Post mastectomy help required!

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Hi all,

I had a right side total mastectomy with TAD on 30/8. I saw my surgeon on Monday for dressing removal and aspiration of a Seroma. The wound site has healed well, but I’m struggling with what to wear as everything is rubbing the scar and causing itching and pain. Can anyone recommend a comfortable daytime and nighttime bra? I have a front fastening post surgery bra from M&S, but it’s hugely irritating. I find that everything keeps riding up and it’s difficult to line up the softie I’ve been given with my remaining boob (which at the age of 50 isn’t quite as pert as it used to be)! I’m a  36E so I do need some support (in more ways than one)!  

Thank you x

  • Anij, hi I had a pretty big lumpectomy and nipple skin graft and a scar right across my boob. I found bras irritating. So I put on a cotton vest top and my bra on top of this and it seemed to be much more comfortable.