Bra Post Op

[jennrus 176]

I have two staples just where my bra would sit. My lack of bra keeps me home. Trying the "ahh bra" today. Any other ideas?

[lollyfidy1965 402]

Don't worry about what others think, and go out braless!! I wasn't able to wear a bra for the better part of a month post-op...the only time I wore one (and dealt with the discomfort) was Friday evenings when I went to services at our synagogue. It'll get better soon!!

[Lissa 2,631]

I like the Genie bras at Walmart that someone here suggested. They are very comfortable and much more supportive than a sports bra. Even on my incision sites they sit well. Before I found them, I used the sports bras unless I was working because they didn't rub that top incision.

It does get better. Soon you won't even be able to find that incision unless you've had major problems with it.

[Tipintx 41]

Ok I need help here women, I am very large breasted and am wondering what to put on when leaving the hospital - note I am driving 200 miles to return home. The whole bra thing is beginning to cause anxiety.

[elisa 33]

I've been wearing a sports bra. Not having any issues with it.

[deekaspor 89]

I went without a bra as much as possible. I just wore a undershirt under my clothes, but then for work I had to wear something. Sports bras worked the best. On a good note, that spot healed the quickest.

[AliveAgain 283]

Ok I need help here women, I am very large breasted and am wondering what to put on when leaving the hospital - note I am driving 200 miles to return home. The whole bra thing is beginning to cause anxiety.

Hi, I'm also very large breasted. It would be great to daydream just "not wearing a bra" when outside of the house, but I understand that when you're large -- that is just NOT an option. Mine, swing, sway and hang low like a pendulum. I'm embarrassed in front of technicians just getting MRIs and xrays.

I found a non-underwire bra from Aviana and wore it home with some padding made from folded gauze pads pinned between the band and the incision. Granted, I couldn't walk or go far comfortably for it rubbing or moving, but just sitting in a car was OK. I mention Aviana because they fit larger breasted women well, unlike a lot of those Genie and Ahh bras that assume if you're large in the boob, you must be tall and have a larger band measurement. (I'm short and not that large around back so the straps were always too long and the band was gapingly huge).

Then sometimes, once I got in the car, I'd unhook the back (take off pressure) and just let them "rest" in the bra -- asking my husband to hook them back when I had to get out of the car.

[jennrus 176]

I have the pendulum problem too! Lol. That's why I started the thread. So saggy. This surgery was my 40th bday gift to myself. Think a boob lift will be my 41st!

I am a 42DD. The XL AhhBra worked well. Not as tight as a sports bra (which are hard to get in my size) and easier to get on. Not the most supportive but did the trick. I would suggest. I did put a big bandaid on over the top opening tho just to stop rubbing.

For outfits to wear home I strongly encourage a dress. I have found that to be the best option daily. Anything on waist hurts.

[jthurman 20]

I wore the Lane Bryant no wire cotton bras after mine. Comfy and didn't rub.