confusion with sports bra sizing...

Hello everyone im buying sports bras for the op and confused with which size I will need. Im currently 36c and having 415cc overs. Will the back stay same, I was going to buy 36dd will that be right. Sooo confused.

Pre op I was a small 34d, nurse recommended me wearing next size up so bought a 36... I had to go out yesterday and buy 38 due to swelling as was too tight. I would recommend going bigger waist wise to be sure Hun xxx

Okay will do, probs get a few different sizes. Thanks so much xx

Have you had pre op yet? My nurse advised me to buy a E cup and F. I had 460cc implants over and wearing the F cup now. Just thinking the DD might be too small for you xx

I hoping to be bigger than dd lol, no had consultation and decided on size of implant. Gotta have mrsa tests in couple week for the hospital but thats it till the day xx

I can't imagine you'd be a 36 back lovely at how slim you look in your avatar babe! That's quite a large back size for someone seemingly so small.

If youve never actually been fitted before I'd suggest you a go and that done first sweetheart, so you can at least find out what your back size is.

Is you've been estimated to be a DD, I'd then buy your back size youve been fitted to and the next size up in back size to enable you to accommodate any swelling around the ribs you might have. I'd also buy some bra extenders too, just incase you swell further which is possible and you then you don't have to go buying lots of bras with the extenders as they'll see you through.

Do get that fitting though hun. I really can't imagine you being a 36 back at all. X

I was thinking thexsame a 36 surely not lovely xx

Your surgeon can tell you what size sports bra to buy x

Aww thanks ive never actually been measured just sort of guess and I suppose they are bit loose tho I have them on tightest fitting. I should prob take all your advice and get measured first then go from there lol. Thanks guys xxx

I know thet are not very reliable but just done the bra calc online and it says 34c. Cant see me being any smaller than that, even tho im fairly slim I have large frame big hips and ribs etc, ive emailed my patient coordinator to check what size too. I am literally obsessed all I think of is boobs :D xxx

Lol we all think boobs. a calculatot told me 34c im a 28f lol xx

Can anyone help tell me how tight the bra should be? I'm naturally a 34b but just had them done to what should be a 34d and even with a 36d i feel that its too tight with the swelling, don't wana feel like im rubbing the scars but also dont wana feel like the bra isn't giving enough support?! xx

Haha well that is slightly off the mark lol xx

Sorry! Just as confused about the sizing and what is normal! xx

boobiesonthebrain13 wrote:I know thet are not very reliable but just done the bra calc online and it says 34c. Cant see me being any smaller than that, even tho im fairly slim I have large frame big hips and ribs etc, ive emailed my patient coordinator to check what size too. I am literally obsessed all I think of is boobs :D xxx

The 'calculators are rubbish hun and have been 'proven' to have had women in the wrong sized bras for years. Your best bet to ensure you're getting the correct support post-op is to get fitted pre-op babe because all of your support comes from the bra band. Many believe it to be the straps, but its the actual band that lends your boobs all their support, so best get it right hun and it doesn't take 5 minutes to get done. Xx

cs1113 wrote:Can anyone help tell me how tight the bra should be? I'm naturally a 34b but just had them done to what should be a 34d and even with a 36d i feel that its too tight with the swelling, don't wana feel like im rubbing the scars but also dont wana feel like the bra isn't giving enough support?! xx

You should be able to fit just two fingers under the breast band hun. It should feel quite tight, but not so tight that it is hurting you at all. If you're concerned about rubbing on your scars you can use a panty liner or a sanitary towel (sticky side against the bra) to just help cushion the scar from the bra band if you'd feel it would give you more comfort babe. If you feel it is too tight, to save yourself having to buy more bras, you can just spend about 3 or 4 pound on some bra extenders which will help extend the bra for you and save you a lot of unnecessary money buying more bras. Xx

Thank you Cookie! xx

Thank you :) xxx

cs1113 wrote:Sorry! Just as confused about the sizing and what is normal! xx

Sorry didnt mean you was reply to tinkerbell lol sorry xxx