Cin Posted May 3, 2021 Share Posted May 3, 2021 I am only back home since April 28 and am just starting to heal. I know I will need breast support and am already a bit embarrassed when I walk abound my condo parking lot. What do you women wear for support when it's obvious that a bra will be too painful? I am a D cup so I need something; plus my breast pulls at the surgical area, ouch. I'm thinking of just wearing a men's undershirt and a shirt over that, but would love to hear from those with experience. I will be working from home at least until September (I am so lucky!) so I won't be out in public all day. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TJM Posted May 3, 2021 Share Posted May 3, 2021 I am "utterly" not equipped to give advice. 😎 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LexieCat Posted May 3, 2021 Share Posted May 3, 2021 Fortunately, I'm pretty small up there (hereditary, as my daughter always complains). This question has come up before and I know there are post-surgical bras on Amazon. You might try there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cin Posted May 3, 2021 Author Share Posted May 3, 2021 15 hours ago, TJM said: I am "utterly" not equipped to give advice. 😎 Hahaha thanks for the much needed laugh! TJM 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cin Posted May 3, 2021 Author Share Posted May 3, 2021 10 hours ago, LexieCat said: Fortunately, I'm pretty small up there (hereditary, as my daughter always complains). This question has come up before and I know there are post-surgical bras on Amazon. You might try there. Thanks I will take a look Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BridgetO Posted May 3, 2021 Share Posted May 3, 2021 I has a VATS lobectomy and don't remember having a bra problem after my surgery. However recently thr sutical scar below my armpit got inflamed and irritated and my usual bra was uncomfortable. I found a very soft cotton bra at Target (cheap!) that had wide sides, so the elsatic diidn't touch my scar. So it was more comfortable. Not a lot of support, but bretter than none. I can't remember whether you hd VATS or open surgery. For bigger incisions from open, you might need something more specialized. My wife needed a speical bra due to swelling after breast cancer surgery. She got one at a local shop that has specialized lingerie, and our medical insurance paid for it. It was **not cheap**. An advantage was that she was fitted by an expert. t Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cin Posted May 5, 2021 Author Share Posted May 5, 2021 Hi Bridget! This is great info, I'll see what I can dig up. It didn't even occur to me that med insurance might cover it. I bought something cheap and flimsy from Amazon for now. (Ever been to MichFest?) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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