Hi everyone
I am due to have a bilateral mastectomy and partial lymph node removal with reconstruction next month and wondered if anyone had any recommendations for post surgery bras?
Front fastening sounds like a good idea but I’m wondering if anyone has any particular recommendations - especially given the node removal and underarm to consider.
many thanks ️
Hi. I had a bilateral mastectomy and node removal but without reconstruction. However a friend who had reconstruction recommended the front fastening post-surgery bras from M&S which she used - they have velcro and hook & eyes. If you've had breast surgery, you get the VAT taken off, so are £20ish. I used them too with my softies and they were very comfortable and didn't rub under my arms.
Hope that helps and good luck with your operation xx
Thank you so much! That’s really helpful. I appreciate you replying and hope you are doing well x
Hi, I bought a few if the M&S older style with hook and eye front fastening for my recent surgeries. I was a DD cup and they have been OK, but probably not as supportive as I would have liked ( especially at night). Might be enough for a smaller cup size however.
Here are a couple of sturdier options, altho considerably more expensive.
Front fastening is the way to go.......
Hi I just brought 2 bras in primark pack for £15 for the two May. I had lymph nodes removed and a second lumpectomy so I am.very sore.
These have a zip up front and.a front clip so much more comfortable especially as have to wear all.the time!. Comfortable to sleep in as well.
Thank you so much! This is really helpful, thank you!
Ooh they sound good too, thank you Moley01.
wishing you a speedy recovery
That's ok they are actually labelled post surgery bras otherwise I wouldn't have seen them x
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