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At 5'6", 170 Lbs. What Bra Size Would Equal 700cc's Using Tissue Expanders?

TMHfan2012Oct 4, 2012
I had a lumpectomy followed by radiation therapy 18 years ago. Six weeks ago I had a bilateral mastectomy with immediate reconstruction using alloderm and tissue expanders. My plastic surgeon said he planned to fill to 700CC's. I am now at 350 and 450, with the smaller amount being on the radiated size. Approximately what bra size would that be. My chest circumference is 36".

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