Surviving breast cancer is a hard-won battle. However, undergoing mastectomy doesn’t have to mean sacrificing comfort over style when it’s time to shop for bras after the surgery. Here are some tips post-mastectomy patients will find useful:
Get the right size
A lot of women wear the wrong size. In an international survey, 64 percent of 10,000 women were found to be going around with the wrong bra size, reports the Huffington Post. What’s worse is that 24 percent of those 64 percent are fully aware they’re wearing the wrong size. So know your size. It’ll only take a few minutes for you to ask help from a professional and finally figure this out. Try it out in the store. You’ll thank yourself when you realize the difference the right bra can give.
Choose wide comfortable straps
Thin straps don’t provide as much support. Wide bands provide enough to make for an ideal and comfortable fit. Also, wide bands don’t dig deep into your shoulders and that’s vital for anyone who’s ever had to undergo any form or type or breast cancer that included having their lymph nodes removed. This reduces the risk of lymphedema developments.
Evaluate if there’s enough support
Without proper support, your implants might move a bit after the surgery and that could be uncomfortable. Can you imagine yourself exercising without the right bra? That’s how uncomfortable it’ll be so make sure you’ve got the support you need when you shop for breast cancer bras.
Check the cup size
Find a bra with enough cup coverage to ensure your breasts don’t move around as much. That should keep any discomfort at bay. That’s why deeper cups are often preferable. The deeper the cup, the better it can accommodate your breasts
So follow these tips for an easier time shopping for a bra after your surgery.
