Swimming Tips????

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Hi
I know probably a lot of you enjoy swimming after your mastectomy so I am hoping someone can give me some tips on the sponge and costume.
I got a costume last year and took the ‘plunge’ literally, even though i felt self conscious being so fat.
The costume has a pocket for the spongey boob but I found the blasted thing moved and I looked ridiculous. Had to stop at the end of the pool and have a squeeze and re-arrange it. Fortunately it was a private pool.I haven’t swam since, but just joined a leisure centre and the gym work is affecting my knee. Swimming although I am not great at it has been suggested.

Any tips would be much appreciated.
Ta
Rx

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I use a sylicone “swimming” prothesis. They are lighter than a normal prothesis and have a slightly curved back, expensive I’m afraid but I presume longer lasting than the sponge ones. I find it fits well into the swim suit and doesn’t move around. Is your swimsuit a good fit? I’ve got 2 and 1 of them fits better than the other and the prothesis “sits” better in the pocket. You might be able to get a Macmillan grant to pay for it as I was offered this after my masectomy. I think your BC nurse can help make the application.
Enjoy the water. I think we’re all dolphins at heart.

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Hi Liverbird

I just use the usually silicone prothesis, and that is fine.

Keep going, it’s supposed to be a really good form of exercise.

love

Wizz

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I love swimming and wear a sports bra under the swimsuit( with a normal silicon prosthesis),I got one of those cover all swimsuits with sleeves, and legs down to the knee,mainly because the weather is too hot for me to expose much skin.

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After having a mastectomy in June I bought a new costume with pockets and a silicone prosthesis. Both fit really well and are very comfortable. As they cost quite a bit I have decided to try and get fitter and I now swim twice a week. I find the prosthesis really good - it always stays in place. I have found the swimming has improved my arm movement since the op and feel it is good exercise. I bought the costume and prothesis on the internet.
Liz