Life after mastectomy

[Dancegal]

Hello! I'm looking for this who had a mastectomy and can share best bras, sports bras, swimsuits, and breast forms. I had one breast removed in Dec 2017. I do not care for the silicon prosthetic I was given. Bras do not stay in place. I currently am wearing a cotton filled pocket but that won't last in water. I am pretty sure I do not want to go through reconstructive surgery. All you experiences and knowledge would be appreciated! Dancegal

[RobertaG1961]

Have you gone to Underneath It All? They were wonderful and so helpful when I was going through reconstruction. Their whole business is selling items for women dealing with breast cancer. I will always be grateful for them for all the help and understanding. They have two locations in New York - one at 320 Fifth Avenue.

I have recently gone to Townshop on Broadway - upper Westside - I think in the 70s. I don’t have a prosthesis but they have a selection of bras.

I think I’ve seen mastectomy bras in the Lands End website.

[Dancegal in reply to RobertaG1961]

Thanks for the info. I live in California...do you know if Underneath It All is available online (I guess I can check myself lol).

[findthecure1]

Have you tried any Amoena products, they have a website. But, check with your oncology nurses to find a local store that has the products you are looking for. Keep in mind some of these products may be covered by insurance

[Dancegal in reply to findthecure1]

finthecure1,

I have looked at their products but really wanted to be able to try on before ordering. I will look into it further. Thank you! and I will check with my insurance for sure!

[Rhwright12]

Hi Dancegal!

I just had the right side removed as well...I use a crotcheted breast form made for swimming from awesomebreastforms.com...they are free. I velcroed mine to inside of suit. So it’s removable and washable...I use sports bras by Victoria Secrets with my silicon form. I get the ones with the double liner. The inner layer snaps and the outer layer zips up. I put the form in between the 2 layers and it stays in place. I also found that the mastectomy bras would drupe by the end of the day. Which was disappointing as u would think they would be extra supportive with your form! Hope this helps!

-Blessings!

[Dancegal in reply to Rhwright12]

Thank you so much Rhwright12! This really helps! Do you have the style number (s) of the Victoria Secret sports bra (s)? I will look into the awesomebreastform website.

Dancegal

[Rhwright12 in reply to Dancegal]

I don’t have the style numbers just that they have the outer layer that zips and the inner layer that has a regular snap closure...I think they are referred to as a zip close sports bra...😀

I definitely recommend them! 💕

[Dancegal in reply to Rhwright12]

Thanks! I will try to find them!