Changing bra size
I have come to a point where I need new bras. I have no idea what size I am. After my 4 week follow up today, I am thinking of going to be measured for a bra. The thought of this makes me feel as scared as I feel when it's pap smear time. Has anyone had this done and is it as horrible as I am imagining? I am so uncomfortable showing my body!
The one and only time I was fitted for bras was at Lane Bryant a few years ago. The sales lady was professional all the way--and a previous WLS recipient herself! She looked amazing, but she showed me her own loose tummy skin.
It's honestly not a big deal, and they measure you with your bra on so you only have to take your shirt off and it's all private. Literally takes two minutes but worth it!
FYI: don't spend a lot of money on new bras because, if you're anything like me, you'll blow through sizes pretty fast. I couldn't believe it!
At this point I would just buy few cheap bras because you're going to shrink even more! I used to do bra fittings. You can ask them to do it over your shirt as long as it's not a big thick thing. I found a few bras on clearance at Kohls for $6-8. Another tip for some bras, they sell bra extenders for a few dollars at some stores. I use it on my bras then when I start shrinking, i get more use out of them.
At this point I would just buy few cheap bras because you're going to shrink even more! I used to do bra fittings. You can ask them to do it over your shirt as long as it's not a big thick thing. I found a few bras on clearance at Kohls for $6-8. Another tip for some bras, they sell bra extenders for a few dollars at some stores. I use it on my bras then when I start shrinking, i get more use out of them.
at some point - probably not at 4 weeks postop - it is worth it to go to a fancy department store at a mall and have a professional fit you for a bra. it's an amazing difference!
meanwhile, get something cheap for the trip down the scale. just measure what your band size should be and guess at the cups, try some on.
good support makes you look and feel roughly a billion times better so don't neglect this and go around in huge bras that no longer fit.
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