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
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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