Advise please xxx

Hiya Ladies, Basically im a bit worried, when i first had my consultation with my ps he explained that after my op i would have to wear my bandages for 2 weeks then go see him and then wear a sports bra day and night for the next 6, taking the total up to around 8 weeks post op before being able to wear a proper bra.
My appointent to get my bandages off was only 10 days after my op and then my next appointment is this tue (which means im only 3 weeks and 4 days post op) instead of being 6 weeks away, basically what im getting at is he asked me to get fitted for a wonderbra (specifically stated a wonderbra - no idea why????) before i go and see him on tues and if he is happy with my recovery I can start wearing a proper bra during the day and a sports bra for bed.
I personally think this is a little soon to start wearing underwire bras???? I know each surgeon recommends different things but im worried that it may effect my healing etc. Is it a case of when he sees me on tue he may have a look and recommend what he thinks is best for me? He may suggest i carry on wearing my sports bra.How long was it before you ladies started wearing a proper bra?? Thank You. Sorry for the rambling, xxxxxxx

A wonderbra? How bizarre, those bras specifically push together so i would imagine arent too good for healing pockets, i guess getting measured for one wouldnt hurt but i wouldnt wear one so early on, i started wearing proper bras at 2 months po when i felt ready, until then i wore my sports bra x

Hmmmmmm very interesting!

Who did you go with hun? maybe some other girls have gone with the same surgeon. I have been advised to wear my sports bra for 6 weeks, and i have an elastic strap which i wear over the top part of my bust and i have to wear that for 3 wks - which is nearly up now.

I would also speek to your nurse and ask if it is a company policy or just what he suggests, and ask if they have ever had any complications with other girls who have done this.

good luck
xxx

I know, i thought it was totally strange as the thought of trying to wear a wonderbra at this early stage makes my eyes water!!! lol. It even says in my aftercare notes to get measured before i see him and take the wonderbra with me to start wearing during the day if hes happy with my progress! Hmmmmm.,
Well ive just got back from town and I did attempt to try on a wonderbra and there is no way I can wear one!!! It was horribly uncomfortable and theres no way my boobs could be pushed where it wanted them to go.
I did buy a couple of normal bras to take with me and if he says anything i will just explain that theres no way i can push my boobs as hard as they are right now into anything, lol, and another thing....i have just paid a heck of a lot of money to not have to wear a wonderbra anymore, lol.
On the plus side i am absolutely over the moon as the 2 bras i just bought, one was a 30E and the other was a 32DD.....woo hooo! I know im not to get excited as it is extremely early days for unders but it was sooooooo nice to try a proper one! Hopefully on tue the surgeon might be happy for me to wear a normal one and the dreaded sports bra on the night only!! But like you girls say i really dont wanna rush things, i would be more than happy to carry on wearing my sports bra if it gives me the results i wanted!!! Ive come this far so why rush things now, xxxx

Len1 wrote:Hmmmmmm very interesting!

Who did you go with hun?

Sorry hun, i went with a company called Vive cosmetics as its local, but the surgeon works for the nuffield in newcastle, xxxx

If i was you i would also ask him what the benefits are of wearing a wonderbra?

Let us know how it goes - oh and WOW WOW WOW on your size!! .
xxx

Mmm, never heard of this before, but if it's what your ps suggests then follow his advice - but when you see him maybe ask him why! At least if he gives you a coherent explanation it may reassure you that it's ok and he has his valid reasons for doing that!!!!

Thanks Len i think i'll feel better after ive spoken to him, i know each surgeon has different views on whats best so i guess i just gotta trust his judgement. But yeh im loving my new bras!! Really had to restrain myself as I know they're gonna change so much, but hey it made me feel good, lol, xxxxxx

moonmar wrote: At least if he gives you a coherent explanation it may reassure you that it's ok and he has his valid reasons for doing that!!!!

Im kinda hoping he doesnt give me a valid explanation hun as theres no way i could face squashing my newbies into a wonderbra, lol.

I was told to wear sports bra for six weeks daytime and 3 months night. My boobs.... no way would have moved to fit a normal bra let alone a wonderbra...still like footballs and immovable.!!!

I am sure as we have all been advised different, he must have a reason... perhaps to get rid of gap in middle..to achieva a cleavage????? It is all I can think of, but be very interesting to know.. do pass on his words of wisdom please xx

mia wrote:but be very interesting to know.. do pass on his words of wisdom please xx

Will do mia, xxxx

Omg hun just read your post!! 30E wowwww!! hehe are you chuffed? i was measured a 32DD and couldnt believe it! lol i was advised 4 weeks a normal bra during the day and sports bra for bed so i do think were all told different.

Let me know how it goes.

x x x

That seems too soon. I had to wear sports bra for 3 months x

Hiya..!

Interesting to say the least??

I wore a sports bra for 6 weeks then was ok to wear underwired ones, but I chose them carefully...some are more padded around the wires than others. They had to fit well too or they do become uncomfy after a while.
No way would I have tried a wonderbra though...that's bizarre! Like you say...why have them done to wear a wonderbra for gawd's sake!!??

It took me til 3 months to be able to fully squish mine together too..

Don't get your surgeon at all..... will look forward to seeing his reasons for this?

I would certainly go with what YOU'RE comfortable with, hun....

BBD xx

Thanks BBD, i think know matter how qualified he is i gotta go with my body and like i say no way could i wear a wonderbra, oh well, i'll keep you all informed as im going tonight to see him, wish me luck, xxxx

Loads of luck being transmitted your way xx