Hi, I was diagnosed four days ago, DCIS, thought it would be a lumpectomy but surgeon said its a good job my boobs are so big otherwise it would have been a mastectomy! I was shocked to say the least! So the plan is two weeks tomorrow I will have a wide excision thingy but with breast reduction and reconstruction at the same time. I’m currently a 38GG and my biggest worry at the moment is trying to get a bra that will be comfortable post surgery. The breast nurse told me not to spend a fortune on a bra or sports bralette, just pop to Tesco or Asda she said!! I don’t know about other large breasted ladies but I haven’t been able to buy a supermarket bra for decades!! I will be having radiotherapy then the good breast will be reduced to ‘match’. Any bra advice gratefully accepted x
Hi, welcome to the journey! I am currently also waiting for surgery, due to have it next week. I was recommended to get Silver Royce post surgical bra. I found it online with a firm called “Uplifted”. The surgeon should tell you what size you will need following surgery before you place an order. Let us know how you get on, it can be a whirlwind at this stage.
Good morning - sorry to hear your news.
I found the bralettes slightly awkward post surgery as you have to pull them on over your head - and I was sore in my surgical wounds (having said that, the main troublesome wound was the sentinal node biopsy - which you aren’t having i see). I would recommend a front fastening bra if you have the choice therefore. but, basically something soft that stops you swinging everywhere (you won’t be out running around for a couple of days or so!): M&S?