Daisy's Journal

Grace Mason   The bras I found most comfortable post surgery were the brand Anita, style Lynn which I found at the Bare Necessities website. It has zip front, with one hook to secure before zipping and zip has a cover on it. The other one the hospital provided several and they worked well. It is brand Masthead, style Elizabeth pink and it is all Velcro closure and adjustments.
If you purchase something before surgery buy a band size larger than you need for comfort and to accommodate swelling. Also, you might check and see if your hospital is providing one.
Front close is recommended after SAVR because you aren't supposed to reach behind you until your sternal precautions are lifted, but I see you are having robotic so you may not have the same restrictions. 

Deena Z  I would ask your surgeon’s office what they will send you home in. Otherwise, Grace’s recommendations are spot-on.  Plus, as Marie said, some of us didn't want to wear one at all.  I liked the support, but
my sternum was cut.

Daisy Tanner  Thank you Marie, Grace & Deena! I definitely would prefer to not wear a bra but I'm sure I'll want some support sometimes. Thank you Grace for some bra brands to purchase if needed and the sizing advice. Researching online is so time consuming. I'll call my point person at the surgeon's office to ask if she knows if one will be provided. If she doesn't know, I'll call the hospital. Can't wait for this to me behind me. Hugs

Rita Savelis  I didn't wear a bra, but my breasts are small. The hospital can advise you, Large breasts can pull on the incision, but bras can be uncomfortable.  Take care. Sorry that you have to go through this.

Pamela Gregory  None for me too! When I did just find soft material with NO wires and possibly a little bigger than normal going around your body

Daisy Tanner  Thank you Rita & Pamela! I appreciate your insights. I probably won't wear one unless I have company or go somewhere so I'll have to get at least one. I still have to call to find out if one is provided. Starting my list of necessities. Hugs

divya gangadharan  Hi Daisy, yep...none for me too. I did buy a few pre-surgery, but every time, I wore one after surgery, it was very uncomfortable at the chest tube incision. They would also take out some of the healing scabs in the breast incisions every time I wore them. So,  I got some nipple covers from Amazon that have been working great when I have company or for outings