Putting on real clothes for the first time post-op

[deb_ladyrose 0]

OK this may sound really crazy but i am afraid to put clothes on. Especially my bra. I was hoping to go back to work in a couple of days but i can not do that in my pjs :thumbup: anyone else have this problem? BTW I am 3 days post op

Thanks!

[Froggie D 1]

OK this may sound really crazy but i am afraid to put clothes on. Especially my bra. I was hoping to go back to work in a couple of days but i can not do that in my pjs :thumbup: anyone else have this problem? BTW I am 3 days post op

Thanks!

I put on my underwire and it was just too tight and stiff, even though I lost 23 pounds before surgery. I went out on day 4 and bought a soft, stretchy front closure and that is what I wore to go back to work today. It will just have to do because I refused to be squeezed when I am sore. It feels pretty good. I am wearing lose clothing and I don't care who thinks what. I figure I never looked that good in my clothes at 120 pounds overweight anyway, so who is going to pay attention now?

Wear what feels good! You deserve it!

[deb_ladyrose 0]

Thanks FroggieD..... that is kinda what i was thinking like a sports bra or something. I just don't want to sit there all day in pain!!!!

Good luck on your journey

[Wuggum 0]

One of my incisions was right near where my underwire sat - and I absolutely must wear an underwire (or else the girls would be heading south!). For about 2 weeks I would cover the incision with two big bandages that had thick pads on them. That was sufficient to keep the incision protected and pain-free!

[RavenClaw779 2]

It took a couple of weeks before clothes felt okay - esp the underwire. Even now, five weeks out, if I've eaten too much, that's the first thing off.

If you're not too busty, try a camisole under a tee-shirt with a jacket or sweater over it.

[♥Amy♥ 5]

I'm 3 weeks post-op tomorrow and I'm still wearing sports bras as much as I can get away with. When I have to wear a regular undewire I just put a bandaid over the incision that's right near where the bottom of the underwire sits and I put it vertically so when the wire rubs the band aid will be half under the bra and half out and it wont get all bunched up or rubbed off.

[deb_ladyrose 0]

Thanks for the advice ladies! I had thought about doing the cover-up thing but i wasn't sure if this would be good for the incisions.....still freakin' though.... I know it's silly but i can't help it :thumbup: I know it will be ok i just have to get over the hurdle.