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[Chel]

I am what one would call "blessed" in the bosom, I have a very difficult problem with the band since it cuts off my breathing and causes tremendous pain. As anyone else come across this problem and if so when going to the Dr. or treatments what do you do? I am looking for a solution since it also rubs sores into my shoulders which are a crumbled and the my upper section now feels like a bind binding in the first place. Any sugestions are solutions are "Greatly" appreciated.

Thanks ahead of time!
Chel

[goose]

rhonda shear makes a seamless bra that you can pull over your head. i'm only a D but they work well for me. easy to sleep in too. she swears they're good for big 'ems. HSN sells them plus i've seen a 30 min show on them. try going to HSN -click on fashion then rhonda shear- if you click on any of her bras you can watch a video of the product. i've been shopping with HSN for years and have no complaints. good luck.

[pinkcloud]

Hi Chel

Me injury area includes the bra strap area. Me meds have sent me from 38b to 38d, which are nice yet heck, i keep spilling food and drink down them lol.

I wear an all in one bra suit, you know the type that have suspender hooks - and this waay I dont even have to do up the clasp at the back as it holds the boobies in place. My shoulder too suffers from wearing a bra and when I do wear a bra, it pulls on me shoulder too - and I wear a 38 on its last clasp because its loose - and I only do one clawsp up instead of 2.

I hope this helps one thing for sure, them sports bras wthat you pull over your head - its a no-no. First because it impossible to put one on yourself - two because it squeezes the area.

Let me know how you get on Chel

Edited by pinkcloud, 21 April 2011 - 04:55 AM.

[Tetracyclone]

This will not work for you large women, but I use a sports bra from J C Penny that zips in front. It comes in at least a C cup, maybe D. I started using the front zip style long before SCI because i figured if I ever were without good use of my shoulders, a front zipper would be good.

It was my main motivation at first for developing some pinch.

Edited by Tetracyclone, 21 April 2011 - 08:31 AM.

[Edinburgh Colin]

I have a rather radical idea.

If any of you happen to be in the Edinburgh Area then I may be able to assist you by providing temporary support. Just for medicinal purposes you realise I'd be willing to lend my fully functioning hands in support to temporarily relieve the stress on your backs and shoulders.

Not a new idea but Scottish hospitality really does know no boundaries. I might have to think twice about making field trips to provide emergency relief though especially for you TC - Taiwan is maybe just a wee bit to far (I could send you a picture of my hand and you could print it, put it on top of a box on your lap and rest them on the picture, not as good as the original solution I'll grant you.)

Keep on smiling ladies it really is the best medicine!

[norma]

Goose...I have seen those "AWWW Bras" and wondered if they were as good as the women say on the infomecials.
May have to do some tv shopping...

[123]

Colin, you are just the breast!!

[Edinburgh Colin]

123, on 21 April 2011 - 01:02 PM, said:

Colin, you are just the breast!!

I aim to please.

[Chel]

Colin, I'm LMBO B=Butt. I needed that laugh. Ladies thanks so much for the suggestions; Goose I am gonna go look at the HSN website because something has to give. Also, Pinkcloud thanks for your idea but since I self cath and have many, many other conditions I wonder will it work for me. I know I must find something that work quick! I'm DD and that's the huge problem. Also, since I have paralysis in the right arm now too it is rough. Not trying to complain because I know some here do not have one side, but just looking for a solution.

Love to all & Thanks
Chel

[Tetracyclone]

Colin, please do send the photo. i shall reply in PM with a photo of the results.

[Edinburgh Colin]

Tetracyclone, on 22 April 2011 - 03:34 AM, said:

Colin, please do send the photo. i shall reply in PM with a photo of the results.

I;m net even dressed yet and I'm off down to the scanner to get you my "handful" it's been a few years since I was so beautifully propositioned! Mind you I'm supposed to be on Easter holidays with the family up North so you may need to wait a wee while for my handful as will all the other members for the results!


I will not forget though, how could I?

[pinkcloud]

Keep on smiling ladies it really is the best medicine!
[/quote]

Mr Edinborough

Thanks for letting me know about friendly scottish men. Now you put this up I know how busy you going to be with your kind offer of charity work for bras-for-us, Would you please be so kind as to ask Mr David Tennant if he would help my boobie cause please?

If I explain to Mr Cloud a famous doctor wants to help me, I'm sure he wont mind that. It sounds more convincing than a strong scottish man who is experienced with his hands helping me

[Edinburgh Colin]

I'll have to see what I can do for you , it would be an absolute travesty if boobs failed to get proper support due to a shortage of Scottish hands, connected to a certain Dr or as you so kindly put it to "a strong Scottish man who is experienced with his hands"!


We are as said before always aiming to please.

EC

[pinkcloud]

[mellowgator]

what about implants? many women i know have their droopy breast fixed to stay up high and perky. once the implant is in they have no more need to wear a bra. i know it sounds like an extreme measure but it works for many.


mellowgator

[Smileyblue]

I tried wearing the vests with built in support.. It was better than wearing a bra (with regards to pain), but still too painful to be an alternative for me.. I guess I'll start looking for what to do again now that I'm coming off bed-rest..

Perhaps these stick on cups they advertise, if they make them in my size.. Or maybe one like my niece designed for her open backed school dance dress.. I'm open to suggestions too.. ;-)

[pinkcloud]

I tried the stick on bobbie pads they were expensive ones too. And they fell of as soon as I put them on.

The good thing about knowing Mr Cloud only after me injury, and as a friend, so he had seen me on me bad days in hospital and at home in the days when i couldnt even wear any bra due to pain and I didnt really care if he saw me looking real rough with un-supported boobies (in them days I never thought I could wear support again)I dont mind so much if I have days where I cant wear support and seeing as its only him I am bothered about looking nice for (and of course meself)leaves me much happier. After all, I never did see the point wearing paddded bras as all they would do is prove disappointment when at intimate times its removed. Mind you - heavy unsupported boobies hurt the back, bra straps hurt the back......but at least we can wear some sort of support - what about men who get boobies from hormone pills, they just have to swing free and hurt...ouch.