Hi to Lolanthe/ everyone so sorry to hear that you dont think your BCN are much good, I must say mine were there whenever. I think you will have had your op by now hope you are ok,my advice might be a bit late but not been on here for ages. feel free to ask. I had a lumpectomy and sentinol node biopsy in June 2015 followed by 15 Rads. Unlike some ladies/men I have been very lucky - fingers crossed. I feel fine only side effects from Rads was tiredness, breast was a little pink/ sore to the touch but not until about 12th session. I did peel a little underneath breast and was told not to use the creams, keep as dry as poss and will clear up, it did. About the bras! Ididnt know what to get and read lots of posts on here, I went to M&S told the assistant what I was looking for and she said they had a range of "post Surgery" bras- not as pretty as I liked and usually wore underwired (38D) but you are not on a fashion parade you have to look after yourself and wear what right for you- the ones I got were non-wired a cotton material, slightly padded and had room for any additions that you might have needed, pretty tiny flower pattern, I tried a size larger but for me there was no need. I got myself some very soft crop tops, deffinately get size bigger or two and they were comfortable in day and for sleeping. I was so much more comfortable than trying to still get in my own bras. I also found that when bust was sore underneath I put a piece of soft dressing or even very clean fabric underneath and made it easier. Months on I have maybe lost 1/4 of left breast changed underwear size and alll is ok. Hope all go on ok.
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