Compression bras

Ok ladies, I need your input. My doctor recommended this shop to go to, to get fitted for a compression bra. So today I did that. My question is, is there really a difference between that one and the ones you can get at Target or Academy? I need to buy more than just one, and wasn't sure if the ones at Target or Academy would do me any good or should I go ahead an purchase more at the shop the doc recommended? 

Tonya

I woke up from surgery in a soft but tight cotton bra that hooked in the front. I just purchased a good quality sports bra to wear after about the first week and continued to wear sports bras until my incisions weren't as tender.

That is what I got also, front closure sports bra, but it was custom fitted and seemed very compressed. I just wondered if the walmart, target, or academy brand would do the same. Because don't you want or need that compression? I guess I could just by a size smaller to get that compression??

Yes you want the compression. You want it to keep you lifted and firmly in place. A good fitting sports bra should be just fine until your incisions heal and you're comfortable enough to wear a regular bra. It's nice to have a couple so when you're laundering one you still have a clean one. If your incisions leak or ooze, peroxide is great for removing blood stains.

Tonya,

My doc recommended exactly what you mentioned:

front closure, sport bra from WalMart for about $10.  The only thing he was specific about was NO UNDERWIRE.

Good luck, Nancy


***One thing I thought of is that I wear a man's "muscle" shirt or women's camisole under my bra.  It helps with rubbing and if the incision lines ooze.

Nancy,
So the walmart brand worked just fine? It gave the compression that you needed? Did you go a size smaller to get the compression or the size you are? 

Thanks for the helpful tip, I never thought to do that.

I think you need two of the one your surgeon advised.  Happy healing.  Lori

It's like Renee suggested, the sports bra gives the compression.  I wore a 36 D before and still do.  They are a little looser but it was REALLY tight before.  I picked up new ones for the change and also for the front closure.

I haven't tried on my old underwires post op to see if there is a significant difference but I don't think there will be.