[PinkGirl]

Hi Ceese,
I am happy that you are feeling better and on your way for a fitting.
Mine is made by Amoena and I am very happy with it. I have two of
them - one for my pre-chemo weight and one for my post-chemo weight.

I would make sure that it is very, very comfortable. I can wear mine all day and forget that it's there - super comfortable. I never intend to wear it to bed, but I have fallen asleep with it on, and slept comfortably all night.

I purchased mine at a very vulnerable time. I was in between surgery and starting chemo. If my husband had not been with me in the store, I would have purchased 5 of everything they had. He convinced me to buy the prosthetic and 2 bras. My sister and I sewed linings into the sports bras I already had, saving me a lot of money.

One thing to watch for that you might find helpful, is a lightweight pad that is the same shape as the prosthetic. You can attach it with a water soluble glue if you want to just drop the prosthetic into an ordinary bra. It keeps you from having the prosthetic against your bare skin. Most of the time I put mine into a lined bra.

The only other thing I can think of is that I thought the prosthetic would only "help a little" to make me look normal, but if you are fitted properly and purchase the right type for you, you will look normal. Happy shopping!!