--- title: Heart Hugger Blog | Postoperative Bra description: Postoperative Bra | Learn more about how Heart Hugger can support patients undergoing heart surgery and are in need of respiratory splinting or sternal support. --- [![Tribute Media](https://blog.hearthugger.com/hubfs/Heart_Hugger_April2018%20Theme/Images/logo.png)](https://www.hearthugger.com) - [Contact](https://www.hearthugger.com/contact) toll free 800.798.2667 outside the U.S.408.395.2100 [![Home](https://blog.hearthugger.com/hubfs/logo-icon.png)](https://www.hearthugger.com) - [About Heart Hugger](https://www.hearthugger.com/about-heart-hugger) - [What is Heart Hugger](https://www.hearthugger.com/what-heart-hugger) - [Why Heart Hugger](https://www.hearthugger.com/why-heart-hugger) - [How To Use](https://www.hearthugger.com/how-to-use) - [Sizing and Fitting](https://www.hearthugger.com/sizing-and-fitting) - [Surgi Support Vest](https://www.hearthugger.com/surgi-support-vest) - [For Patients](https://www.hearthugger.com/patients) - [Heart Health](https://www.hearthugger.com/heart-health) - [Preparing for Surgery](https://www.hearthugger.com/preparing-for-surgery) - [After Your Surgery](https://www.hearthugger.com/after-your-surgery) - [Complications & Solutions](https://www.hearthugger.com/complications-solutions) - [Respiratory Complications](https://www.hearthugger.com/respiratory-complications) - [Sternal Wound Complications](https://www.hearthugger.com/sternal-wound-complications) - [Sternal Wound Stability (and the Pillow)](https://www.hearthugger.com/sternal-wound-stability) - [FAQs](https://www.hearthugger.com/faqs) - [For Healthcare Professionals](https://www.hearthugger.com/healthcare-professionals) - [Studies & Resources](https://www.hearthugger.com/studies-and-resources) - [Economic Implications of Complications](https://www.hearthugger.com/economic-implications-of-complications) - [Patient Compliance & The Clinical Pathway](https://www.hearthugger.com/patient-compliance-and-the-clinical-pathway) - [Tradeshows](https://www.hearthugger.com/tradeshows) - [How to Purchase](https://www.hearthugger.com/how-to-purchase) - [Find a Rep in Your Area](https://www.hearthugger.com/request-rep-information) - [Request Sample](https://www.hearthugger.com/request-sample) - [FDA & Medicare](https://www.hearthugger.com/fda-and-medicare) - [Blog](https://www.hearthugger.com/blog) - [Buy Now](https://www.hearthugger.com/products) *menu* menu [800.798.2667](tel:+18007982667) # Heart Hugger Blog ## [Choosing the Perfect Post-Operative Bra After Heart Surgery](https://blog.hearthugger.com/choosing-right-post-operative-bra) Posted by [Heart Hugger](https://blog.hearthugger.com/author/heart-hugger) on Oct 8, 2024 12:15:00 AM [9 Comments](https://blog.hearthugger.com/choosing-right-post-operative-bra#comments-listing) ![woman holding her sternum or chest after open heart surgery](https://blog.hearthugger.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Blog%20Images/post-op-pain.jpg?width=1240&name=post-op-pain.jpg "woman holding her sternum or chest after open heart surgery")   After undergoing open-heart surgery, you're bound to have a multitude of questions, concerns, and emotions swirling through your mind. While [post-operative bras](https://www.hearthugger.com/surgi-support-vest) might not have been at the forefront of your mind before surgery, choosing the right one can play a crucial role in your recovery. Not only can the correct post-operative bra provide you with a greater sense of comfort and security, but it can also significantly aid in your healing journey, helping you get back to living your best life sooner than you even expected. - [Read More](https://blog.hearthugger.com/choosing-right-post-operative-bra) [Postoperative Bra](https://blog.hearthugger.com/topic/postoperative-bra) ## [Why Wear a Postoperative Bra?](https://blog.hearthugger.com/why-wear-a-postoperative-bra) Posted by [Heart