What's the best recovery bra?
By Makenzie on 17 Jan 2012
I'm trying to find a zip-front sports bra for after my surgery, but haven't come across too many results. So far the best option I've seen is the Moving Comfort Women's Grace

Unfortunately this only has mediocre reviews on Amazon and Nordstrom.
Does anybody have a great bra suggestion for recovery?
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The Sassybax Classic Collection Bralette (no wires) is my favorite. My PS sent me home in a front closure bra with a rather thin band that hurt my inframammary incisions. On day 2, I changed into my Sassybax. It has no hooks or closures, is seamless, and you can step into it and pull it up. Plus the band is wide and soft and doesn't irritate me at all. It's known as the "world's most comfortable bra" and the "back fat eliminator". Their similar bra, the Celebrate Life bra which seems to be the exact same thing, is the the first Medicare approved bra for post mastectomy.
Sassybax isn't the most cost-effective solution at $60 each, but functional and mainstream enough to wear long after surgery.
http://www.sassybax.com/Bralette_p_24.html
Thanks so much, Knoxville! I hadn't thought about bras I could step into instead of pullover. I've heard of sassybax before and may have to invest now that I know. Especially the back fat thing is helpful... My JC Penny bras are great but definitely give me the bulge.
Speaking of shuffling... I was walking into my doc's office yesterday and my bf started commenting on my shuffling, so I decided I need to make a video of myself walking to the "Everyday I'm shuffling" song that is all over the radio right now. :)
Just breasts. But man am I sore! I can't imagine driving in the next 5 days.
But really it is the most comfortable one for the first few weeks! Driving,,,are you JUST getting breast done or are you doing TT too?
Thanks for the feedback! I bought the Amazon one too, but will definitely check out Walmart when I'm well enough to drive to one! I bought a danskin workout sweater there fr $10 3 years ago and it's still in great shape. I wish I could've gone to buy mine after, but my doc is putting me in it the day after surgery. Bought a few sizes just in case !
I am having a VERY hard time finding a zip front sports bra in that size.. Maybe I will splurge on the Macys one.. BUT YES the JC Pennys one is nice and comfortable! I would NOT buy one untill AFTER surgery, because you dont know if it will fit
Someone recommended on my review page that J.C. Penny's had some - I went today and they were right! There was one brand, for $17. They seem decent -- nice long zipper with a cover in the back to prevent chafing. One week left til new boobs for me, so I'll come back and review all the bras I bought once I'm wearing them.