post op support bra

so i'm in the process of getting my hospital bag ready  whats the best support bra to get ? the lady told me to get a 32C/D from primark but they only have small medium and large sizes - should i just get an M/L ? where did you get your post op bras from ? xxx

I got a 2 pack from m&s I also used the Macom, but my fave was definatly the shock absorber! Did your surgeon/clinic advise you what size to get?

yep was told to get two, 32C and 32D just to be sure

Primark do have sports bras in cup sizes too. I had a post surgery bra bra from m&s which is comfy x

I wouldn't bother with cheap sportsbras babe. They're fine and first and then a couple of washes later there's very little support left if them.

The most popular bras on the forum are:

The Triumph Tri-Action Extreme (my fav)
The Shock Absorber
The M&S front zipped sportsbra (another fav of min)
The M&S pack of 2 high impact sportsbras for £25
The Macom.

Any of those are perfect for your recovery babe.

You need a bra that's going to keep your boobs nice and stable during recovery so that the implants have time to adhere to the breast pocket, so it needs to be a good bra that's going to see you through hun.

Also if you're going to buy a front fastener its also worthwhile buying a back fastener also and buying some bra extenders too. This is because very often you may have quite a bit of swelling around the ribs and with a front fastener there are no means of extending, but with a back fastener you use the bra extenders to give you some relief. Xx

I agree, the cheap bras do not give enough support, cookies list is great!

For me my fav is the Macom, just because you only need to know your band size so you don't need to worry :) xx

thanks girls, especially you cookie <3 there's sooo many choices i don't even know.. i think i've narrowed it down a fair bit now though, but not since these options are abit more expensive i can't really buy two of the same in different sizes.. so not sure whether i should go for 32C or 32D

Hey Ravenxwaves

You could buy one Macom, as you don't need to know a cup size for that, just the band size and then as Cookie suggests go for a back fastener to help out if you're really swollen as you'll be able to use the extenders. Maybe get that in the D.

And as so many others before me have said, if you go onto Macom's website and buy the bra the code Mybreast will get you 15% off!!

Enjoy your shopping. It's quite exciting getting everything ready for your bag!x

Hey, 

I've got two Macom bras in a 32 and 34 also two m&s zip up front fasteners. My surgeon said just get a 34 but didn't want to rely on one!!!!! My thinking was what if it doesn't fit???? So got both size

The discount code that cab321 was on about does work as ordering two with postage came to just over £66. hope this helps

You can get cheap shock absorbers brand new on eBay Hun.  I love shock absorbers , I never used a Macom but heard only good things about them. X

mandmdirect have got some shock absorber bras on sale for £14.99! Not sure if it's only in white though xx

Heres the link chick http://www.mandmdirect.com/01/details/QS38?lid=GUP&utm_medium=cpc&network=google&utm_source=google&utm_campaign=pla&gclid=COSO4vXTj7oCFYfMtAodP0EARw
Hope I've done that right & it's the right bra!!! xx

If money's tight babe I'd just get the pack of two M&S high impact bras for £25 in a 32D and a pack of bra extenders babe. No need to go to lots of expense. You'll be fine with those and they'll take you right though and cover you for swelling as well.

As long as you have a bra that will support your boobs well then that's what matters, not spending lots money you haven't got babe.  

thanks for all your help girlies :) xxx

I got the pack of two high Impact from m&s their a good starter, and I had no problems with taking them back, I'm now in the shock absorber as they are fantastic but abit pricey!
I was told to bring 32c and a 32d, but both were too small even when the swelling went down! I needed 3 back extenders until the swelling went down and im now in a 30F bra, so It might be worth taking bigger sizes too Hun, maybe DD, and just keep the receipt! Def need those back extenders too! (I was a numpty and forgot to take mine to the hospital) xx

Bigange1 wrote:Heres the link chick http://www.mandmdirect.com/01/details/QS38?lid=GUP&utm_medium=cpc&network=google&utm_source=google&utm_campaign=pla&gclid=COSO4vXTj7oCFYfMtAodP0EARw
Hope I've done that right & it's the right bra!!! xx

It's underwired hunny, so not suitable for a post op bra x

Oh god, is it! Think I  better start reading the small print.  xx