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Lost almost a stone since my bra fitting after a single mastectomy earlier this year. Now the bra is a bit big and uncomfortable. Especially iin this heat t. Can anyone recommend some where where I could have a fitting and that supplies bras? P ossibly somewhere like Marks? Thank you.

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Lionore

I purchased mastectomy bras from Amazon that were a lot less expensive than the ones at the mastectomy store. My prosthesis fits just fine in the pockets.Be well and sending blessings!

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Snoopydrop in reply to Lionore

Thanks for the amazon tip. The only problem is now I dont know what size to buy. Take care

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Lionore in reply to Snoopydrop

Is a stone 12 pounds? Sorry I’m in the US. Try keeping the same cup size but go down the chest size for example 38C to 36C. In this heat knitted knickers might be more comfortable than a heavy prosthesis.

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Snoopydrop

Thanks for the advice Lionore. A stone is 14 lbs. Take care

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4EverMe

Hey, you could get a bra fitting at M and S and then look online when you have your new size. 😊

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Snoopydrop in reply to 4EverMe

I was hoping M & S had this service presumably they will do it for a mastectomy patient as they sell them. Appreciate your advice.

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DCCC_204

Hi. Often online sites give a size measurement guide. That might help too. Just a thought. Good luck!

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Snoopydrop

Thank you good tip.

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