I have a strange and personal question to ask all the women that have had lapband....

My surgery is July 5th and being overweight... I have big boobs.

I am concerned because the hang over my stomach and I think that my incisions will get irritated. I really enjoy wearing support bras with underwire but i know that we can't wear the underwire for awhile after the surgery. I am most comfortable when wearing a bra.

I heard that we could wear sports bras but I don't find that they support me that much.

What should I do about keeping the girls off my tummy?

Like some of the others, I was never told anything about not wearing my underwire bras. I never wore anything else! Didnt even need a bandaid.

I wore my underwire when I went out, but took it off when I was at home. I don't like not wearing a bra, but was more comfortable without it right after surgery.

I am a 38 DD and wore an underwire no problem. While I was a home healing though I got rid of the bra. I think either would work as long as they are supportive.

~Liz~

banded 03/10/06

Dr.Ortiz

241/196/150

5'7''

... I'm wondering when I lose to goal if those lower incisions (port site) are gonna be right on my waistband?!!

I asked my Dr. about the incisions and port being on the waistband. He reminded me that my waist was going to get lower. WOW!! I love him :kiss2:

two words... DUCK TAPE! hahahahahahahaha

two words... DUCK TAPE! hahahahahahahaha

Hmmm....does that now come in hot pink?

two words... DUCK TAPE! hahahahahahahaha

Psst...it's duct tape. :biggrin1:

I took the scissors to an old bra. Snipped between the boobs and under my arms nearest my incision. Also did the same with some old panties. A few inch snips down the side. I just started wearing my regulars a few days ago. It was a comfort issue for me.

Okay, so how do you use duct tape? I have heard that models and other celebs use duct tape, but I don't understand just how that works. Do you run it underneath? Tape them together? Under and over your shoulders? If it makes me sit up like some of those girls do I'd sure like to try it!

I was back in my underwires within a week of surgery. The underwire actually worked better for me because it got the weight off of my stomach. The underwire rested above my top incision so there was no realy complication after the initial soreness subsided.

I didn't know you couldn't wear an underwire. I wear a 44DDD right now, and have a bra that i wear that is built like a battleship. The underwires are stronger than steel. LOL At home I never wear a bra, but if I even step out to get the mail it has to be on. I can't imagine not wearing one. I hate bras without underwires cause I feel like my boobs merge into one large boob. I am hoping that my bandaids I bought will just protect the scars and let them heal ok. we'll see.

I got these sports bra's at Walmart that slip on over your head... They worked just fine and they were as comfy as wearing a t-shirt. Plus - they were ultra cheap.

Good luck!

Like others I totally wore my bra after surgery....I think you'll be fine. Ask your doctor to be sure?

I was worried about the same thing. But I wore my normal underwire bra from the hospital. Never had to buy a different bra and had no problems. The incision that I have under my bra was only about 1/8" or less and only needed a band aid.

Me too. I got a front closure underwire from Lane Bryant and I loved it because the front closure was a little higher in front that the full band, which gave me a little rise to avoid the tiniest incision. By day 3 post-op, I wore whatever bra I wanted.

lol Thanks everyone... I can't wait to get to the point to where I don't have to wear a bra EVER.. that'll be after my rock hard boob job and reconstruction!