“I had open-heart surgery and now can’t find a comfortable bra that will provide sufficient support to my chest to relieve the pain in my sternum. Any suggestions?”
Finding a bra to fit comfortably after surgery can be a real challenge – even years later. Scar tissue is sensitive. Muscles cut during surgery don’t support as well as they should. Gravity isn’t kind when you sternum has been separated. Even closed-chest procedures can present challenges with incisions placed right where the bra rubs.
Here’s one resource you might find helpful:
Athleta is a women’s sportswear clothing line which offers a wide selection of bras designed to be supportive and comfortable. Check them out!
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8 Responses to “Finding a Comfortable Bra After Chest Surgery”
Wow! nice information here. This is one concern of our clients most of the time. Considering that all (as of now) our clients are women, this is some nice information.
I will certainly recommend this bra to my mother who underwent her procedure last year and still feels sensitive. We noticed sports bra’s were a better fit providing more support and less pain whereas more traditional bra’s would cause serious irritation.
Great article! This would be awesome to recommend to women who recently got chest surgery, I had no idea before but I do now so thanks for sharing!
Thanks for this site I will check it out, I am 4 years on from open heart surgery and have a lot of pain in my scar and sternum, I still want to waer attractive underwear, i cannot find anything comfortable at all.
The combination of comfort and beauty while doing sports and other fitness related activities gives you the right comfort you need.
I found a Calvin Klein “Invisible” bra that has no elastic band to irritate my sternum scar. It is made out of something like lightweight bathing suit material, breathable & cool. I almost didn’t try it because you have to put it over your head like a sports bra, but the fabric is very flexible, and it’s not a problem (for me at least). It has removable pads, I like it without. I hope this helps someone else suffering from bra pain after heart surgery.
I am looking for a comfortable Bra, that wont ride on & irritate my scar from open heart surgery. Any recommendations would be appreciated!
Here is a helpful link: https://www.healthline.com/health/10-postsurgery-bras-how-to-choose#how-we-chose