<p>Some women choose to wear no ptosthesis at all and just camoflage. I like the camisoles best as they dont bind me underneath the breast areas. Also there are shops like lady Grace and medical fitting places that specialize in this. They usually give you a soft surgical camisol with soft inserts in the hospital. There are also these one size fit all bras that all wear that have pockets, i will find the name and post it.</p>
<p>threekids – you are my hero – what a positive spirit in light of such a substantial and scary medical procedure. </p>
<p>Here are my thoughts after reading you said:
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<p>Could you adopt a new hairdo, or new shoes, or special earrings or scarf – something to draw the eye away from that area you feel self-conscious about? </p>
<p>I admire you.</p>
<p>What kind remarks Classof2015! I am very surprised at how I’ve reacted to all of this, and there is no way of knowing how you will react. You may think you know, but when you hear “the radiologist says it looks like cancer” you just go with it. In my case, I said, ok, hmm I’m surprised, but ok then. And that’s how it’s been. I am an optimist by nature, which balances my super pessimistic husband! </p>
<p>Anyway, I am a creature of habit, and rather simple as in classic so a new hairdo, YIKES, that would draw more attention! Even though it would change the focus. Scarves, yes, I’ve been wearing them, but they annoy me! So today I’m wearing those fabric inserts, and unfortunately, there is no feeling on the left side so I can’t feel when the insert migrates up toward my neck! Can’t wait to get the camisole with pockets! And tonight I have to make a condolence call (Shiva) where a few people will know but most don’t and I’m afraid it will be a coming out party for me sort of. I wish my hospital had given me the camisole after surgery, instead I had a smocking type thing with velcro down the front, which itched constantly! </p>
<p>So I’m looking forward to the camisole, which I’ll order tomorrow. So far, so good. All in all not much to complain about! I think I’ve been really, really lucky.</p>