What type of bra is recommended?

[up4challenge 54]

I was sleeved 6 month ago and have lost close to 55 pounds (I am not loosing too much weight like many others and I don't regret it).

Since 2 weeks, I've notice that my boobs have been sagging a lot compared to what they were before. I used to wear 42DD before the surgery and now 40DD is good. I picked up about 7 different types of underwire bras, but none of them seem to feel right. My doc suggested that I try compression sports bra and that should do the trick. But, when I tried sports bras, I do feel like my boob is hanging someone in the cup, I don't feel comfortable. I am not sure if I am putting across my point correctly.

Even after 6 months of operation, if I wear underwire bras for more than 2 hours I get pain near the bra band where the small incision was made during the surgery. And wearing non-wired bras only makes my boobs sag more. Can anyone who has gone though a similar experience offer some advise on what type of bra may help me?

[OutsideMatchInside 10,166]

@up4challenge

First, you probably need to be measured and fitted properly. I started off a 50DD and I wear a 34F/G (depending on brand) now. All the sizes in between have not been uniform. At first I was not not losing evenly. Now I am just pretty much only losing band size and my cup is the same. Are you sure you are a 40 band? What are your above and below the band measurements? At your height and weight you might be a 38 or a 36 and instead of a DD need DDD. I am just guessing...

I really like Soma bras, specifically Stunning Support, they can fit you and work with you and they have some with great lift and back smoothing.

https://www.soma.com/store/category/stunning-support/cat8589275?CAWELAID=120218660001718742&CAPCID=92514671312&cadevice=c&agid=24207423872&catci=aud-297954731427:kwd-179058265472&gclid=Cj0KCQjwwevLBRCGARIsAKnAJvfEKf7eKOsPLgYHLMTRYcLQQBe8IJLi9p9UdNlLURrIfjBN8E9gLlEaAq9OEALw_wcB

If you do not live in an area where you can go some place and be fitted then try using the guide here...

https://www.reddit.com/r/ABraThatFits/wiki/beginners_guide

Do all the measurements to the best of your ability and use the calculator to see where you are.

As far as the pain, that incision I had near the bra line healed very well, I can't even see it now. I was able to wear bra comfortably after 2 weeks. I kept it covered with gauze until that time so it had cushion. Have you asked your Dr about it? Also a bra that fits better might solve the issue.

Good luck

[Berry78 4,261]

Outside has a lot of good points. A well-fitting bra is super important.

I also agree it sounds a bit odd for your bra to continue bothering your incision. If your doctor says it's ok, it's probably due to scar tissue, and hopefully over the next 6 months it will become supple enough as to no longer be a problem.

Keeping your shoulder straps tight will help lift the weight off the underwire (and you may need extra padding on the shoulder straps to keep them from digging in).

Personally I love the Balconette style. I've seen them at Lane Bryant and JCPenny. I am currently wearing a 38-40 DD.

http://www.jcpenney.com/p/ambrielle-underwire-balconette-bra-92496/pp5003590613?pTmplType=regular&catId=SearchResults&searchTerm=ambrielle+balconette

[up4challenge 54]

@OutsideMatchInside and Berry78 Thank you for sharing the details and suggestions. On bra hunt this weekend!