DIY Soft Prosthesis

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Hi Ladies

My hospital did not give me a soft prosthesis when I was discharged after my mastectomy and lymph node clearance last weekend. Apparently they have sent some to me in the post, but they haven’t arrived yet.

Next week I am going in to work for a training course then attending a family funeral. As I am 34E I am distinctly lopsided without something to put in my pocketed mastectomy bra and don’t want to freak people out at either event! I don’t want to buy one off the internet - I don’t see why I should have to if the hospital are meant to provide them free, and it still might not arrive in time.

Can anyone suggest any materials I can stuff into my bra and will look non-lumpy and reasonably natural, in case my proper prosthesis does not arrive in time? For example, cotton wool, pillow stuffing, duvet filling etc (hubby suggested jelly!)

Many thanks

Squeakymouse

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Hiya, bless you. I can’t believe the hospital haven’t given you even a softie. They gave me 2 of different sizes. Have you got a BCN you can get in contact with. My hospital have a lady who specialises in prosthetics, I have an appointment with her at the end of the month.

I would definitely get in touch with them and maybe say you could call in and pick it up or get someone else too.

If not then I would have a go with some kind of stuffing, that’s all that’s in the softies. It’s like the stuff you get in teddy bears.

Sorry I can’t be much use. Hope you get them in time.

Viv xxx

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Viv,

Thanks for your help, softie has now arrived in the post

Squeakymouse xx