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Bras 101: The Great Post-Exchange Debate

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  • owlwatcher
    owlwatcher Member Posts: 63

    dulci right after my mx i had people taking my bp from my arm in my groggy state i told the nurse to stop that from happening, thereafter this was a sign above my bed asking people not to do that so you are smart to get that started.

    I just got my purple honey plunge Freya bra and i am exceedingly happy.

    i might be turning into a freya bra hoarder.

  • owlwatcher
    owlwatcher Member Posts: 63

    i purchased  many fitted sportsbras, but the bras that were the most comfortable were the two i purchased from www.contourmd.com. which was a front closing surgical compression bra. It lasted longer and was the most comfortable by far. this bra was also the most expensive but in this case for me "i got what i paid for".

  • val61
    val61 Member Posts: 969

    Ladies.......just FYI......I am in the process of updating the header on this thread. Only problem, I am away from home on my ipad

    with sketchy 3G Internet. I am doing it in little pieces, so please bear with me, and I will get it all tidied up as soon as I can!



    In the meantime, please PM me with your favorite bras and I will try to add them to the header. Thanks!,

  • Estel
    Estel Member Posts: 2,780

    All this talk of swim suits ... I found a couple on barencessities that I'm going to get!  Laughing

    Freya tutti frutti

    http://www.barenecessities.com/search.aspx?search=freya tutti&action=true&ft=1

  • JamieB86
    JamieB86 Member Posts: 183

    very cute Dawn-Hope!

  • Golden01
    Golden01 Member Posts: 527

    Love the Freya Tutti Fruitti! They are out of my size or I would order it today!

  • Dulcigirl
    Dulcigirl Member Posts: 864

    I'm a little wirried my merena won't get here before my exchange, so I went looking for a backup sports bra last night. I didn't find anything front opening, but I did buy one. It's no Freya, lol, but it is very comfortable and soft and supportive. I'm not sure how it will fit after exchange, but my daughter will love it if I can't use it. It gives great side support and the band feels supportive too. I got mine at Kohls with a coupon. But I just found them on Amazon in a lot of colors.



    http://www.amazon.com/Bali-Womens-Comfort-Revolution-Wire/dp/B00550R2I8





  • Golden01
    Golden01 Member Posts: 527

    Looks like a good choice! I've had trouble finidng some wirefree bras and you've given me some good ideas. I'm going to get my Kohl's coupon out of my recycling basket!

  • Estel
    Estel Member Posts: 2,780

    Helpful information here on caring for bras:

    http://blog.lindasonline.com/2012/01/09/how-long-do-bras-really-last/

  • Estel
    Estel Member Posts: 2,780

    kayb - Enjoy!  I've had them take 1-8 weeks when shipped from the UK.  Norm seems to be 3-4 weeks.

    Can't wait to hear your report! Cool

  • Estel
    Estel Member Posts: 2,780

    So, so sad!



    Just saw on herroom thatFreya Jolie is being discontinued. They are having an amazing sale on her right now. Snatch her up while you can. She's a keeper. I love that bra. I have her in five colors. :(



    Get her while you can: http://www.herroom.com/freya-aa4101-jolie-underwire-plunge-balcony-bra.shtml

  • annemarieh
    annemarieh Member Posts: 124

    Dawne-Hope~That is such a nice bra!! Darn, I wont know what size i'm going to be! I hope it's still there after my 2/6 exchange...thanks for posting!!!

  • Layla2525
    Layla2525 Member Posts: 465

    Red lace sets,yep perfect for spicing up the love life. Thx ladies.

    I saw the new PS and she doesnt think the capsular contracture is going to get better. We decided to do surgery to release it and do some adjustments. She will put the nipples on at that time also. She asked if I wanted to be under general anest or local. Say what? Nope,I want general if you are cutting me open etc. Good grief! Then she was going to wait 4 mths after my cone head phase to do tatoos around it. I told her I was thinking of going to NOLA. She didnt have a clue. I mainly told her I definitely do not want to end up with the Target sign look I have seen in some PS books. Anyone know who is the best in FL for the tatoo?

  • JanetB1961
    JanetB1961 Member Posts: 5

    Layla2525, I am not sure what NOLA is either, but sounds like you are looking for just tattoo, no build? This gal is in CA does 3D nip tats and I am planning on going to her http://dragonflyink.com/cosmetic-tattooing/3d-nipple-areola-tattoo/, but just a quick google search found me this one with offices in Florida, http://www.permanentmkup.com/areola_restoration.php. Good luck.

  • val61
    val61 Member Posts: 969

    Layla - there's a wonderful woman on BCO who is a permanent markup artist snd lives in FL! She does beautiful work. I met her on one of the TaTa Sisterhood reunions and you would love her. Only problem, I can't recall her name on these threads! (I'm getting old, had too much anesthesia, AND I'm not hanging around here like I used to:). I will remember it, though..........

    but in the meantime, LILAH, can you help me?? I know you'll remember! If not, ask Whippetmom; she will know exactly who it is!

  • Dulcigirl
    Dulcigirl Member Posts: 864

    NOLA= New Orleans, Louisiana.



    Took me a while to figure that one out, so I thought I'd tell you right away!! ;-)





  • JamieB86
    JamieB86 Member Posts: 183

    Janet - Center for Restorative Breast Surgery http://www.breastcenter.com/ in New Orleans. Vinnie Myers travels there from Maryland  to do 3D tats. His work is amazing.

