Hi ,I'm Julie, would like to say hello to everyone.

Oh my goodness love , I’m not surprised you’re feeling p’d off and having a hubby terminally ill too , I can’t imagine ….. welcome to the forum , hope you’ll come on and chat if you need to , Elly x

you can read my story by clicking on my avatar 

Hi Julie - I bought some of those stretchy bralettes  that have no fastenings and just stretch over your head. They were comfy and surprisingly shapely 

Hello

I had my surgery 4 October. I was unable to wear a bra too. I tried every combination trying to find something comfortable. I got a stretch bra from Marks, buy by size eg 12 then the range in cup size. It is wide enough to cover the incision area. Not normal support but I did find it helpful.

The good news I am now back to wearing my normal bra and have been for about 3 weeks. 

I am now driving, short distance in the first instance. I drove 70 miles last week to my daughter's, my first attempt .   I find the fatigue hard, I'm learning to sit down.

I'm very lucky that I had a very small tumour which was completely removed. There is no spread at all and I don't require treatment. I am to have CT scan 6 monthly for 2 years, then annually for a further 3 years.

Coping with your husband whilst trying  to recover from your own surgety must be stressful.  I do hope that you have help in place. 

1. Good luck. Mary 

Thank you 

Thanks for the info Mary, my hubby isn't bad...being kept at bay but he's really tired all the time. He does what he can. 

I did buy 2 bras...one post breast surgery but it has a seam that rubs and a pull on one but that rolls up after a whole. Think most of the problem is mine...used to being active and all of a sudden I can't do a damn thing. So, your saying your op Oct,...2 months before feeling comfortable then. 

Also ,stupidly, I thought keyhole...no problem then. In and out and I'll be OK.. once its healed properly i should be OK..   xx

Hi. 
I’ve had a different cancer and found the perfect fit for my issues then my sis in law had lung then breast surgery and couldn’t wear a bra. I gave her two of mine she’s so happy 

They are now out of stock but I’m attaching a photo. They have wide straps so no digging they’re longline for comfort too. Hopefully you may be able to find something similar 

Thank you for your reply...that's a pretty bralette. Is that from m&s?? ..  I was reading your cancer journey. You've been thru such a lot with such positivity!!!. When I was in hsp, 2 women opp me had bags , one was coping well with it ..the other not. I reckon it takes a lot of getting used to...but at least your still alive. Big life changer tho. You've done brilliantly ...well done x

Hi there makasasun

Yes those bralettes were so comfy and pretty and from ASDA! I bought M&S but they weren’t as comfy  sadly Asda don’t make them now  but they may have similar 

Thanks for taking the time to read my bio. Have a feeling it’s going to have more added. 
I thought last Christmas I had stage 2 and they’d got it all. My Stoma aka Whoopi was a life saver. When I awoke after the op and felt it I was so delighted to have that cancer in the bin and no more pressure in my back passage. My loop Ileostomy gave me freedom to travel , eat out well anything. It’s all about attitude and the support I had from the stoma group. I was close to blocking so I classed myself lucky. Very lucky 

Ive been reversed now that’s why my Avatar is a sleeping Whoopi 

This Christmas I had the daunting emergency appointment on 28th with the Respiratory Clinic!

But hey ho. My eyes are open and I’m going to plan some holidays. I’m bored of staying in. 
I’ve been checking out haircuts as my hair is my crowning glory I’ve got to prepare for it having a new look. I like to be prepared if possible I’ve been told no operation as it’s both lungs  

These things make us realise that life’s short have no regrets and make the most of the good days 

You take care  

Check out the sales you may get some pretty bras    at a bargain price 

Hey they’ve got similar in asda 

I’d recommend buying up a size for comfort