Finishing up my requirements next week, shooting for a July date for my surgery, and I'm stressing about something silly...BRAS! I'm a chesty gal (G cup) and I've heard a few horror stories about underwire rubbing incision spots immediately after surgery. Ouch! Going without a bra would no doubt be uncomfortable, especially if my drain tube is high. Anyone have advice on finding soft, wire free bras for bigger girls? Thanks in advance!

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Edited June 6, 201610 yr by BexRNY

I get wire free bras at Lane Bryant (online only for larger sizes).

Ugh, I wish I had boobs to have this problem! LOL! Despite what the clothes manufacturers think, not all big girls have boobs. ☹️. But enough of my whining! LOL! Would a sports bra be an option? That's my plan.

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I ordered sports bras from Old Navy website. They have larger sizes and generally on sale.

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The wire free from LB are great and comfortable. Those are the only ones I wear, plus they come in lots of colors

I had a breast reduction about 3 years ago went from a size G to small D. I always had to order bras from bravissimo.com which is based in the UK. But they have the most options for larger breasts! It seems more UK based companies have bigger sizes than here in the states...

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Awesome, thanks for all the info, girls! Anyone have experience using an over-the-head sports bra after surgery? Wondering if it'll be hard to raise arms up and wiggle the thing on due to soreness...

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VS has some great sports bras that zip in the front if you're worried about slipping it over your head.

I alway about thing like that too. I hate me boobs to be loose and giggle. Lane Bryant has great soft cotton bra with no wire. They are like a leisure bra. I just picked up a few for after surgery. Good luck

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Oh my, I haven't really thought any that too. Is this also the case with the Bypass? I can't imagine wearing a bra without a wire.

Torrid has some great lacy bras without wires similar to the ones at Victoria secrets but for larger bust sizes.

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Something I heard just last weekend, in a group I was attending. Is that Victoria Secret will take back a bra as long as you have your receipt

Now the lady was telling us that she went to be sized at VS and 3 weeks later she went back to get resized and then is when they told her as long as you have your receipt they will take it back. I'm going to guess that they expect you to purchase another one. It might be worth checking out.

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