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Oh Pink, I would have GLADLY mailed it to you too! It would be my pleasure. Plus I am in Toronto regularly for business so I could ship it from there.

Let me know if you don't get it or if I can help.

Maureen

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Thanks for the tip Bonnie. Pink Girl I just ordered two coobie bras from their website and it was confirmed it will be shipped to Toronto. Looking forward to getting these bras I am now just wearing a slightly padded bra or sometimes I just dont use anything. I had a bilateral mastectomy in 08 and have not done reconstruction. I have a consult with Dr. stefan Hoffer at TGH in September to just get a consult regarding DIEP but I really dont think I will go through with that it seems like such a huge surgery and recovery. I have been following he DIEP forum on breastcancer.org. Most women say it was worth it but some have very difficult recoveries. Anyone have anything to add about DIEP? bye for now Lois

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Thanks for the info on these bras...I even bought one of the strapless versions for summer....these are so comfy...although the strapless would not hold my prosthesis in place....but the regular ones are perfect...my sister loves it too.....
Pink Girl, if you need one sent, contact me...I think they come in the elusive spray cheese color....you just cant display it in the china cabinet!

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Can someone tell me if the Coobi bar works well evening a reconstructed breast and one with a small implant (I needed it)?

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I have one side reconstructed with an implant and it works for me.

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Thanks again Sheila!!!!

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I am so jazzed about our little Coobie revolution here. Honestly, this bra has changed my life!

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Just ordered 3 of them last night, and they had a coupon for $20 off, so I essentially bought 3 for the price of 2. Can't wait to get them and enjoy the benefits everyone has been touting.

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Thanks so much everyone! I finally got mine ordered. I did the buy one get one free coupon I found on line and can't wait to be a "Cobie Girl"! Thanks again. ma

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Pink Girl, what a concept, doubling up on the inserts! Thanks for that suggestion. I have begun a major collection of Coobies so can easily double up! In fact, I want to place another order today so I can have a black/white polka dot to use as a swim top.
I love how we network!

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Pink Girl, thanks once again for another great idea. God knows I have alot of abondoned prosthetics floating around. All weights and sizes! Can't wait to put them back in service.
I sent an email to Coobie telling them they had a survivors fan club (no specifics). They were happy to hear it and replied with thanks.
Keep the faith

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I just looked at the website.
I don't get it--what do you put in the bra?

With love,
Flatter than a pancake :)

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Dear "Flatter", you dont put anything in them! That's the beauty of it. They are slightly padded so they give the impression of small breasts. And you can put additional padding in because they have pockets . They are incredibly comfortable. I know that the web site might be discouraging because of the models there! lol
Keep the faith.

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Anita, a company from the UK I believe, has a new breast form for women going through reconstruction, or post lumpectomy etc, although I think even a mastectomy patient could wear it....it is so lightweight, silicone on the front, but the back is open and you can stuff the fluff in it, or pull it out, whatever your preference. They also have a cloth type back...my sister ordered 2....they also fit in the coobie without the sag of the extra weight from a normal form.

http://ep.yimg.com/ca/I/yhst-8708425...2173_344693835The Anita Equitex 1057x features Anita's innovative technology of variable volume and individual filling options. Today's new operating techniques and partial surgeries require individual solutions. For this reason, the Anita Equitex 1057 Breast Prosthesis features a variable filling option. The prosthesis can be filled with dermatologically-tested and certified medical fleece through an opening in the microfiber fabric on the back of the prosthesis, which also lets the skin breathe to ensure a feeling of comfort. The design provides maximum flexibility for the compensation of small and also larger tissue deficiencies. The film covering with a matt structure closely resembles skin.

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My coobi arrived in the mail today! I am just two weeks post mastectomy and the comfort and stretchiness of the fabric make this just perfect. I filled the right side with with both lightweight pads and it matches my left well. Yay for comfort and symmetry!

Everyone on this board has been so full of wonderful information and you are mentoring me so well- thank you!