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Hi
I buy mine online as I'm a larger lady. I got some from the classic confidence website (other websites are available....lol) & my BCN thought I'd made a good choice of bra. The prosthesis sits nicely in it.
Twinky x
hi, you can get a normal bra that's got support and your local bcn can arrange for a pocket to be fitted into it, they work quite well xx
Hi,
You won't need to get special bras some strong support bras are fine , and as Lisa's says you can get pockets put in if you want. Do download or ring the Helpline at BCC for their booklet on prosthetics. It has lots of companies in the index that you can browse online eg, Eloise, Amoena, Trulife, Silema, etc Tel .0808 800 6000 will get you through to the Helpline between 9-5 Mon-Fri and 9-2 Sat. M&S have larger sizes as do Asda.
Good hunting
Cackles
Hi Megsmum,
Here's the link to the publication cackles describes, I hope you find it helpful.
http://www2.breastcancercare.org.uk/publications/treatment-side-effects/confident-choice-breast-prostheses-bras-clothes-after-surgery-bcc123
Take care,
Jo, Facilitator
I'm the same size as you Megsmum and it does take some searching to find a bra.Although I haven't had a masectomy I did develop Lymphoedema in my breast and need to wear wire less bras with lots of support which tend to be masectomy bras.
Amoena are good if a little pricey but the best bras I found were from Debanhams and House of Fraser, our local store does a monthly coffee, morning for women who have had masectomies which a friend of mine goes to, both stores have great staff who will help with fitting.
Good luck xx