United Brachial Plexus Network, Inc.

Hello girls,
I finally found easy bras...I have gone to camisoles with a built in bra and alternate with a sports bra;they all just go over the head...no strain or messing with constant adjustments. I do find that I have to get them thru catalog or internet shopping as I am in plus sizes.
As my son continually reminds me "why do it the hard way?"It took me 63 yrs to finally learn!
Carolyn J

Since this is a "girls only" subject... LOL...

you can wear any bra just hook it in the front and turn it around to the back and put your arms into the stretch straps.

Sports or over the head is impossible for me I end up with spasam in my arm.

Front hooks are also and option for us.

Now I want a nail in my shoulder to hold that strap up.

Kath

YES -- I have the "bra" problem, too. Since I was more generously endowed than necessary, my DRS are recommending breast reduction and that process of approval through my insurance company has begun. Since my OBPI problems are simultaneously and rapidly becoming worse, I'm praying this surgery may help a bit as well.

Hope you all are having a great day and I agree that somehow we should be better respresented in the medical community and would be willing to help out in any fashion to that goal.

Sharon

I always have problems with hooking bras, too. Recently, though, I found a bra by Maidenform that hooks in the front. Also, it has a racerback (t-like) design, so I don't have to worry about the straps slipping. In fact, I have more trouble keeping them from showing!

Lindsey

GOt the problem here too! I also like to use the ones that clasp in the front, but I do have some of the other ones and I just put it on backwards, then twist it around to the right way, and then put the straps on last. I also adjust the strap for my OBPI arm to be shorter.. that helps for it to not slip off.

Shannon

Hi All!
I have found that racer-back bras are real lifesavers. The straps can't possibly fall down. Also, they sell those silicone strap cover things in the Miles Kimball catalog for $3.99 a pair. I don't know how well they work because I haven't tried them, but I intend to. Go to www.mileskimball.com, then click on Apparel & Personal Care, and then click on Foundations & Sleepwear. They're on page 3 of that category. For that price, I think they're worth a try.
Brandy