What to put in your bra?

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I need some guidance here…I’ve just had most of my laps dors recon removed becuase of Paget’s Disease. It is (once the swelling goes doen) clear that one side is going to be a LOT smaller than the other, as well as mis-shapen. SOOO what the heck am I going to do with my right cup in my bra? Can you buy things to put in? or shall I start stealing odd socks?
I don’t think there is such a thing here in France as a BC nurse to ask.
Any suggestions, and keep em clean!! Thanks
K

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Hi K,
M&S do some silicone ‘chicken filets’ that I use. I find they are good as they mould to the breast a bit as they reach boby heat and they are heavy like normal breast tissue. Not cheap at £25 a pair, and not sure if you can get to a branch. I think from your penname that you must be in the south-west; have they reopened the M&S in Toulouse?

Hope some help.
Jojoxxx

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Hi Lezignac2

Just to add that Breast Cancer Care have produced a publication called ‘A confident choice’, it includes information on different types of prosthesis. If you would like to have a look at a copy please follow the link below:-

breastcancercare.org.uk//docs/bcc_prosthesis_web_0.pdf

I hope you find this helpful.

Best wishes
Lucy

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Hi Lezugnac2

Amoena also do partial prosthesis - worth a try.

with love Pauline

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many thanks, will look at all. I searched on the internet for M&S and they didn’t have them, but my sister in law is going to look when she’s next in her local M&S. I live in France - I don’t think the M&S in Toulouse is going to open again - which is a real shame, it’s only an hour from here.
Thanks again
Karen x

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Hi Karen

M&S website does feature them. You need to click on lingerie, then on occasions solutions, then on bra solutions and they are there. Any problems, I will PM you the link.

Cathy

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thanks for that. the amoena website is great too. So lots to chose from, wonder how you measure what you need though??
Kx

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Hi Karen,
The M&S ones are half moon shape and make a shelf for your breast to sit on. I would say they increase about cup and a half size. If more needed you could use both at once.
Good hunting

Jojoxxx

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There is a seller on ebay called silicone sally who sells chicken fillets. Have never bought one coz I’ve had full mast and she so far doesn’t sell full boobies in my size, but her prices are cheaper and she’s a really nice lady, very helpful.

Irene

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hi Karen,
i had recon last Oct, but unfortuanatly due to infection had to have implant taken out this left with Ld flap recon but no implant. Fortunatly i had a swim form from Amoena which is hollow so went back to wearing that in pocket bra, looked fine and fitted over operation site. i have just had implant put back in, can’t believe the size of it!!
Good luck
Marg

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I would like to know if we can swim with the stick on prosthsis as im on hols in 2 wks

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I get very angry with the shops as most tops are to low has anyone found a good shop for tops . im not a slim lady so i cant have tight clothes im a size 16