sports bras

by samlr87 12th September 2014, 6:09 pm

I had my second consultation today and my surgeon said he recommends I wear a medical bra (macom) for the first week after my ba and then I can be measured for a sports bra but find one with a good size band and one with stretchy cups. He recommended one with a decent band so it sits well under the implants. Does anyone know any that are like this??

by rhy_fach 12th September 2014, 6:55 pm

Is this for the sports bra? I'd suggest going to a shop that sells lots of brands and try them on. But you can only really do that when you need it.

I bought a cheap front-fastening bra that I wore for the first few days, but I didn't find it very comfortable. Today (day 5) I went to TKMaxx and found one I liked. It is the pull-on-over-the-head sort, but that's fine for me if I do it gently! It's much more comfortable than the other one which felt like it was underwired, even though it wasn't, but it was a bit tight on my sutures. I'd bought it online so couldn't try it on first.

by samlr87 12th September 2014, 6:59 pm

I do intend on wearing the macom for the first couple of weeks at least and carry on to wear it at night but if I dont get along with it i will get a sports bra as he has said this is ok however I have never known sports bras to have stretchy cups as arent they meant to support you (high impact) I guess I will just have to wait and see and if I do need to get one then, like you say, go to a shop that has a wide range and try some on x

by **Charlii** 12th September 2014, 8:15 pm

The macom should be fine throughout your recovery, but if you want to switch to a sports bra, you've probably seen my suggestions in the other thread. All the support comes from the band, so you need to make sure your in the right size. By 2/3 wk your swelling will subside and you'll be back to your normal band. Anything high impact (non supermarket) will have a firm support band. It'll feel tight, it's supposed to, but it means it's doing its job and supporting you in all the right places. Don't scrimp! Best value is the 2pk from m.&s, £25 I think.

by samlr87 12th September 2014, 8:27 pm

Thanks Charlii, I do plan on getting at least one Macom. Surgeon today told me if I prefer, after one week I can swap to a sports bra but gave me things to look out for in a perfect sports bra. I also got him to measure me today and as expected he said to get a 36 band. IS it worth getting a size bigger in band to allow for swelling? I dont want to get a 38 for a week post op it be too big?!

by Princess_x 12th September 2014, 8:33 pm

Shock Absorber's are my favourite sports bra's. Still wear mine to bed! x

by samlr87 12th September 2014, 8:35 pm

Any one in particular princess?x

by purplegirl 12th September 2014, 8:45 pm

I totally agree shock absorbers are great so supportive. I have the purple one with the racer back. It's great. The medical bra I got from spire had straps that were uncomfortable x

by **Charlii** 13th September 2014, 12:03 pm

If you're going for a back fastener, it's cheaper just to get some extenders from eBay or Amazon.

by samlr87 14th September 2014, 10:14 am

Do they do a front fastener? Would rather that I think x

by tinkerbell24 14th September 2014, 10:40 am

I loved my marks zip up bra and they come in such lovely colours and designs

I also loved the shock absorber too xx

by samlr87 14th September 2014, 10:48 am

I def will be investing in one of those tink x

by tinkerbell24 14th September 2014, 10:52 am

I missed my sports bra after my reop lol I was braless for 5 month Shocked

haha xx

by **mirren001** 14th September 2014, 12:58 pm

M&S zip front for me too ! supportive , soft & super comfy, not forgetting looks good too. X

by lairyfairie 23rd October 2014, 4:00 pm

So how many bras should I buy for the first couple of weeks and should these be a bit bigger than my band size? Also what is the difference (pros/cons) between front and back fastening sports bras?

by **Charlii** 23rd October 2014, 4:41 pm

The difference is just going to be personal preference. I hated the M&S zip front, loved the Macom. Generally you should always have at least 2 - wash one wear one. And the swelling for the first 2-3weeks can bump you around 2 band sizes. You should be able to get a general idea from your surgeon as to size.

by lairyfairie 25th October 2014, 1:32 pm

Thanks. Going to my next appt armed with loads of bra related questions. My ps did mention m&s and Macom so I assume I need high support. Are they meant to squish your boobs in to stop them moving?

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