overthinkingit 655 Report post Posted December 1, 2015 You know at the end of a long shitty day that totally relaxing feeling of taking your bra off, I am seriously missing that. It feels like i have been trapped in this post op body armor forever! 6 MissC, prue, boobalicious_melb and 3 others reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gracie.d 236 Report post Posted December 1, 2015 Hang in there, it is worth it in the end. x Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
imperfectly_lou 1,102 Report post Posted December 1, 2015 Yup.... Unfortunately it's part of the process so you just kinda have to suck it up... And now I really only go bra less a few hours a day and maybe one night a week to bed Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MrsO 73 Report post Posted December 1, 2015 A side bar question - where do you get post-op bras? Does the hospital provide them? Thanks. 1 jdm reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jdm 168 Report post Posted December 1, 2015 It seems like most ladies have been given one or two after surgery but I've bought one just in case. After reading the multiple post op bra threads, I chose Carefix Anna. Has a zip at the front and seems comfy enough. I bought mine online from zodee for $55. Have a google ☺ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
overthinkingit 655 Report post Posted December 1, 2015 A side bar question - where do you get post-op bras? Does the hospital provide them? Thanks. your surgeon will give you the ones he wants you to wear. But zodee have a good range at reasonable prices. 1 MrsO reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
prue 314 Report post Posted December 1, 2015 You know at the end of a long shitty day that totally relaxing feeling of taking your bra off, I am seriously missing that. It feels like i have been trapped in this post op body armor forever! how long post op are you overthinkingit?? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
overthinkingit 655 Report post Posted December 1, 2015 today is day 6 PO so still over a week before I can start interchanging them with something else more comfortable. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MaisieF 1,114 Report post Posted December 1, 2015 Yep, it sucks. But now I can wear whatever bra I want I still go back to my comfy post op ones! And I'm almost never braless, so you might surprise yourself and keep wearing them for a while yet! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
overthinkingit 655 Report post Posted December 1, 2015 Yep, it sucks. But now I can wear whatever bra I want I still go back to my comfy post op ones! And I'm almost never braless, so you might surprise yourself and keep wearing them for a while yet!The first few days I loved them. But now they tight, uncomfortable and annoying me. I think before everything was so hard and high it just sort of stuck out the top now they feel like they are actually down inside the bra properly and being squished. 1 Mama_Milks reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mama_Milks 210 Report post Posted December 2, 2015 I know know that feeling, and TCI have you wear them for 6 weeks 24/7. Although I've been wearing bras 24/7 for the last 11 years (breastfeeding/pregnancy) so I wasn't in the habit of taking mine off, but geez it is tight!But! I'm 6 weeks today (yay!!) and I am allowed to wear whatever I like now! So hang in there your post op armor will come off before you know it 1 overthinkingit reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
harmonybear 153 Report post Posted December 2, 2015 I know the feeling!I was 3 weeks PO on Monday with TCI, so I figure I am atleast half way now.We have had a few really hot days here too that were sooo uncomfortable wearing it.But atleast once Summer really hits I will be able to stop wearing it!Was also a little bummed cos I tried on some new swim tops and none of them seem to sit right yet, they all gape out at the bottom, hopefully that wont be forever!!Hang in there!! 1 overthinkingit reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hollymay 149 Report post Posted December 2, 2015 yep I know that feeling! I wore it 24/7 for the first week but now I just wear it through the day and take it off when im home from work and all night. My surgeon said its fine 1 overthinkingit reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
overthinkingit 655 Report post Posted December 2, 2015 yep I know that feeling! I wore it 24/7 for the first week but now I just wear it through the day and take it off when im home from work and all night. My surgeon said its fine How did you feel when you started taking it off? As much as I hate this horrible tight squished feeling last night when I had a shower I must have had it off a little longer then previous showers because they started to hurt and feel like they were pulling. I was happy to put it back on Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MrsO 73 Report post Posted December 2, 2015 your surgeon will give you the ones he wants you to wear. But zodee have a good range at reasonable prices. Thanks, will check them out! 1 overthinkingit reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
