I ordered 2 swimsuits from the post op section and collected them from the store yesterday. I only wanted one and the patterned one is just perfect. It fits around the top great and has pockets for anyone with prothesises. I orderd another that has a skirt and decided to keep this one too as I coud sit reading a book wearing it and feel more comfortable as it skirts the top of your legs. You get the VAT back if you have had BC. So Mine were £35 and £30 and it ended up at £51+. So they came in around£25 each. The swimsuits are lined, well made and flattering…now all I have to do is try swimming in them. I had reconstruction in 1989 and can honestly say these are the best fits I have had. I just wish they covered the scar on my back more, even although the swimsuits come up quite high in the back. Happy shopping girls. Val
Forgot to mention I bought ordered them from Marks and Spencers!
Thanks val. Willet to m& s in Livingston but they do not keep stock in store. I am going to go to a bigger store as I am not good at returning things I order off the net. I like the sound of the suit with the skirt as they look quite flattering and I have a c section scar with a bit of an overhang.
went to the bcc lingerie night in Hamilton last night and found I have been wearing the wrong size bra, so made to measure swimsuit may be the wrong size. Turns out I should be wearing38e not 40dd. I can just see the shower pouffies escaping and floating away. Before coming on to the forum I would not have been able to even consider going swimming with that thought in my head. The lingerie night was great very informative and social. Would recommend it to anyone especially if you need a fitting. The shop where it was held is getting swimwear in in a couple of weeks so I will also be heading in there to see what’s available. Will keep you posted.
thanks again for the support. Xxx
Recently had a mastectomy. I bought a Speedo swimsuit (Xylia) online which I have been able to swim with an A-cup/size 2 swimming prosthesis. The breast area in the swimsuit is quite fitted with half zip in front. It works well without pockets. I have only had slippage of a centimeter after a half hour of swimming freestyle which I can cope with and easily adjust. From experience, this brand lasts quite a while without too much give, so I am hoping it lasts sometime before I need to get around to sewing a pocket into the inner bust layer, or indeed replacing my swimsuit altogether.
I agree with many of the comments here about the struggle to find a swimsuit - in my case, a costume that looks like sports wear and that is suitable for many hours of exercise in the pool.
I can highly recommend the Nicola Jane chlorine resistant sporty swimsuits. I swim every week. I had a mx in 2007, started off by sewing a pocket into my Speedo costume, but wasn’t very happy with the result. I bought a Nicola Jane costume from their sporty range and have been wearing it ever since. I had a recon in 2010 so no longer need a mx costume, but I like it and it is showing no signs of perishing with the chlorine. So excellent value for money. My Speedo ones never lasted anything like as long. As I am tall I bought the long version - another bonus as it fits better than the Speedo ones ever did.
Hi all
Here’s a link to the BCC information about swimwear after surgery which may be helpful to you:
best wishes
Lucy BCC