Post Surgery Bra's / Sports Bra's - which one to get?

Hiya girls

I was just reading through Rachel09's post about her 6 week check and bra's and it got me thinking that I might not have bought the right bra's for after my op. I've got two Royce Post Surgery Bra's in different sizes (the ones that Rachel put us on to that were a bargain on Figleaf). Anyway, after reading Mia's post about how a post surgery bra supports whereas a Sports bra squashes, I was wondering do I need to get a sports bra for my PS to put on after my surgery and not a post surgery bra.. Arrrgggh confused.com . I started to write him an email, then thought I sounded like a complete idiot, so thought I'd ask you girls instead , don't mind sounding like an idiot on here

Thanks in advance

Sarah

Oh, just wanted to remind you that I'm having the anchor uplift if that makes any difference :)

After my op i just had the strap over my boobs and bandages over my incisions, in the morning i put on a bra over this. I got the Marena bra with my package which was very comfortable and is a post surgery compression bra. Maybe ask your ps if he recommends a compression bra as you're having an uplift as it might be different, i would take the 2 you have with you to the hospital

x

Hiya Sarahsbabies!!

Sounds like I may have caused some confusion...I do apoligise xx
I must read back!

Anyway, I wore the Royce post-op surgery bra with silver for healing, I got two (unfortunately not in sale) They are ideal as they are front opening and do everything needed, and for uplift girls even better I think, as seamless and good for a peek and ice bags etc.

I think Rachel was talking about after six week check when she can come out of sports bras and has been advised to wear no bra, or, a support bra which is different
I think bras are causing us all more hassle now than pre-op

So, in my opinion you have the best bra for you straight off and up untill 6weekcheck. I did also buy the shock absorber mutiway to wear going out as they are less visible in clothes and it was xmas time. They are also seamless but I found they came up smaller fitting than the Royce. I would certainly buy the Royce again for the many benefits..band lower than incisions, cool, comfortable and breathable and stretchy enough to accommodate dressings and swelling. They are reccommended for reconstruction and B.A. surgery if you check reviews.

Hope I have not caused any more confusion, and perhaps maybe settled your mind xxxxx

I asked him about bras he said to get the front fastening zip one from m and s in a size bigger due to swelling- well I went to m and s but they didnt have the dd so had to go for a d instead as they said you cant order them anymore (credit crunch and all that)...will be keeping my eye out for one and hopefully swop it with my D one when and if I find it.

I bought the royse post op one too, I didnt specifically ask him about it but he did say they need to be kept in place as thats how they will heal, - that made me think the post op bra might be to flimsy but the shoulder straps can be hoisted quite high so Ill bring both on the day and see which one he recommends out of the two.

I thought maby the post op one would be a good one to sleep in as it looks more comfy and looks like it could handle the swelling without feeling to tight...not sure... I find it confusing so thought Id get both as im sure ill use them either way.

Thanks Mia, it's not what you said that confused me, its thinking back to things my PS has said and like dbs said, I was wondering if the Royce one would 'hold me in place', as he's mentioned something about that. He did mention M&S to me aswell, but I just thought that was his shop of choice (like my inlaws). I'll pay them a trip and see if they've got the one you mention, then he'll have a choice of what to put on, better to be safe than sorry :) .

Oh dbs, he told me that he's got 4 ladies booked in for the 10th now.

wow 4!!, he is a popular surgeon. I wonder why...

do you know what time you'll be seen?

I did ask, he said the day cases would be first and I would probably be third so about 2.30 as the other uplift isn't having implants aswell so wont take as long as me.

I forgot to ask about the rooms, did you remember?

I've been to M&S this morning and got the zip up sports bra aswell, he said to get 34DD but they didn't have that size so I got the 34E, tried it on and its quite snug and I'm 34D at the moment so probably be ok. That'll do for now I think :)

no I forgot to ask that one sorry!, I didnt think to get the E- I might try that one if I cant find the DD.

I'm sure we'll get our own room. When I phoned Spire and asked how much the procedure would be they quoted over £7k, so I'm sure you wouldn't be expected to share if you're paying over 7k. Not that I'd mind sharing with you of course :) .

The E was certainly squashing what I already have and when I jumped up and down to check, nothing moved. I'm happy with the E, its not like they are an underwired bra with the fitting, so I'm not worried anymore. I'm good to go.