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Phoenix, AZ

I had single mastectomy and silicone implant placed. I am having a problem getting a bra to fit properly. It keeps riding up under my arm on the implant side. PS said I need a mastectomy bra (?). I don't understand why I need a mastectomy bra if I have an implant????

November 10, 2023
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A MyBCTeam Member

I had a mastectomy on the left and tried taking the wire out of that side- needless to say it didn’t work- my daughter suggested Auden wireless bras (sold at Target) They have good structure and don’t ride to the side- I have several styles and they all fit nicely- and stay in place!

November 17, 2023
A MyBCTeam Member

I took the nursing pad that was folded in half and connected one side to breast and one to bra. But it may not stay.

Try that tape that they use to keep dress tops from moving.

November 19, 2023
A MyBCTeam Member

I went to target and bought an AUden wireless bra , and they even had it in my (weird) size! Also found linsonoh nursing pads! Thanks to both of you!!

November 19, 2023
A MyBCTeam Member

THanks Sue10 and Valerie! I will check out all your ideas! (At the moment I am using baby washcloths!) 🙂

November 17, 2023
A MyBCTeam Member

@A MyBCTeam Member:

Hopefully the Auden wireless bras will work. I do not know if they are lightly padded which will solve the gap space problem.

If you have one of those mastectomy bra stores in your area, you could phone them and ask if they could sell you a small silicon filler for that spot.
You may be able to use this without a bra that has a pocket for it. They would know and have ideas and fit this..

I do think that this should too be covered by your insurance as it is anything needed for breasts after breast cancer.

If the Auden bras move too for you, they have that tape that women use when they wear low cut tops on dresses so that breasts stay covered. It could fasten to bra and breast area and bras would not ride up..
👗. Do not know name. They have some of this tape on Amazon.

November 17, 2023

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