Post surgery bra

Hi Ger 

I am sorry you haven’t had a reply so far from someone who has had a mastectomy. I haven’t had one, but by replying I have bounced your question back to the top of the page where I hope someone will respond. I had a wide excision and sentinel node biopsy from the same incision site. I wore a well fitting compression sports bra day and night for around 3 weeks, until it felt comfortable to be without one overnight. I continued wearing this sort of bra during the daytime for several more weeks. I have H cup boobs and it was quite uncomfortable to have them unsupported for some time. I think using something with a fair amount of compression is helpful for stopping fluid building up too. 

I had a mastectomy and reconstruction back in May. I bought a couple of bras from Tu at sainsburys which were absolutely fine. I’d had a mastectomy 12 years before with reconstruction and remembered that they were suitable. They are front zip fastening. Im an E cup and i got the large size. 
i stopped wearing them altogether during the day at around 4 months and progressed onto non-wired bras.i haven’t worn them at night for about five weeks.

Just my experience but hope it helps x 

Hello Ger,

You're asking about post surgery bras ...

I was given one and a softie when I was discharged the day after the surgery.  I had a total mastectomy and a reduction mammoplasty.  The wounds were far too sensitive and I couldn't tolerate neither the soft bra nor the softie.  The breast nurse on the ward told me the surgeon had not stated I should wear one so I haven't. I told my breast care nurse.  I'm now almost 3 weeks post surgery and the mastectomy area is still very sensitive... 

As I said, since I have not been told to wear a bra, I opted not to and wait until the area is less sensitive. 

I don't know if that answer your question...

How are you doing? I had a seroma in both "breasts", both were drained and both have come back.  On the reduction breast, the gunk has found a wee pinprick hole and is oozing, it's awful! I had an appointment at the clinic today, the surgeon saw it but was not keen to drain it.  He gave me the most ridiculously small dressings, I don't need to explain further.  I'm hoping to get an appointment with the community nurse tomorrow. 

I was supposed to get the pathology results but they were not available yet  

I’m doing good thanks. Yesterday the wound on my right breast where I had a magseed-guided wide excision with a therapeutic mammoplasty opened slightly. I’ve been to the doctors and it’s ok. 
I’m panicking about every little thing. The pain is better now. 
I'm sorry to hear about your problems and the seroma. I hope it gets better for you. 
Im waiting too for pathology results, very anxious time. 
Thank you 

Thank you 

Thank you

I am anxious all the time too. 

What a scary time!