Post operative support bra sizing? How to decide !

by Becky59 14th January 2015, 10:01 pm

I measure 27.5 under my absence of boobs and am a AA! I wear 32a bras. In terms of ordering a post op support bra, I am aiming for a D/C cup, what do people recommend for sports bra sizing? Do I try for a 30 band in a c or d or 32? Any advice or will my Surgeon tell me? Final consultation next week! Thanks for the advice?

by **Charlii** 14th January 2015, 10:05 pm

If you're 27.5" under your ribs, you're a 28 band normally. The two options are go for a size or two up in a front fastening bra, or get your normal size plus some cheapy bra extenders for a back fastening bra. Your surgeon should be able to advise on a cup size. Remember, if you go up a band, you come down a cup, so 28E=30DD=32D etc.

by Becky59 14th January 2015, 10:28 pm

Thanks! I am just a bit worried that 28 is going to be really tight as normally wear a 32 on the smallest clasp! 28 seems to be hard to get hold of too! Will have a check!

by **COOKIE** 14th January 2015, 11:01 pm

That's were the bra extenders help :ok:

by **Charlii** 15th January 2015, 9:26 am

A new bra should always be worn on the biggest clasp, so you can work your way in as the elastic gives. It'll feel tight at first, but if your anything like me, it wasn't a worry because it wasn't holding anything up! Once you've got your new boobs, you're going to need proper support, and all of that comes from the band. But your size will ultimately depend on the bra, no two fit the same. 28 is just a kick off point. There are plenty of places that sell them, just not on the high street.

by Jen23 16th January 2015, 7:11 am

I measure the same as you and wear a 30, the 28 was far too tight for me too.
Like charlii says, places do sell them, even finding a 30 on the high street is hard if you need a decent cup size though.
Apparently macoms are fairly good as they go by band but the cup just expands with you kind of thing. I personally didn't have one as I was supplied 2 by my surgeon.
Hope this helps x

by Emmapinder1983 16th January 2015, 7:37 am

I brought 2 shock absorbers yesterday, will these be good for after week 1? X x x

by anneritchley 16th January 2015, 4:47 pm

I bought triumph extreame early on but I guess you. Enter ask your surgeon. My surgeon wanted compression for 2 weeks xx

by Emmapinder1983 16th January 2015, 4:52 pm

Nurse said bring any support bra you want for next week, which will be my 1 week follow up. X x

by anneritchley 16th January 2015, 5:18 pm

Hi ii went to house of Fraser and explained to the bra fitter I was early po and she bought in lots of different sports bras for me to try . One of which was also shock absorber. They are good sports bras x

by **Charlii** 16th January 2015, 5:51 pm

The shock absorber and the triumph are both highly recommended on here. As long as it's high impact and wireless, you're good.

by Emmapinder1983 16th January 2015, 6:06 pm

The shock absorber are extreme support x x

by anneritchley 16th January 2015, 6:12 pm

Yes that's fine . My sports bras are extreme sport high impact xxx

by **Charlii** 16th January 2015, 6:54 pm

Extreme, high, it's all the same. As long as they're not flimsy yoga bras!

by Emmapinder1983 16th January 2015, 6:55 pm

Thanks ladies x x

by Jen23 16th January 2015, 10:20 pm

I think the shock absorbers are brill Emma :) x

by Becky59 16th January 2015, 10:38 pm

Thanks for all the advice guys! I like the look of the shock absorber as its not too high at the front! Will explore shopping whilst there's still some sales about!

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