Never Thought It Would Happen - Due Mid-November - Bristol, UK

Hi Maz, sorry for delay, been at family for Panto & Dad's 81st birthday, always a mad one with my family! You must be excited with your surgery getting so near! I was wearing a Genie bra in the photo - my body shape is generally a size 14 (occasionally a 12 if I lose a bit of weight!) - was thinking I would need a 14 if swollen/bandaged, or a 12 if I was in need of compression. In the event it's the smaller size I've mostly used. I ordered some from China as they had prettier colours! But the most useful and most used bra has been the Royce Comfort Bra: front fastening and reassuring. The fabric is supportive but soft. Then I change into the Genie Bra for nighttime. After about a week I bought a cheap Sports bra from Asda, 34C, that's been worn a lot too. Sorry, you specifically asked about size: I was 32J , had asked to be a C (which I knew might end up close to a D). So I bought the Royce post-op bra 1 size up to allow for swelling (34D). It fitted post op although a bit stretched with bandage & swelling. Now 7 weeks PO it still fits, although I can see it has a little cup room now. When I needed a little gauze to cover my tiny holes this bra held everything in place really well, no complaints at all. Main thing is to have one where the base sits well below a normal bra-line to avoid irritation anywhere near your scars. It is so weird Maz after the op when you look down and they're not there!! I've had some tiny moments when I've thought "Oh My God they are so much smaller" and then remembered that's exactly what I wanted!! It can take a while I think to remember that having a big bust is seen as desirable in society Mostly by people who don't have to cart them around all day. I love being this small! And I look slimmer even though my tummy is bigger!! Very best of luck! Xx

Thanks M. That was really helpful. The Royce bra does look like the best option, so going to go on line now and have a look. Hope you enjoyed the panto. :-)