silly question...

sarahlou222 wrote:Hello lovely. Not a silly question at all!

I've bought 4 post surgery bras, only 2 do up at the front and the other two do up at the back, I've bought bra extenders if the size isn't right or tight due to swelling.

What size did you get? At least with macom you haven't got to worry about the cup!! xx

COOKIE wrote:I've always advise anyone buying The Macom to always buy a back fastening bra as well. 

The reason for this is becaue as we've seen many times here, once the swelling goes down or increases you're left (not always) with a bra that no longer fits. 

Having a 'good quality' high impact, back fastening sportsbra along with the lack fasteners Sarah mentioned above which are only a couple of pound are great as a back up, because not only will they fit immediately post-op but they'll also for is the swelling goes down....or if the swelling increases. So worth taking on board sweetness. Xx

Firecracker71 wrote:Hiya, 

I bought 1 macom and 2 M&S high impact twin packs. The macom stretched after swelling and didn't fit anymore so I've resorted to living in the M&S which are really comfy anyway. 

M&S do up at the back, for first few days Macom is great because you can't reach behind your back.

Remember the macom's are hand wash xx

Paige's wrote:Also Hun how do I put the countdown on my messages until boobies done as I tried other day but still can't see it x x

Paige's wrote:

COOKIE wrote:I've always advise anyone buying The Macom to always buy a back fastening bra as well. 

The reason for this is becaue as we've seen many times here, once the swelling goes down or increases you're left (not always) with a bra that no longer fits. 

Having a 'good quality' high impact, back fastening sportsbra along with the lack fasteners Sarah mentioned above which are only a couple of pound are great as a back up, because not only will they fit immediately post-op but they'll also for is the swelling goes down....or if the swelling increases. So worth taking on board sweetness. Xx

Thanks cookie, I kno prob swelling takes different on different people but roughly how long does swelling take to go down- partners took a week off work to help as we have a daughter who's into everything ATM- will that b long enough or do u think hel need the 2 weeks of like I have to help x x

COOKIE wrote:

Paige's wrote:

COOKIE wrote:I've always advise anyone buying The Macom to always buy a back fastening bra as well. 

The reason for this is becaue as we've seen many times here, once the swelling goes down or increases you're left (not always) with a bra that no longer fits. 

Having a 'good quality' high impact, back fastening sportsbra along with the lack fasteners Sarah mentioned above which are only a couple of pound are great as a back up, because not only will they fit immediately post-op but they'll also for is the swelling goes down....or if the swelling increases. So worth taking on board sweetness. Xx

Thanks cookie, I kno prob swelling takes different on different people but roughly how long does swelling take to go down- partners took a week off work to help as we have a daughter who's into everything ATM- will that b long enough or do u think hel need the 2 weeks of like I have to help x x

It depends on your daughters age really Paige. If she's old enough not to need to be carried or lifted then a week will be fine. But if she will need to be carried and lifted then yes, two weeks will be needed lovely. Not just for your saftey, but for the saftey of your daughter too. Xx

Charlii wrote:Two aught to do you as long as they fit. Wash one wear one. Swelling can last around 3wks, so it's a better idea to have the macom for the longer haul after the swelling, and as above the back fastening with extenders for the first few weeks. 

I ended up spending a fortune on post op bras because I was in the wrong band, so nothing fit right. Make sure you get your band right beforehand so you know it'll fit right. Just measure straight around and don't add anything to the number.

Firecracker71 wrote:I did the same, button front top which is loose for the journey home. No tight clothing (I was a day case too).
I wore the macom home and for the next day or two, then the silly thing stretched beyond belief. I guess I must have had quite a bit of swelling. For the days after that I just asked my mum to help do the back clasp up for my M&S. The above said, some girls have LOVED the Macom so it really is up to the individual. 
I've emailed them and they are offering an exchange so we'll see how the next one goes!x

Paige's wrote:

COOKIE wrote:

Paige's wrote:

COOKIE wrote:I've always advise anyone buying The Macom to always buy a back fastening bra as well. 

The reason for this is becaue as we've seen many times here, once the swelling goes down or increases you're left (not always) with a bra that no longer fits. 

Having a 'good quality' high impact, back fastening sportsbra along with the lack fasteners Sarah mentioned above which are only a couple of pound are great as a back up, because not only will they fit immediately post-op but they'll also for is the swelling goes down....or if the swelling increases. So worth taking on board sweetness. Xx

Thanks cookie, I kno prob swelling takes different on different people but roughly how long does swelling take to go down- partners took a week off work to help as we have a daughter who's into everything ATM- will that b long enough or do u think hel need the 2 weeks of like I have to help x x

It depends on your daughters age really Paige. If she's old enough not to need to be carried or lifted then a week will be fine. But if she will need to be carried and lifted then yes, two weeks will be needed lovely. Not just for your saftey, but for the saftey of your daughter too. Xx

My daughters 1 and half! Complete mummy's girl! Likes to be held etc.. I've just told him he'll need two weeks then lol as I know what she's like! xx

Paige's wrote:

Firecracker71 wrote:I did the same, button front top which is loose for the journey home. No tight clothing (I was a day case too).
I wore the macom home and for the next day or two, then the silly thing stretched beyond belief. I guess I must have had quite a bit of swelling. For the days after that I just asked my mum to help do the back clasp up for my M&S. The above said, some girls have LOVED the Macom so it really is up to the individual. 
I've emailed them and they are offering an exchange so we'll see how the next one goes!x

How did u find bein a daycase Hun? I'll defo get myself some back strap ones x

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Here you go lovely x