Sizes of sports bras

Peachy34 wrote:Hmm I've been told to buy a 32dd. I wear a 34b at the moment I thought I would have had to go up a back size because of the swelling or even stay the same backsize but the surgeon told me I measure a 32. I've tried the shock absorber sports bra in a 32 back today and it digs in like crazy slightly concerned at the size cos I've only asked for a full c/d . My boobies are like a tyre with a slow puncture they need fixing and inflating a bit lol

Thanks xx

abbie wrote:maybe thats because they buy their sports bras before the op, rather than being measured for them afterwards, no?

cookie wrote:If the 32 band feels tight and is digging into your skin pre-op then you're not a 32 band hun (in that particular bra, you may be others though) and I wouldn't recommend you buy a bra that 'hurts' either pre or post op!

If your surgeon thinks you're going need to get a DD cup initially post-op and you're only looking to be a full C to a D then I think you need to further discuss this with him babe so that you're both reading from the same page.

You only have to read every single post here after ladies get measured from 6 weeks up to see that they all go 'up' in cup size from their initial sportsbra size babe.

If you're at all uncertain or unsure about anything.... go back and see your surgeon hun before your op! xxx

cookie wrote:I don't know anybody who remained the same size as their sportsbra size and in general, you do go up in cup sizes.

My first size sports bra was a 34DD, I then due to more swelling went to a 36DD and my resulting size after my boobs had dropped and relaxed and all swelling dispersed is... a 32F!

jayjay77 wrote:Sorry, don't want to impose on thread but a few of you have said that the bra you wore post surgery was smaller than the size you ended up with... GULP. I'm a 36DD at mo and hoping to LOSE a little after swelling. Is there a chance I'd actually go UP a cup size???? xx