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  • Posted on: Aug 5, 2008 12:57 pm
Nashville, TN
Joined: Sep 2007
Posts: 201
Aug242007 wrote:

For those who are A/B cup and need a cheap form, try Target.  Target has "water push up pads" which cost $5.99 each.  They are very similar to the Amoena 126 Leisure form.

Oncotype 11, Melissa, Lumpectomy 9/2007, Proph. Bilateral Mast 7/2008
Dx 8/24/2007, IDC, 2cm, Stage II, Grade 1, 0/2 nodes, ER+/PR+, HER2-
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jaciruth
Joined: Mar 2005
Posts: 77
Aug 6, 2008 10:57 pm jaciruth wrote:

Hey, thanks for the tip.  I got one at Target today and they work great.  I'm a A/B size but they also had a B/C size.
12954
PA
Joined: Oct 2007
Posts: 370
Aug 6, 2008 10:58 pm 12954 wrote:

I'll look for them. are they in the bra section at your Target?  I'm a small A- how big do they run?

Trish


Dx 10/2007, DCIS, , Stage 0, Grade 3, / nodes, ER+/PR+
Erica
Joined: Oct 2003
Posts: 1,795
Aug 6, 2008 11:25 pm, edited Aug 6, 2008 11:27 PM by Erica Erica wrote:

I checked them out at Target, but didn't purchase (they wouldn't let me try them on). They're in the bra section. They do look as if they could work well for some people. They're not really the same as the Amoena 126 form, though. That form is made of latex foam. The water push-up pads have a combination of oil and water inside (thus the name), with a soft cloth covering. Also, the 126 is triangular in shape. The water push-up pads are kind of oval, similar to the original Still You Illusion form in shape, but with a "push-up" back.

Always great to learn about new options, especially such affordable ones!

Barbara 

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Aug242007
Nashville, TN
Joined: Sep 2007
Posts: 201
Aug 7, 2008 09:54 am Aug242007 wrote:

These are great for those who do not have insurance.  Also, I have several of these and wear them with a padded bra and they look completely natural.  I don't know if they would work for those with C cup or more.

Oncotype 11, Melissa, Lumpectomy 9/2007, Proph. Bilateral Mast 7/2008
Dx 8/24/2007, IDC, 2cm, Stage II, Grade 1, 0/2 nodes, ER+/PR+, HER2-
mthomp2020
Loveland, OH
Joined: Jul 2007
Posts: 860
Aug 7, 2008 04:44 pm mthomp2020 wrote:

I went online and checked out what they have.  They have an "enhancer" that looks more triangular, rather then oval.  I saw the push-up pads at Target, and they wouldn't work for me.  They didn't have the enhancer at the Target near me, so I couldn't say if it would work or not.  From the picture on-line, it looks like it might work though.


Dx 5/21/2007, IDC, Stage IV, Grade 3, mets, ER-/PR-, HER2+
12954
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Aug 8, 2008 02:22 pm 12954 wrote:

I couldn't try them on in the store, but decided that at$ 6 for 2 I wouldn't be out much if they didn't work, They are a little big for me but not bad. For someone small without insurance ( I would guess they would work well for a 34/36 A or equivalent)  or someone needing a short term solution these would work. They are lightweight and relatively comfortable.

Trish


Dx 10/2007, DCIS, , Stage 0, Grade 3, / nodes, ER+/PR+
jbau
Joined: Aug 2008
Posts: 22
Aug 8, 2008 02:38 pm jbau wrote:

I went to Target to check out those forms and also found a playtex bra with pockets. It's the half sizes too line #7006, for $9.99. Its comfortable and works for me with the push up pad or the Still You illusion inserted. It might be an inexpensive spare for some of you. I don't know why it has the pocket. I looked and couldn't find any other bra with them.

Jennifer 


Dx 3/21/2007, IDC, <1cm, Stage Ib, Grade 1, 0/3 nodes, ER+/PR+, HER2-

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