Hugger](https://blog.hearthugger.com/author/heart-hugger) on Nov 14, 2019 9:43:03 AM [0 Comments](https://blog.hearthugger.com/why-wear-a-postoperative-bra#comments-listing) ![close up of woman wearing support bra after surgery](https://blog.hearthugger.com/hs-fs/hubfs/postoperative-bra.jpg?width=1240&name=postoperative-bra.jpg "close up of woman wearing support bra after surgery") No matter what kind of chest operation you're having, a [postoperative bra](https://blog.hearthugger.com/choosing-right-post-operative-bra) can help make the healing process easier, faster, and more comfortable. Read on to find out precisely what this simple but powerful garment can do for you! - [Read More](https://blog.hearthugger.com/why-wear-a-postoperative-bra) [Postoperative Bra](https://blog.hearthugger.com/topic/postoperative-bra) [Postoperative Care](https://blog.hearthugger.com/topic/postoperative-care) ## [Your Guide to Choosing a Surgi Support Vest](https://blog.hearthugger.com/your-guide-to-choosing-a-surgi-support-vest) Posted by [Heart Hugger](https://blog.hearthugger.com/author/heart-hugger) on Dec 18, 2017 12:43:00 PM [0 Comments](https://blog.hearthugger.com/your-guide-to-choosing-a-surgi-support-vest#comments-listing) ![guide to choose surgi support vest](https://blog.hearthugger.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Blog%20Images/guide.jpg?width=1240&name=guide.jpg "guide to choose surgi support vest") Post-operative sternal support should include various body types and consider women's structure. Providing sternal support is essential for recovery to avoid an incision opening. The surgi support vest was created with women in mind. Here’s a guide to choosing [sternal support](https://www.hearthugger.com/blog/importance-sternum-stabilization-reducing-pain-after-surgery) made for women. - [Read More](https://blog.hearthugger.com/your-guide-to-choosing-a-surgi-support-vest) [Postoperative Bra](https://blog.hearthugger.com/topic/postoperative-bra) - Recent - Popular - Tags - [Heart Surgery Recovery (22)](https://blog.hearthugger.com/tag/heart-surgery-recovery) - [After Heart Surgery (16)](https://blog.hearthugger.com/tag/after-heart-surgery) - [Postoperative Care (15)](https://blog.hearthugger.com/tag/postoperative-care) - [Heart Health (12)](https://blog.hearthugger.com/tag/heart-health) - [Sternum Stabilization (9)](https://blog.hearthugger.com/tag/sternum-stabilization) - [Caring for Patients (8)](https://blog.hearthugger.com/tag/caring-for-patients) - [cardiac rehab (7)](https://blog.hearthugger.com/tag/cardiac-rehab) - [Sternal Dehiscence (6)](https://blog.hearthugger.com/tag/sternal-dehiscence) - [Preparing for Heart Surgery (5)](https://blog.hearthugger.com/tag/preparing-for-heart-surgery) - [Respiratory Splinting (4)](https://blog.hearthugger.com/tag/respiratory-splinting) - [Postoperative Bra (3)](https://blog.hearthugger.com/tag/postoperative-bra) - [sternotomy (3)](https://blog.hearthugger.com/tag/sternotomy) - [Heart Healthy Diet (2)](https://blog.hearthugger.com/tag/heart-healthy-diet) - [Managing Pain After Heart Surgery (2)](https://blog.hearthugger.com/tag/managing-pain-after-heart-surgery) - [Support Device (2)](https://blog.hearthugger.com/tag/support-device) - [Hospital Safety (1)](https://blog.hearthugger.com/tag/hospital-safety) - [Patient Safety (1)](https://blog.hearthugger.com/tag/patient-safety) see all ©2018  General Cardiac Technology, Inc. 6489 Camden Ave Suite 106 San Jose CA 95120 800.798.2667 Phone 408.395.2100 (outside the U.S) Fax: 408.395.2113 powered by Tribute Media [a web marketing agency](https://www.tributemedia.com) | [login](https://www.hearthugger.com/user) - [Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/hearthugger) - [Twitter](https://twitter.com/Heart_Hugger) - [LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/company/heart-hugger) [Top](https://blog.hearthugger.com/tag/postoperative-bra#top)