Hi blondebomb,
Noo - 34 is young to be going through this 
I thought 53 was bad enough.. hope you’re doing ok 
Thanks for the recommendations 
- zip fronts are always handy over the hook and eye!
And I’m also doing some exercises already in the hope that it makes it easier to just be continuing post surgery 
Anything to distract myself from thinking about the surgery itself tbh as I have terrible medical phobias. Just hope I can make myself go to the hospital on my op day 
Hi I’m one boobed and size 34b also. I have a couple of post surgery bras from m&s but they are not very comfortable. I now have half a dozen of bralettes from Primark. Little cotton cropped bras that have a slit in the side for pads but I can also squeeze my Primark false boob in. They are very comfy and come in a pack of 2 or 3
Hi I had a single mastectomy in April and the best bras I found were not specially designed. I had quite a big seroma so had a cup size A/B after the first dressing came off. The one that gave me compression under arm (where lymph node was removed) and the shaped cup held everything away from my scar etc. was this one from M and S. I slept in it and everything. Im almost 2.5months on and still not yet fully flat so softies or breast forms are still not comfortable so i just wear this and because the cup is shaped its not that noticeable. Although i am not concerned about appearance (no judgement for those who are naturally) you could wear an insert if comfortable. Very best of luck x x) ULTIMATE SUPPORT ZIP UP NON WIRED SPORTS BRA (A-GG) | GOODMOVE | M&S
My best other advice pre op is to think about sleeping support beforehand…I had a terrible first night home post op as hadn’t thought about it and was wrestling with loads of pillows to support me sleeping upright. I ordered support pillows from Amazon and as soon as they came i was much more comfortable. Good luck x x
@annierose thanks - that’s great advice to set it up before going in 
I have a beanbag that I hope is going to work as I’ve had a bit of a try out and it can support me at different heights quite well! With extra cushions to hold up my arms. Trying to use what I have, as being self employed this has been quite financially crippling on top of everything else 
And that bra does look good with adjustable straps and band /cup choices 
Just got to get the courage to go through with it! Feeling pretty anxious now 
@wizzer , You can ask the nurses to show you how best to get find a comfortable position using what you have at home. They know not everyone has funds to buy new stuff and know how you can roll blankets, towels etc to provide extra restful support post op. IF your home is not 100% suitable post op let the nurses know before surgery as they may be able to arrange for a slightly longer stay with some extra input from physio etc so you are able to begin to recover well.
Anxious is normal pre op. I’m really comfortable in hospital situations but has a really big wobble just before as there was an unexpected delay once I’d got the theatre reception, I needed a wee and there was nowhere for me to go so I had to use a commode I’ve since discussed with the hospital that they need a loo down there with their “sip til send” drinking water before surgery protocol.
One step at a time is the only way through this. Just breathe.
If you haven’t got a V pillow then arrange 3 pillows like an A putting the horizontal one on first. If you can put a couple of stitches or a claw clip into the 2 pillowcases at the top to keep them from separating. Then pop another pillow or rolled up towel/blanket under your knees to stop you sliding down as much.
Hi bluetit,
Noo! That’s unnerving just before you go in I’m feeling a bit better today but getting a worried about the nasty tracer injection for my nodes before going in - sounds worse than the op!
At lhe team know I’m super anxious and that they have to give me maximum pre-surgery sedation drugs as soon as I get there!
Thanks for the pillow tips - I’ll try out a few set-ups before the big day.
I hope you’re recovering ok from your radiation roasting
Thanks @wibbles, to be honest I’ll be quite glad to get out of there asap! I’m lucky that my partner Mark is really supportive and quite useful 
so I’ll get him running around for me (he also calls me Wibbles )
It has made me think that I need to get multiple options prepped for sleeping in case one set up doesn’t work though
I hope you are doing ok
I keep hearing about that but mine was done after I was asleep. I don’t know if that’s just a Scottish thing. It is the reason I’m called bluetit though 
The radiation has given me a low battery this week so I’m making sure I don’t overdo it and not running around like a blue bottomed fly as usual.
Bluetit,
ah so it’s not because you’re an avid bird watcher
So you didn’t get the radioactive tracer injection before your op, just the blue dye during surgery?? Sounds a better way..
Take it easy - especially in this heat 
x
Well I also live in Scotland so the heat hasn’t been too bad here. That could be another reason for bluetit for much of the year…
Yes just the dye thought I did need a Scout locator inserted under ultrasound the week before.
So i just thought I’d post an update!
Got through my surgery on Friday 3rd with just one big emotional wobble when they finally came and got me, and i had the long walk down to the anaesthesia room 
Luckily my partner was there to hold my hand and we bumped into my surgeon on the way and she was very concerned and kind which helped
I decided on Magtrace in the end so avoided the tracer injection whilst awake and still have all my nodes - just hoping i stay that way 
I’ve been surprised how well I felt after but I think most of that is massive relief to have got it over with, as I felt a bit shaky again yesterday.
Regarding bras - I went home with just the wraparound pillow I’d made over pyjamas as I couldnt face putting one on so soon 
and that was ok.
I’ve tried a macom comfort compression bra since and that does give gentle flat compression over the area and makes it feel really secure when moving but over time does make it more sore towards the middle of my chest where I’m getting the most pain. So I’m switching between pillow, big asda bra and this one!
Trying to sleep propped up is a bloomin nightmare though..and anxiety about my results is creeping in..
Hope you ladies are doing well on your own personal slogs 
Well done for getting through it!
Lots of rest and naps, especially if you’re finding it hard sleeping upright. x
Check with your Breast Clinic about sleeping positions. Mine rang me a couple of days after surgery and I asked how long I had to sleep upright as I just couldn’t. I was told to get comfortable so since then, slept on my back/right side. I have the supplied heart shaped pillow hugged under my left arm (left mastectomy and all nodes removed - no drain and all cancer out) and a small pillow on my right to lean on when I turn over. I slept so much better . 3 months down the line I still sleep like that. I had Royce post surgery bras but in a couple of weeks I am getting a fitting at Amoena’s fitting rooms as my prosthesis isn’t quite the right size. I will be buying their bras too as I am tired of getting a different cup size told to me at each fitting (A, C, D!!!). I can’t remember how long it was post surgery before I got the results but around the 3 week mark I think. Hang in there and I hope the news is good.
Knitted Knockers!!! They are awesome. Fit in any bra. I make my own knitted knockers now but they are made by a charity who will send you one (or two, if you are a double mastectomy like me). I won’t link here in case that is not allowed but check out Knitted Knockers: US, Canada, UK and elsewhere. I went flat for eons because reconstruction was too risky due to comorbidities. I tried the breast prosthetics but they are heavy and uncomfortable to me. And pricey. But I found knitted knockers through a friend. They are light, comfortable, washable and you can make them in any colour! They fit in all my regular bras. If you are a knitter or crotcheter, there are also patterns on the website. Check it out!
Thanks @Debee
I also found them by watching a YouTube video with breastcancerrehab They are great and easy to adjust/reshape.
At the moment I’m getting bad nerve pain and any bra is just super uncomfortable but I’m hoping that that will calm down and i can start using my own knitted knocker!
Maybe I need to learn to make my own whilst I can’t work 
Thanks @jo-lean That makes me feel better about starting to lean over to my right side to sleep as well!