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How soon after surgery can you wear a bra? I only have sports bras now; just wondering how to get one on. Can you lift your arms over your head without too much pain from incisions?

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I was lucky in that I was allowed a 3 week LOA from work, so I went without that entire time... getting used to wearing them again was actually sorta challenging. LOL I started using Genie Bras and I love them! They're comfy, work pretty well and as you shrink they sorta fit better than your standard bra or sports bra.

I didn't really have pain lifting my arms up, but I did have discomfort if I stretched to deeply, or twisted to much. Just be slow and careful. Its silly, but my doctor said, if it hurts don't do it. If it doesn't slowly proceed.

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Thanks KZBen... I now have Bette Midler's voice in my head singing the "Otto Titsling" song... LOL!!!!

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I had one on two days after surgery when I went shopping. No issues at all. No pain lifting the arms but the twisting and getting up from sleeping, a little sore but not bad!

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You are welcome, funkeechiggen. I don't know that song, but I am sure it's about boobs.

Thank you, MoreganK. I have to try another Wal-Mart. Mine doesn't have Genie bras.

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I was lucky in that I was allowed a 3 week LOA from work' date=' so I went without that entire time... getting used to wearing them again was actually sorta challenging. LOL I started using Genie Bras and I love them! They're comfy, work pretty well and as you shrink they sorta fit better than your standard bra or sports bra.

I didn't really have pain lifting my arms up, but I did have discomfort if I stretched to deeply, or twisted to much. Just be slow and careful. Its silly, but my doctor said, if it hurts don't do it. If it doesn't slowly proceed.[/quote']

Genie bra's are good unless ur big chested then the straps always roll up

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I wore bras immediately after surgery. Nobody told me that I couldn't. I didn't experience any discomfort. Fortunately, my bra didn't land on any of my incisions.

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How soon after surgery can you wear a bra? I only have sports bras now; just wondering how to get one on. Can you lift your arms over your head without too much pain from incisions?

I put one on before my visitors came. It did hurt a little, but a lady my size can't go without.

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Genie bras are the way to go, I have found them at Walgreen's as well. Mine does rest on my incision, but actually helps because it kind of holds pressure on it & feels good!

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I could wear mine as soon as I got out of the.hospital. no problem.

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I honestly had no idea what this thread was about until I clicked lol!

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Genie bras are the way to go, I have found them at Walgreen's as well. Mine does rest on my incision, but actually helps because it kind of holds pressure on it & feels good!

I've bought a knock off brand of Genie bra at Target that are just as good too!

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How soon after surgery can you wear a bra? I only have sports bras now; just wondering how to get one on. Can you lift your arms over your head without too much pain from incisions?

I only wore a sports bra. My under-wire bras were uncomfortable for a couple weeks. It didn't sit on an incision but it sort of added pressure. No problems lifting my arms at all.

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