The dreaded Strap !!!

by Shelsuit 18th July 2011, 10:12 pm

Hey girls ....

I'm about 9 days Post BA, iv gotta tell you it's all been rather good apart from this strap ! I try my best to wear it religiously but it's awful , I feel rubbish with it on, everything hurts more and it's a constant pressure ! I don't have it too tight or anything but I just hate it , I always wear it to bed and most of the day but when it's off I'm sooo happy ! My boobs actually don't look like they need the top part squshed down , I had overs so ita quite strange I even have a strap ? ... I genuinely don't think I need it and it only causes my boobs to hurt .... Has anyone else felt like this ? Like actually hated this strap ?

I have my dressings off tomorrow so maybe that might make me more comfortable ... Xxxx

by moongal 19th July 2011, 2:23 am

I am also curious about this compression strap! I don't like it! Does it actually work? I'm not sure...I have partial unders. Thanks!

by Emme-Kate 19th July 2011, 2:29 am

I have full unders and wore the ace bandage strap for 1 week then I had 2 more weeks with the white velcro style one.Well it only helped my right boob drop.My left boob only dropped slightly so far.Now I'm, just doing massage and pressure on the left boob.I'd call the doctor and ask if it's OK for you to just massage since overs drop fairly easy from whatI've heard on here.

That strap is pure evil!Oh did I hate it with a passion!HaHa!

Rolling Eyes

by mio321 19th July 2011, 12:06 pm

I have under and i got the wonderful strap and a bra ... both really uncomfy ...but im finding really good uses for them ....fab mobile phone holder ...its currently holding the sky remote as hostage ...haha ..when it feels like its gonna cut me in too ....its fab for keeping ice packs in place ....i will miss it when its gone ....not. xxx

by Ninaella 19th July 2011, 1:58 pm

I was told that I could stop using it, when I got home?!?!

by mio321 19th July 2011, 2:01 pm

Really? Did u have unders too? X

by Ninaella 19th July 2011, 2:42 pm

Yes, and both the nurse and doc said the same! When you left and got your discharge pack did you have the size/weight of your implants? Also do you think the band is ti help with dropping?

by mio321 19th July 2011, 3:19 pm

I just looked at my discharge pack.. says wear binder for 6wks n support bra for 8wks. Its also says change daily... i dont get that bit.. they are on i cant take them off. Waiting for the nurse to phone me back i missed her call b4. I. got 300 in wot did u have? X

by mio321 19th July 2011, 3:48 pm

Up date ..lol just changed my bra n strap... holy cow i got big boobs . Wow looks really wierd... xx

by Ninaella 19th July 2011, 3:52 pm

Mine says 375gms, a bit shocked about that! But it's my own fault, as I don't think I was specific enough! Wanted to be C or D from an A and didn't want to be too small. Just hoping they'll settle down smaller!!!!

Think I'll go back to strap tonight too.

Managed a good wash today and no real mobility probs, even washed my hair!

Changing bra daily is to stop bacteria! Is there anyone who can help you there?

Yes unders too.

by mio321 19th July 2011, 4:02 pm

Wow u did get bigger ones he he hey u go for it he would of only put in what he thought wud look nice on you. Thats what he said to me n i trust his judgement , my 14yr old daughter just helped me change ... aww she did laugh. I too washed me hair ...it was a proud moment being able to to that lol . Its been easier than i thought ... just a lack of contact off the hospital group but. i will try them tomorrow xx

by Ninaella 19th July 2011, 4:13 pm

True, it really put a smile on the ol man's face, that's for sure!!

Glad you've got some help! What does she think? My 19 year old son told me he was embarrassed in case his mates notice! Lol

Did a bit of ironing, prob not a good idea. A little swollen now.

Got a call from the nurse, and have to go on Mon.

by mio321 19th July 2011, 6:02 pm

Ur as bad as me for not sitting still lol. But i think it helps to keep moving. All my childern have been fine about it , my eldest took me to tescos shoppin i was only allowed to pick out the things we need ,she put them in the trolley n continued to take the mickey trying to make me laugh..which is not a gud idea ..lol that does hurt. Ermm i just got on the scales....flipping heck i hope its my implants . Nearly 9st ekkk!

by kezmac 19th July 2011, 6:23 pm

Hi hun,

I had the dreaded strap on for 6 weeks!!! Hated the bloody thing, looked like a rag by the end! However no matter how horrible it is, go on your surgeons advice x

by Shelsuit 19th July 2011, 6:32 pm

Had my check up today and the nurses and consultant told me only 4 more days with the strap , yeahy !! Originally it was 3 weeks but he told me just 2 weeks will do it !!! Happy days !! I'm going to feed it to my 2 chihuahaus ! Haha !

by kezmac 19th July 2011, 6:34 pm

Thats great news hun, the new additions'll be revealed soon!!!! The dreaded Strap !!! 113752

x

by Emme-Kate 20th July 2011, 3:17 am

Good for you,Those 4 days will pass quickly! The dreaded Strap !!! 899188

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