sports bra vs. camis - final decision - freaking out :)

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HELP PLEASE!

You might recall my ps was adament that I not wear a bra after

explant, and as the responses revealed, no none here EVER heard of

that.

When I went for my pre op apt. last week she said 'you promise me you

will not wear ANY bra for at least 4 wks, and then - we'll see how

you are healing - everyone is different. I want you to buy several

camis - some with shelves and some plain - make sure they are very

snug, but do not wear the shelf one at night. We'll have to just see

where you are when the drains come out, but your tissue will be very

influenced by what is around it, so it's crucial we pick the right

thing.' When I asked about a soft cup sports bra she shook her head

vehemently and said 'NO, no no!'

I do not defer to the medical establishment, but I am so freaked out

by this conflict - I want to do EXACTLY what you all did and what

Melmed told me - wear the zip front champion sports bra, however, I

keep thinking 'is there some darn reason it would be wrong not to do

what she says?' She told the story of this woman who blew off her

lymphatic massages and follow up appts, went out and wore an

underwire and now has a dent, post explant. she said 'I do not want

you to get away from me like she did - we need to monitor how you are

shaping out each week' (it's true you come 2-3 times a week for the

massage and she checks you out - this tapers out - but she is

constantly checking you out - she does this with all surgeries. They

also make sure you are on the supplements, and avoiding bad

food/behaviors)

I honestly cannot see myself cancelling surgery - I just need these

out. I want to feel sure of my decision - I wouldn't tell her if I

wore the bra and then just show up in the camis (she said to bring

the bras I bought too, just in case, and we'll go over what looks

like it would shape me best) - I don't like NOT being on the same

page as her, as I will be lying about what I am doing at home, but I

suspect you all are right on target and she is not.

So, I am wondering when did you start wearing your sports bra? After

the drains came out? (do bandages come off at the same time, I

forgot to ask) PLEASE LET ME KNOW WHEN YOU WORE THIS FIRST SO I WILL

BE ABLE TO FOLLOW THIS

The coutdown begins - oh my!!

thank you ladies for leading me down this path - I am nearly there

and I am soo excited!!