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Bra for open heart surgery patient What style and materials
Molliefran   Advanced TX USA Member since 4/28/07 Posts: 42	Login to reply to this post Like this post Date: 3/5/13 8:28 AM A friend is recovering from open heart surgery and needs help designing a bra that supports and does not irritate the healing scar. We want to make one that has some kind of soft lining, gives support and comfort. ------ "This is the day that The Lord has made. I will rejoice and be glad in it!" Building my stable one machine at a time: Viking circa 1975, Viking Sapphire 870, Bernina 1130, Huskylock 905 Most prized possession: Grandmother's Singer treadle machine with the drawers filled with her things, just like she left them.
m/m   Intermediate NJ USA Member since 4/4/05 Posts: 324	Login to reply to this post Like this post Date: 3/5/13 9:13 AM Does anyone at the hospital or in cardiac rehab have recommendations? Women in a support group might also have some practical suggestions. Perhaps a really good bra shop or a place that specializes in bras for mastectomy patients would stock something appropriate.
PattiAnnJ   Advanced OH USA Member since 12/3/06 Posts: 5219	Login to reply to this post Like this post Date: 3/5/13 11:54 AM Sport's bra? ------ “I don’t give them Hell, I just tell the truth about them and they think it’s Hell.” — Harry Truman
JennaF Advanced Beginner WA USA Member since 5/10/10 Posts: 364	Login to reply to this post Like this post Date: 3/5/13 5:23 PM The first thing that came to mind, was this bra. Yeah, it's a nursing bra but it is so comfy and cute. It's lined with jersey and has a bit of give. ------ http://www.seamstressintraining.blogspot.com
HanPanda Intermediate DC USA Member since 4/27/08 Posts: 193	Login to reply to this post Like this post Date: 3/5/13 5:25 PM A while back, Playtex had a line of Cross Your Heart boxed bras. They were all super soft and minimal; it's worth seeing opif those are still around and would be low cut enough to not irritate...? ------ Call me Han. I'll try anything once :)
Elona   Advanced CA USA Member since 8/24/02 Posts: 7452	Login to reply to this post In reply to Molliefran << Like this post Date: 3/5/13 5:45 PM I think m/m has proposed an excellent idea. There have to be online support groups for women with that sternal incision. A google search using terms like "support group women open heart surgery" should offer excellent advice.
Changma   Advanced Beginner NY USA Member since 2/20/12 Posts: 430	Login to reply to this post In reply to Molliefran << Like this post Date: 3/5/13 9:12 PM I have had open heart surgery (twice, in my early thirties). I don't remember being unable to wear a bra after the first 2 weeks-and I wear underwires! If your friend will be self-conscious, those new bras advertised on infomercials and such arecomfortable enough. GOOD LUCK TO HER.
Molliefran   Advanced TX USA Member since 4/28/07 Posts: 42	Login to reply to this post Like this post Date: 3/6/13 7:52 AM Thank you for these helpful recommendations. I will pass on the information ------ "This is the day that The Lord has made. I will rejoice and be glad in it!" Building my stable one machine at a time: Viking circa 1975, Viking Sapphire 870, Bernina 1130, Huskylock 905 Most prized possession: Grandmother's Singer treadle machine with the drawers filled with her things, just like she left them.
KensingtonCrab Advanced Beginner SC USA Member since 2/13/09 Posts: 740	Login to reply to this post In reply to Molliefran << Like this post Date: 3/6/13 10:14 AM After my lumpectomies, I used to wear what they call 'sleep bras'. They were made of soft jersey knit with front hook closures and had enough support for 'the girls'. This is the one I have: Amoena brand

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