Mastectomy Swimwear

Available in sizes 8 -10, this post-mastectomy one-piece swimsuit has armholes that are a bit higher than a standard swimsuit giving you a bit more coverage for any scarring that you may have and also has a higher neckline for a modest look.
This swimsuit also has a tummy control panel which will help to firm and flatten your belly area.
The soft molded shelf bra will fit up a C cup size and there are pockets in the breast area for you to place your prosthesis inserts if you choose.
The racing style back makes it comfortable to swim in without having to worry about shoulder strap falling or cutting in to your skin.
If you love to swim in the poll you can so so carefree as the materials are Chlorine Resistant so not only will there be less fading but you will also find that the chlorine doesn't break down the fabric as quickly as other swim suits & will actually last about 3 times longer.

Mastectomy Chlorine Resistant High Neck Krinkle Swimsuit by Penbrooke®

Just recently I went for my routine annual mammogram and it reminded me of how lucky we are to have such advancements in health screenings compared to years past.

Back in '55 or '56 (I'm not sure which), my grandmother noticed a lump in her breast and went to her doctor. With her doctor also feeling the lump it was decided that she have a radical mastectomy.

There was no biopsy of the lump so it is quite possible that the lump was benign however the radical surgery was performed. If you are not familiar with a radical mastectomy, it is when not just the breast is removed but also all the surrounding muscle.

Fortunately most mastectomies today do not remove the muscle and enough tissue and skin is left so that there can be reconstructive surgery. But back in the day it was considered good practice to remove as much of the surrounding area as possible.

After the surgery, grandma went through many round of radiation. Again radiation at that time was at different levels as they are now, so if you know how uncomfortable radiation is now imagine, going through this 50-60 years ago. As my Mother once told me "Grandma was basically burned down to her rib cage", yet grandma never let on to us kids that she was tired and hurting.

Grandma eventually had to give up her volunteering for Rockaway Point Fire Department but she still would take my brother and I to the beach whenever we were there. And living on Rockaway Point was living on the beach - the ocean on one side and the bay on the other all within a few minutes walk.

My brother and I still talk about how much we loved visiting grandma as we spent most of our summer at her small beach cottage.

Although, I was only 6 at the time I was sitting with my Mom when she received the phone call that her Mom had passed away due to pneumonia. The radiation had made grandma so weak and her immune system was compromised that pneumonia had only taken two days to kill her.

I still tear up when I think about different this would have been had today's medical technology been available back then. We never even knew if grandma even had cancer. It's possible that we could have enjoyed her for many, many more years.

I am now a little older than grandma was when she passed away, and on my recent mammogram they found a few "undetermined spots". This got me thinking of grandma and how lucky we are today and wondering how my story will play out.

I have a history of malignant melanoma and luckily it was caught when early enough and although my lungs show spots and trails on x-rays they have not changed in 10 years and I'm hoping that since I do go for regular mammograms this too will turn out to be just some type of benign spots. --Update 7/10. We have lost our health insurance and I don't have the $1895 a month that it will take just to cover me so whether or not the spots are benign I won't know . It scares me to think that I could have breast cancer now and can't afford insurance to find out. So until we can either find a job where the insurance is affordable (yes, we have been actively seeking work- my husband has been looking for over 2 1/2 years) or win the mega millions from Publishers Clearing House I'll never know or will find out when it's too late.--

update 3/11 - I still don't have health insurance and almost every night I wake up at stare at the ceiling and wonder am I alright and the lumps are benign or am I slowly dying. I do try to stay optimistic but it is very hard at 3:00AM when you mind goes a wandering.

Going through old and very faded photos I can see grandma in her bathing suit, without inserts or any reconstruction or prosthesis and it got me thinking and decided to create this lens (plus creating pages on Squidoo keeps my mind occupied).

While having a mastectomy is a painful process both physically and emotionally there comes a time when you are ready to enjoy life again.

And while going back to work and doing your normal tasks and chores is hard at first you do find that getting over the self-confidence issue isn't as difficult as you may have thought it to be.

Then comes the day of dread when you first put on your swimsuit. While slipping into a bathing suit while difficult for almost every woman can be even more so after your surgery.
When trying on swimsuits you may feel quite uncomfortable and once you hit the beach or pool you may feel as though everyone is looking at you.

However, when you choose a swimsuit that is designed specifically for women who have had a mastectomy, heading out on the sand can be so much more relaxing.

Post-mastectomy swimwear is designed with you in mind. Between specific design changes to help accentuate your body, to accommodate a prosthesis (if you choose to use one) and higher under arm area to cover up scaring, the post-mastectomy swimsuit will help you not just look good but feel confident.

As you look at the swimwear on this page you will notice that none of the them shout out "hey this is a mastectomy swimsuit" but they look just like any other stylish beach wear and only you will know.

If they are looking at you it's because you look good - flaunt it!

Shop Now at SwimsuitsForAll.com where you will see a nice selection of post-mastectomy swimsuits.

Copper Dream Front Shirred Mastectomy Swimsuit by Penbrooke®

• The copper color accentuates skin color ( with or without a tan) and has gentle geometric design with foil accents in the printed design.


• The shirred front hides little flaws along the front of the swimsuit and in addition has a tummy control panel to help slim and minimize


• There are pockets in breast area for your prosthesis inserts, while the soft cup bra ( which fits to a C cup) gives gentle but complete support.


• Higher armholes help to cover under arm scarring and gives you a more secure feeling.
  

Available in sizes 10 to 18

Mastectomy Copper Dream Front Shirred Swimsuit

Mastectomy Chicklets Blouson Swimsuit by Penbrooke®

• This swimsuit looks good on the beach and also fits in well when you take a walk along the boardwalk with the ultra flattering blouson top


• A blouson style top doesn't just flatter it also helps you to feel more confidant and secure since the top gently flows and doesn't not hug your body.


• Sizes 10 -16 have a soft cup bra that will fit a C cup and the Plus Size fits D/DD


• This post-mastectomy swimsuit also has pockets for your prosthesis inserts and higher than standard arm holes.
  

Mastectomy Chicklets Blouson Swimsuit by Penbrooke®