Hi, have just had cancer surgery/ sentinel lymph nodes removed and a breast reduction in my left breast. I've been told to wear extra supportive bra. My problem is my left breast is now half the size. So normally I'm a 36g/gg. If I wear this normal size then my new boob has no support at all and if I now wear a bra to support smaller boob I'm going to completely squish the other one. I don't know what to do, or if I should be putting padding in?
Any help appreciated. Thankyou
that was my thought, can get biggr and have an insert to support the other, but may be best to ask Dr or nurses,
i went between sports bra type, because it was front closing and super support and slept in halter type to breathe
BC in 2023, ER + PR- HER2-
AC and taxol, grade 2a , micro in 1 lymph, 2 surgeries
gah
Hi
asda do gtreat post op bras with front fastening think they are £16 or £18 for 2. M&S also do a cotton sleep post bra which is really comfortable.
take care
Anne Xx
I was given a 'softie' at breast clinic to put in smaller side, it gave some padding and felt comfortable. You can take a bit the filling out to make it fit better. I bought sports bras to start so not so obvious. I assure you, you feel lop-sided but no-one notices. Take care.
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