One for the ladies

[bowler]

Any advice regarding wearing a bra after heart surgery, I seem to have read that I need a front fastening one ?

Thanks in advance

[Fredders]

A front fastening bra is a good idea if you can find a comfortable one, but I bought a couple of unwired cotton bras from Sainsbury’s and they were very comfortable. I did them up at the front and then twisted them round, but I’ve got a rotator cuff problem so can’t get my arms behind me to do a bra up anyway.

The first time I had my op the hospital actually put me in a front fastening support, but I didn’t get that this time. The important thing is that it is unwired and comfortable.

Wendy

[Nanpan in reply to Fredders]

Hi

I bought a front fastening bra but found it was uncomfortable also got a larger size but still felt tight so I bought unwired one from M&S was a bit better might just be me I am not big so went with out some times which was bliss.

Good luck

[bowler in reply to Nanpan]

I always wear a soft Bra as I find the wired ones tight, I think I could go without as I'm not a big lady, and if I'm recovering at home I'm sure no one will notice I'm not wearing one, and Like you say "what bliss"

thank you.

[bowler in reply to Fredders]

I usually do as you do as I can't get my arms round my back, I do wear soft bra's so maybe they will suffice, Sainsbury's have 25% of this weekend so will pop in there for a look and maybe get one that's a bit bigger,

thank you

[Weejenny]

Hi there I was in looking at bras in Debenhams this week, I got chatting to a lady there who suggested “Nicola Jane” for post surgery bras, not that I need one I was only looking for one with a wide strap with having a pacemaker. The Debenhams ones were nice too but not front fastening. Have you gone in and tried any on I find the ladies very helpful in stores. M&S were great too. Jen

[bowler]

Thank you

I haven't tried any on yet, my op. is in May, However I have looked at M&S on line for front openings but the choice was limited, I will look at Debenhams.

[Fredders in reply to bowler]

M&S have a nice soft bra with wide shoulder straps that I find very comfortable, it also has a little net piece at the very middle between the cups which allows the scar to breath 🙂. Whatever bra you get, keep an eye on the area where the scar is under the bra as it’s a prime area for getting an infection.

Wendy

[bowler in reply to Fredders]

Thanks for your good advice, I will go back on line and look at the M&S bras, and forget the front loaders.

I'm not looking forward to the op. more so the afterwards and recovery.

[Fredders in reply to bowler]

The bra I got was T338126, very comfy.

I don’t think any of us looked forward to the op, but for me the recovery wasn’t too bad. Just take it a day at a time and don’t overdo things. Sleeping was the hardest thing, so difficult to get comfortable - take the painkillers as they’ll help.

Wendy

[bowler in reply to Fredders]

Thanks for the info, M&S have 10% off bra's with my sparks card.

I have sent off for one of those V shaped pillows in case I need to sit up in bed. I will take on board what you said about the painkillers, no good being a martyr.

[gal4God]

I’m onli wearing a bra wen i need to for modesty reasons at the mo due to my chest pain and tightness. I’ve found this easy to cope wiv. I’ve also bought bras wiv a bigger chest size so it’s more comfortable.

[bowler in reply to gal4God]

good advice, I don't think it's worth me buying a front fastening one, [ I nearly said a front loader } and probably wont get used again once I'm healed.

thank you

[gal4God in reply to bowler]

I’ve been bra less for months now but a front fransten bra seems weird to me as well.

[Fredders in reply to gal4God]

Front fasteningn bras were very popular and easy to get some lovely styles in the 80s and we always referred to them as front loaders 😃

[bowler in reply to Fredders]

I'm 73 and have never heard them called front loaders, it was just a slip of the tongue when I almost called them that, I was probably thinking of a washing machine, as I need a new one,

[Les29]

Hi I bought a bamboo front fastening bra and it is so comfortable it's made by JML thinking of buying More!

[bowler]

They sound interesting, thanks