Guest guest Posted April 13, 2004 Report Share Posted April 13, 2004 I didn't wear a bra for 2 weeks after surgery. It worried me that it would hurt, and I wasn't going out anywhere, so it really wasn't a big deal. -- Silly question I have a silly question to the women of the group who have had open rny. I was wondering how do you go about putting on a bra in the weeks after your surgery? I unfortunately am well endowed in that area, and I can not go without a bra. It occured to me the other day that the way I put mine on, it would interfere with my scar. Is it painful to wear one? I would appreciate any suggestions or help in this area. Thank you for your replies in advance. Vickie 5'01 " BMI 41 pre-op 215 6-7-04 Heavenly Scents Candle Company Vickie 523 Dickson Circle Sherman, Texas 75090 website: www.heavenlyscentstx.us e-mail: rasmith@... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 13, 2004 Report Share Posted April 13, 2004 You may want to purchase a few all cotton bras before surgery. Underwire was definitely uncomfortable, but I had no problem with all cotton. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 13, 2004 Report Share Posted April 13, 2004 Thanks, that's a good idea. I will just have to feel saggy for a few weeks. I am just so used to underwire. Vickie 5'01 " BMI 41 pre-op 215 6-7-04 Heavenly Scents Candle Company Vickie 523 Dickson Circle Sherman, Texas 75090 website: www.heavenlyscentstx.us e-mail: rasmith@... Re: Silly question You may want to purchase a few all cotton bras before surgery. Underwire was definitely uncomfortable, but I had no problem with all cotton. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 14, 2004 Report Share Posted April 14, 2004 I always put mine on in the front and then just spun it around and shoved my arms in. I held it away from my incision until it healed. it was not a big problem. You may need to tuck the bra up higher in the front, the elastic that goes around, like fold it under, so it does not rub at first but after you heal it will be back to normal. I am well endowed there too so I know the feeling of needing the bra God Bless, Robin, NorthEastern, NY EDD- July 27th, 2004 IT'S A BOY!!!!!! Mommy to: & (twin boys 7 1/2), Madison, daughter, 5 years and Wife to Pup 15 years (October 31, 1988) Gastric Bypass Surgery- October 18th 2002 Start-378, current- 246(pregnant) goal 170 after baby Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 17, 2004 Report Share Posted April 17, 2004 Vicki, I wore a sports bra for several months after surgery. Very comfortable. The funny thing was when I felt I was ready to go back to the regular bra, I didn't have one that would fit!! It has been fun buying new bras once in a while now. -- A. Rawlings Kansas, USA knitwit1959@... >^.,.^< Open RNY 3/20/03 320/230/160? homepage: <http://www.angelfire.com/ks/maresplace> <:3 )~~~ business: <http://my.tupperware.com/marys_bowls> -- " If ignorance is bliss, why aren't more people happy? " -- >^.,.^< >^.,.^< >^.,.^< >^.,.^< >^.,.^< >^.,.^< Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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