Bras!

I couldn’t wait to get back to normal and have worn my usual underwire bras since six weeks after a lumpectomy with no issues at all. I know I’ve been fortunate as I have no numbness and my scar healed quickly and neatly and is tucked underneath. My boobs have always been slightly different sizes which is a bit more notable after surgery so I do now wear more non-padded ones as I find in padded ones that one cup is less full and gapes a little bit. Perhaps it was just an excuse for me to buy new pretty underwear! 

Breast Cancer Now nurses told me that underwire is not an issue so long as someone is well healed and it isn’t irritating/poorly fitted. I guess it depends where someone’s incision is. Maybe give your breast care unit a call for some advice/reassurance. Happy bra shopping! x

Thank you for that, I'll have another look at options!

Hi Colette, 

I found the M&S t- shirt bras ok before the lumpectomy and lymph node removal but ever since have worn front fastening bras as the sides under the arm are wider and more supportive, I think. I'm on the slightly larger side but found that the Primark post surgery bras are so comfy and quite supportive too. Good value at about £15 for two. 

All the best.

Tawe. 

Hi all.  I had been wearing soft, unpadded bras, until the weather started getting colder.  This probably sounds crazy but at the moment I've gone back to wearing my padded post-surgery ones just to keep a bit warmer.