Hi team. Bit of an odd question. I’ve bought some compression pants but at £80.00 per pop they are pretty pricey. Do I wear underwear underneath these or do I need to buy a few pairs do that I can wear one and wash one. Wasn’t sure if they go over knickers etc
Hi motherducky
Thank you for posting.
Although you don’t mention what kind of surgery you are having, it sounds like you may be having a breast reconstruction using your own tissue. Compression pants are usually recommended to be worn day and night for around 6 weeks after this surgery, although this may vary based on your surgeon’s preference, so do check with your breast care nurse.
You can wear compression pants over your regular underwear for comfort. There are different companies who sell compression pants at varying prices. You can find some examples in this leaflet from the Royal Marsden hospital. Again, your breast care nurse or treatment team may be able to suggest other suppliers.
You may also want to try posting a question in this area of the forum, to ask others which suppliers they have used.
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