Hi, I had a mastectomy earlier this year and the wound took a long time to heal. I am now healed but struggling with feeling comfortable wearing a prosthesis. I have one issued by the NHS which feels quite heavy and I bought one from M &S which is lighter. I want to be able to wear a bra again comfortably, the remaining boob could do with some support! Has anyone found a comfortable bra and prosthetic that doesn’t require a small mortgage? I am wearing a 36b but going for a proper fitting next week to check that I am wearing the correct size.
Thank you
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Hi, I use Knitted Knockers which are very light and easy to use. If you go to the website you can order two free ones, and there is also a knitting pattern if you are any good at knitting. The website is Knitted Knockers Home | Knitted Knockers official page | Knit Prosthetics for Breast Cancer Survivors | Barbara Demorest Hope that helps
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Thank you,that’s great, I will have a look x
Hello @jillh28
Try a full cup bra. Someone on this forum suggested them to me a couple of years ago and I have not looked back. A full cup holds your prosthetic in place better than any pocketed bra (I do use the M&S covers and have others from Amazon and even made my own). I wear underwired bras to give me a nice shape. I am a 40D.
Primark does a prosthetic for £6 (I think - thereabouts anyway). I have used them for the gym and occasionally for days when I don’t go out. The XL isn’t heavy enough for me but I bet they’d be great for a smaller bust. They are slightly triangular. They work a treat in mastectomy swimwear.
Good luck finding what works for you.
AnGELa
x
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M & S do a pack of 3 pockets for around £10 so when ready you can go back to your old bra and I also bought 2 of their bras - which weren’t too expensive. I had my single mastectomy in April and got my Amoena NHS prosthesis about 3 - 4 weeks ago. Initially I loved it as it felt “normal”, but have gone back to the softie for a bit as I am getting sore under the arm and in a couple of places along the scar. The problem I have been having is that I have been measured 3 times and each time, a completely different bra size - so I can’t buy anything anymore without being measured and try on in the shop. I am interested in the M & S prosthetic - I looked at them on the website but have yet to take the plunge. The other problem I have is that my bra slowly twists around towards my real boob. I asked google AI to see if I could find a solution, but the only thing offered was to try a smaller band. I have 36 which is tight and 38 with cups ranging from A - D (I know - how confusing!) So am at a loss at the moment - even the bra I was given at the prosthetic appointment does it.
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