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kcf101008    1

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I have a crazy question. Do any of the female banders that wear underwire bras have tenderness from your bra? I dont know how to explain it, but I feel like if i wear my bra too long, I have tenderness on my left side near my port site. When I don't wear it as long, I don't. Maybe I'm sitting wrong or something, but i hate the thought of giving up my underwire support!! Thanks yall, Have Very Merry Christmas!!

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Dulci    108

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My port is near my belly button. Some waist bands annoy me, but not my bras.

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LB4Me    35

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My underwire bothers me if I am sitting too long. Sorta rubs against the port. I also think I may be getting smaller in the boobage and the bra may be riding up a bit. May be time for some new bras.

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2bSMALLER    28

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I was gonna ask how far down ARE your breast lol , but wasn't sure if you would get offended lol (I'm a jokester, never meaning any harm) .

I also wear underwire , but my port is no where near it.

My port is located left side, just below my rib cage.. About 1-2 inch from the end of my rib. I understand what your saying , maybe it's something else that's bothering it , I wouldnt think its the port ...

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LB4Me    35

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My port is actually a bit higher.

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Jess55    97

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I dd not wear an underwire bra prior to surgery and I don't beleuve it has anything to do with my surgery since my port is much lower. But I've found if I sit a certain way I guess the wire pushes into my skin/fat whatever and can be quite painful if sitting that way for to long.

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kcf101008    1

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My boobs sit fine with the bra now without the bra...LOL. That's why I want new boobs when I lose all my weight!! My port is to the left and below my xepoid process, the point on the bottom of your sternum. I think when I sit more bent over, my underwire is hitting scar tissue.

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kll724    3,055

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I took a sports bra to the hospital and chose to wear one for a couple weeks afterward. Now, I wear an underwire bra, but don't have any discomfort from it. But, if I sit for a while in the car, I get uncomfortable, just from sitting. I think it is just a part of my banding process. If I get up, or move around, I am fine(and it is not all the time)! Karen

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CheckYes    46

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If you've lost some weight, perhaps you have less fat between your underwire and ribs now? Sorry... On my phone I can't see any signature information so I don't know how long you've been banded or how much you've lost...

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