I had a lumpectomy last week and bought a "post surgical" bra from M and S. It does up at the front.  I was also recommended to get a bra 1 cup size larger than usual to allow for breast swelling.

I sleep on my side and was worried about sleep.  But post operatively I've had virtually no pain so have been able to sleep on my side anyway.  I bought a heart shaped pillow to slip under my arm and I hear that people actually find it very useful.  However I didn't need it.

If you take the pain medication and do your arm exercises you may also find discomfort is minimal and therefore you'll be able to sleep anyway.

Everyone is different however so you may just have to play it by ear.  You may find yourself so exhausted from the experience that you can sleep anyway.

Hope that helps

I had a lumpectomy last week and bought a "post surgical" bra from M and S. It does up at the front.  I was also recommended to get a bra 1 cup size larger than usual to allow for breast swelling.

I sleep on my side and was worried about sleep.  But post operatively I've had virtually no pain so have been able to sleep on my side anyway.  I bought a heart shaped pillow to slip under my arm and I hear that people actually find it very useful.  However I didn't need it.

If you take the pain medication and do your arm exercises you may also find discomfort is minimal and therefore you'll be able to sleep anyway.

Everyone is different however so you may just have to play it by ear.  You may find yourself so exhausted from the experience that you can sleep anyway.

Hope that helps

Thank you, very helpful and reassuring to hear your post op pain was minimal.