I've Been Liberated!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Sheila]

Ever since I had reconstruction with an implant, I have had a very hard time wearing most bras....I need the underwire for the lift, but the point where it touches my side becomes so sore in a matter of hours....I think the soreness stems from where they created a shelf to hold the implant....

Needless to say, I can't wait to go braless the minute I am home...have ever removed it in the car a few times on long trips! TODAY, I have found a new solution, and I can say that I wore my bra for 14 hours today pain free!!!!! I decided to try the IPEX with no underwire by Victoria's Secret...they are on sale right now so I bought one. It is HEAVENLY...I still get the uplift with no pain!!!! This is a first for me in 3 1/2 years, and I am lovin it.

I called Victoria's Secre's Main number to tell them my predicament and new found happiness in wearing a bra. The woman I talked to said, " My mother in law had reconstruction over a year ago and she is having the same problem....she was excited to know that this bra solved my pain problems, and was going to forward the info to her Mother in Law to try the IPEX....then she said, you have been so helpful, I am sending you a 40.00 gift card to get another bra.....I was shocked! But I will, this bra makes my side feel wonderful!

[Chelee]

Since most of us have to wear a bra, it sure is nice when you find one that fits great so that you aren't constantly waiting for that very moment you can rip it off and go AWWWWW! lol

Last year when I was DX was the first time in my life I realized I really never had a bra that fit perfect. (Always thought I did.) Ha. But the cancer center I go to have this little store inside that sells prothesis, bra's, camisoles, hats, & all kinds of things for us ladies going through trt. After my mastectomy the nurse practioner took me down there and the ladies set me up with a cami to start with. But later THEY fitted me with a bra once my drain was out. It was PURE heaven. I have never in my life put a brand new bra on that felt GREAT from the get go! I wish I would of known of this place long before my DX.

So I can kind of relate to how you are feeling. That is awesome that the lady is sending you a gift certificate for another one. It sure paid off to give them a call.m http://www.her2support.org/vbulletin/images/smilies/smile.gif mSuch a deal.

Chelee

[Sandy H]

Hi Sheila: That is wonderful news! I know how it feels to have a bra you feel comfortable with! I just got a new one fitted-as I am bilateral mastectomies and I love it. Wear it all day until I go to bed. I have inserts that I put in the frig. for 30 minutes and they velcro to the prot. sounds awful but they cool the chest wall where with the prot. creates heat. They have been out for a while but it took me going to a different lady just to see what was new! Am I glad I did! Always, pays to check things out to see what is new out there. I ended up with two size prot. because of having a simple and a mod. radical mastectomies. A larger one for the MRM to fill in the missing muscle etc. This girl had her rep. come in to fit me because of my chest wall lymphedema. Did a great job. My insurance paid for two and I purchased two online which were lots cheaper! I always try to compliment when I get good service and it pays off even if its a nice thank you for the info. Enjoy your shopping at Victoria Secrets. It is always nice when we can save money!!hugs, Sandy

[Andi]

Sheila - I can kind of understand what you mean, I always wore underwire bras until my lumpectomy. Since my surgery was at the 4 o'clock position, the wires never worked after that. I have tried those bras from VS and they are great!

[rinaina]

Sheila, I am so happy this IPEX bra has worked out for you. It's little things like that which make us so thrilled and comfortable. I am so sorry you had such discomfort for so long before this though. You have probably shared some extremely useful info with so many of us that could use the same bra. Thanks for sharing.

[chrisy]

Ahhhh

comfort is everything! I know what you mean about can't wait to get out of it. Glad to hear you found a solution.

Now maybe you should burn the old ones, like in the old "liberated" days!

[CherylS]

Can't chat right now, I'm on my way to Victoria's Secret!! Thanks Sheila.

[juanita]

I've worn the ipex wirelelss since they first came out because the lumpectomy scar is right where the top of the wire would be. I had gone in the store lookuing for anything I could wear without pain and the girl showed me this bra. Never thought to tell everybody here about it.

[Heart Sutra]

Hi All,

I have worn VS bras for years...Before the stores opened...ordered by catalog. Then I had three kids and breast fed them (was a double D while breast feeding) So needless to say, after all was said and done I didn't have that perky fit anymore. I tried going back to VS bras, but could never get them to fit right. I hate bras...hate bra shopping...
I have a new dilemma now...I have always worn underwire, all my life. My plastic said no more underwire, ever!!! Also, I don't know what bra size to buy. I am still having the extender filled so I'm two different sizes. My plastic has told me to wear cami tops that have the bra built in. They are very comfy but have no support for the side that's not lifted yet.
My daughters are really having fun with this. They have seen the reconstruction and think that looks better than the other. We all call it "The mannequin breast" My oldest (she's 27) said "this will be really cool mom you'll be 85 and have a great set of knockers"
I'm hoping when all reconstruction is done to be able to wear all those sexy little push-up bras that I haven't worn in years. I think I deserve that prize...considering

[Jean]

Shiela,

Thanks for sharing information on the bra. Over the weekend the malls
were having such great sales. Went to V. Secrets and tried the bra.
Yes, it is great! Of course it was not on sale...but it is sooooo
comfy and now I will not have to be concerned with setting off
the bells and whistles when I go throught the scan at the airport.
I can't tell you how often that happens with the underwire!

Hugs,
Jean

[Sheila]

Jean
Glad you found it and it worked for you...I am truly a new woman not in pain any more with this bra.

[MCS]

Thanks for the info Sheila. I'm going to see for myself. Splurge maybe


XOXO

MCS ( maria)