scarfs.   I also wear shirts and then over blouses or sweaters to "hide" my flat chest.  I work with children 5 and up and I can tell you they never notice I am flat and if anyone will be honest with you when they notice something it is children!!!   

I love being flat!!!  I had M cup breasts, I am over weight by 25 lbs. but my breasts were always huge so I do not miss them I hope this will be true for you also.  

Hello. Well I'm new to this forum. Had left breast mastectomy, no reconstruction 6 days ago. Just getting to where I can even think about such things; it was too overwhelming before surgery. I was terrified of losing my breast and have found at least for now, I don't miss it at all. Matter of fact, I wish we had talked about doing both sides or even a reduction in my right breast. None of that was ever mentioned. Seems like most posters here had bmx. So what's the first thing I look for? Haven't been out yet. I did buy a sports bra from Walmart before surgery that fits my right breast, but what do I put in for the left breast before I can get to a specialty store? Can I just use a sock? For those who choose mostly flat, I admire you. I didn't want to reconstruct until I knew for sure that's what I wanted, and I don't think I do. Like I said though, I wish they matched so I could choose to go flat. Does anyone know if they will even do it? Or would it be elective? Any thoughts, insights or suggestions are most welcome and thank you!

I had cancer in my left breast and underwent a single mastectomy last January and waiting for implant reconstructed surgery in June. I didn't have both removed cause my breast surgeon told me that I can have my remaining breast (right breast) removed some time in my life if I want or when it has cancer and removing the non-cancerous breast would not change my survival rate, just helps for peace of mind. Another reason is I want to nurse my kids in future, so I am keeping it for now.

I hadn't worn any bra after mastectomy. My surgeon said I could wear bra any time I feel comfortable to wear it. I started to wear wireless bra more than a month ago as I have been experiencing my unbalanced breasts due to filled tissue expander. Even sport bras are not good for me now. I am wearing Uniqlo wireless bras as they are soft and very comfortable.