  • Estel
    Estel Member Posts: 2,780

    Val - The gal in Florida who does tats is Judy (Facecrafter is her name on BCO).  She is in Sarasota.

    Here is a link to her page:

    http://facecrafter.com

    http://www.superpages.com/bp/Sarasota-FL/Facecrafter-Permanent-Cosmetics-L2115179159.htm

    Judy and Vinnie (in MD) both responded on this thread in BCO:

    http://community.breastcancer.org/topic_post?forum_id=44&id=753225&page=8

  • val61
    val61 Member Posts: 969

    That's her! Thank you! I also know a woman (used to be here on BCO; we went thru recon together) who went to Vinnie, and she was very happy. Had 3D tats (no nips) done by her PS in CA a year or so before going to Vinnie. She is very happy with the results.

  • Estel
    Estel Member Posts: 2,780

    I had Earleen in NC do mine last year.  She did a good job.

    http://www.ashevillepermanentmakeupclinic.com/Areola-Tattoos.html

    I'm trying to figure out a way to have Vinnie do some touch-ups.  He is awesome!

    http://vinniemyers.com/section/105672_Nipple_Areola_Tattooing.html

  • Golden01
    Golden01 Member Posts: 527

    My doctor works with Rachell Hall - www.breasthetics.com/default.h.... Check the link for the foundation info on the left to see a video with pictures of her work. When she did my 3D Tattoos, she even created an “illusion of symmetry” as my right breast is just a bit lower than the left. That is not as easy to notice since I got my tattoos.  Rachell had a book that's been published of her work and I couldn't tell which ones were just tattoos and which ones had nipple reconstruction.  Here's a link to Scottsdale Living Magazine and an article about the work Rachell does: scottsdalelivingmagazine.com/b...

  • Lilah
    Lilah Member Posts: 2,631

    LOL Dawnehope ya beat me to it!  Thanks :)

  • Estel
    Estel Member Posts: 2,780

    I do most of my bra shopping online but today I was driving back from a seminar and made it to the city early enough to drop into a bra boutique that actually carries Freya in my size! :D



    The fitter working with me was fabulous and I learned some things ...why certain bras are better for me than others. She was so helpful! So of course I needed to buy a couple of bras from her. ;)



    One of the first bras I was fitted in after my exchange was a Panache. I haven't had good luck buying them online because the cup sizes amongst the different styles varies somewhat...but when it was all said and done I ended up with two Panache bras.



    I had SO MUCH fun! It had been a stressful couple of days up until that point and that lady was a gem. I think she liked bras as much as me and she took the time telling me the WHY on why some of the bras didn't work. It was so helpful, she took all the time I wanted. There is no one in my life except you all that I can have bra discussions with and this gal got an earful and she seemed to enjoy it!



    I'm a happy girl tonight.



    Here are my finds: this one is BEAUTIFUL!

    http://www.herroom.com/panache-4471-sienna-lace-balconnet-bra.shtml



    Got this one in red :)

    http://www.herroom.com/panache-6071-porcelain-viva-new-basic-moulded-t-shirt-bra.shtml









  • JamieB86
    JamieB86 Member Posts: 183

    Dawne-Hope - happy day, pretty bras

    I love the look of the balconette bras, the ones i tried have not been flattering. I'll have to go to a store with a bigger selection.

    Has anyone been watching "Double Divas"?  Those ladies are too much.

  • val61
    val61 Member Posts: 969

    I LOVE balconnette bras! And I have a Panache Porcelain Lace - in red, no less! Wore it this afternoon, as a matter of fact! (To explain.....I spend most of my day in sports bras because I'm a Pilates and barre instructor :). Congrats on a successful bra-shopping experience!

  • Golden01
    Golden01 Member Posts: 527

    Beautiful bras! I've learned there is a store that carries a good selecton of Freya swimsuits here. I plan to go for some in-person shopping!

  • owlwatcher
    owlwatcher Member Posts: 63

    It is so weird that at my age (63) i only fell in love with bras after bc.

  • tinat
    tinat Member Posts: 2,235

    Purdy!!!

  • annemarieh
    annemarieh Member Posts: 124

    Dawne-hope~ wow! very pretty!! expensive!!!!!!!!!! But pretty!

  • Lilah
    Lilah Member Posts: 2,631

    I had to go to Bloomingdale's today to pick up a birthday gift and figured I'd look in the bra shop while I was there.  Discovered they are having a clearance sale with unbelievable prices.

    I got two bras (both in my size -- 36DD):

    This Simone Perele in the color Mauve (so sweet) -- for $13:

    http://www.herroom.com/simone-perele-185330-nina-demi-cup-bra.shtml


    And this Wacoal (I was shocked when I saw it was a Wacoal because it was so pretty): for $14:

    http://www1.bloomingdales.com/shop/product/wacoal-underwire-bra-la-femme-full-figure-855117?ID=574099&CategoryID=2910&LinkType=PDPZ1#fn%3Dspp%3D1

    I actually got the "pre-sale" deal... which is the rock bottom sale price one day ahead (I had to pay and then I go back tomorrow to pick up the goods... tomorrow you can simply GET these prices -- go go go!)

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